Resource Family Approval
https://www.kcdhs.org/services/resource-family-approval

From agency: Kern County Human Services
Resource Details
Alternate Name Foster Care Licensing, RFA
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.

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 Monday-Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm

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
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 Potential foster parents
Application Process Must attend 3 hour orientation, call for information
Documents Required No information has been provided by Agency.
Programs at this agency Adoption Services- Columbus Center
CalWorks
Child Protective Services
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 P.O. Box 511
Bakersfield CA
93302 United States
TTY 661-631-6200
Main 661-631-6009
RSVP - Orientation 661-631-6204
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 Resource Family Approval


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