CalWorks
https://www.kcdhs.org/services/apply-for-benefits/calworks

From agency: Kern County Human Services
Resource Details
Alternate Name Welfare-to-Work
Description

Provides temporary financial support, as well as job training, and education to pregnant women, eligible families, and eligible non-citizens that have child(ren) in the home. Services could include: payments for childcare, diapers, transportation, ancillary support like books, tools, fees, and clothing, mental health services, substance abuse services, domestic abuse services, and personal counseling.

Agency Status Active
Defined coverage areas:
California - Kern County
Physical Address 119 North 10th Street
Taft CA
93268 United States
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Hours Of Operation Monday-Friday: 7:30am-4:00pm

Mon: 7:30am 4:00pm
Tue: 7:30am 4:00pm
Wed: 7:30am 4:00pm
Thu: 7:30am 4:00pm
Fri: 7:30am 4:00pm
Physical Location Description In the Hall Mart Shopping Center
Disabilities Access wheelchair accessible, designated parking
Bus Service Access Bus 44
Public Access Transportation Kern Transit
Program
Eligibility Individuals receiving state aid.
Program Fees No Fee
Documents Required No information has been provided by Agency.
Programs at this agency Adoption Services- Columbus Center
Child Protective Services
Resource Family Approval
Jamison Children's Center
Jobs First Center
Medi-Cal
Safe Surrender Baby Law
CalFresh
Sun BUCKS
General Assistance
Kern County Human Services- Shafter


Contact Information
Mailing Address PO Box 511
Bakersfield CA
93302 United States
Business 661-763-0200
Fax Number 661-631-6573
Main Email Address [email protected]
Main Contact Name
Main Contact Title
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Main Contact Email Address
Director or Senior Administrator Name
Director or Senior Administrator Title
Director or Senior Administrator Phone
Director or Senior Administrator Email Address
Sites offering this Program DHS - Delano
DHS - Lake Isabella
DHS - Lamont
DHS - Ridgecrest
DHS - Mojave
DHS - Shafter
DHS - Taft
DHS- Bakersfield (Main Office)


Legal and Financial
Tax Status None or unknown
Legal Status None or unknown
 Last Verified On: 5/8/2026