Program: Building Blocks

Agency: Housing Authority of the County of Kern

Resource Number: 5641920
Alternate name: Building Blocks: A Housing Program for Foster Youth

Description

Provides a transitional housing program for emancipated foster youth who are homeless or at immediate risk of becoming homeless. Provides foster youth with apartment housing and offers them the opportunity to develop skills needed for successful transition into self-sufficiency.

Program Phones:
661-631-6000		Business Line

Website: www.kernha.org/menus/building-blocks-a-transitional-housing-program.html
Email: [email protected]

Program Information

Building Blocks

Location:

1801 Belle Terrace
Bakersfield, CA 93301 (Map)

Program Hours:
Office Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Housing Program operates 24 hours, 7 days a week

Description:

Belle Terrace and South H Street

Bus Service:

Bus 22

Public Transportation

Kern Transit

Disabilities Access:

No information has been provided by Agency

Mailing Address:

100 East California, Bakersfield, CA 93301

Service Area:

Defined coverage area:
CA	-Kern County

Program Delivery

Eligibility:	Emancipated foster youth ages 18-21.

Languages:	English
Application Process:	Obtain application from social worker, complete application at Independent Living program and return application to the Department of Human Services.

Program Fees:	Varies depending on income
Documents Required:	No information has been provided by Agency.

Service Area:

Kern County

Defined coverage area:
CA	-Kern County

Categorized as:

Life Skills Education

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Verification
Person at the resource who last verified this information:
Last Verified On:	3/12/2026
Last Verified By:	Catherine Cervantes
Title:	I&R Coordinator

Agency Background

Programs at Housing Authority of the County of Kern

Tax Status:

None or unknown

Legal Status:

Government