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Alternate Name
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KCDHS
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Description
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Provides assistance with recruiting and approving applications from potential foster parents. Also monitors and investigates complaints against foster homes.
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Agency Status
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Active
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Coverage Area
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Kern County
Defined coverage areas:
California - Kern County
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Physical Address
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100 East California Avenue
Bakersfield CA
93307 United States
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Hours Of Operation
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Office hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm
English Orientations are held every Second and Fourth Thursday at Evenings 5:30pm-8:30pm and Mornings 9:00am-12:00pm
Spanish Orientations are held every Third Thursday of the month 5:30pm-8:30pm
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Physical Location Description
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Inside of the Department of Human Services Building
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Disabilities Access
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Yes
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Bus Service Access
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Yes
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Eligibility
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Potential foster parents
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Application Process
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Must attend 3 hour orientation, call for information
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Documents Required
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No information has been provided by Agency.
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Programs at this agency
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Adoption Services
Building Blocks
CalWorks
Child Protective Services
Department of Human Services, Bakersfield
Department Of Human Services, Delano
Department Of Human Services, Lake Isabella
Department Of Human Services, Lamont
Department of Human Services, Mojave
Department of Human Services, Ridgecrest
Department of Human Services, Shafter
Department Of Human Services, Taft
Jamison Children's Center
Jobs First Center
Medi-Cal, Kern County Department Of Human Services
Volunteer Services
Safe Surrender Baby Law
Calfresh
Kinship Center
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Mailing Address
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P.O. Box 511
Bakersfield CA
93302 United States
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TTY
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661-631-6200
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Main
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661-631-6009
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RSVP - Orientation
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661-631-6204
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Heidi Carter-Escudero
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661-633-7104
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Director or Senior Administrator Name
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Ron Stecki
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Director or Senior Administrator Title
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Social Service
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Sites offering this Program
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Foster Care Licensing
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Tax Status
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Legal Status
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None or unknown
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Last Verified On: 4/9/2021
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