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Program: Resource Family Approval

Agency: Kern County Human Services


Resource Number: 5641972
Alternate name: KCDHS

 Description

The RFA program is a unified, family-friendly, and child-centered Resource Family approval process. A Resource Family shall be considered eligible to provide care for related and unrelated children in out-of-home placement. With RFA, a Resource Family shall have a pathway to permanency for adoption, legal guardianship, or long-term care.




Program Phones:
661-631-6009Main
661-631-6204RSVP - Orientation
661-631-6200TTY

Website: www.kcdhs.org/services/resource-family-approval
 Email: [email protected]

Location information
Sites offering this program
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Resource Family Approval  
Location: 100 East California Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93307 (Map)

Hours of operation 		Program Hours:
Monday-Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm


Program Hours:

Open:
Closed:
Mon
8:00am
5:00pm		Tue
8:00am
5:00pm		Wed
8:00am
5:00pm		Thu
8:00am
5:00pm		Fri
8:00am
5:00pm


Description: Inside of the Department of Human Services Building
Bus Service: Bus 44
Public Transportation Kern Transit
Disabilities Access: wheelchair accessible, designated parking
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 511, Bakersfield, CA 93302

Program Delivery
Eligibility: Potential foster parents
Languages: Spanish, English
Application Process: Must attend 3 hour orientation, call for information
Documents Required: No information has been provided by Agency.
Service Area: Kern County
Defined coverage area:
CA-Kern County


Categorized as:
Facility Licensing


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Verification

Person at the resource who last verified this information:
Last Verified On: 5/8/2026
Last Verified By: Catherine Cervantes
Title: I&R Coordinator