Child Protective Services
https://www.kcdhs.org/services/child-protective-services

From agency: Kern County Human Services
Resource Details
Alternate Name CPS
Description

Provides Emergency Response Program with  24-hour response system designed to receive, investigate, and evaluate reports of child abuse and neglect. In emergency situations, an immediate, in-person response is made by a social worker in accordance with department regulations. Non-emergency situations are responded to within 10 days.

Agency Status Active
Coverage Area Kern County

Defined coverage areas:
California - Kern County
Physical Address 100 East California Avenue
Bakersfield CA
93307 United States
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Hours Of Operation 24 Hour Hotline
Physical Location Description Corner of Union Avenue and East California Avenue
Disabilities Access wheelchair accessible, designated parking
Bus Service Access Bus 44
Public Access Transportation Kern Transit
Program
Eligibility Abused and/or neglected children, adolescents and their families.
Languages Offered Multilingual
Program Fees No Fee
Application Process Call to report child abuse.
Documents Required No information has been provided by Agency.
Programs at this agency Adoption Services- Columbus Center
CalWorks
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
93307 United States
Fax Number 661-631-6568
Mandatory Reporting 24 Hours 661-631-6011
Ridgecrest CPS 760-375-6049
Main Email Address [email protected]
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 Child Protective Services


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