General Assistance
www.kcdhs.org

From agency: Kern County Human Services
Resource Details
Alternate Name General Relief, GR, GA
Description


Provides temporary cash aid to adults who are not able to support themselves, do not receive other public funds, and are not eligible for any other assistance programs. There are 2 kinds assistance programs:
*Employable (Do not have a job but are looking, or earn less than the income limit)
*Non-Employable (Cannot work determined by a medical doctor or mental health professional)

Agency Status Active
Defined coverage areas:
California - Kern County
Physical Address 7050 Lake Isabella Boulevard Suite 130
Lake Isabella CA
93240 United States
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Hours Of Operation Monday-Friday: 7:30am-4:00pm Online application available 24/7

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 Cross street Eva Avenue
Disabilities Access wheelchair accessible, designated parking
Bus Service Access Bus 44
Public Access Transportation Kern Transit
Program
Eligibility Single adults and couples without minor children may be eligible
Languages Offered Interpreters Available
Documents Required Call for information
Programs at this agency Adoption Services- Columbus Center
CalWorks
Child Protective Services
Resource Family Approval
Jamison Children's Center
Jobs First Center
Medi-Cal
Safe Surrender Baby Law
CalFresh
Sun BUCKS
Kern County Human Services- Shafter


Contact Information
Mailing Address PO BOX 511
Bakersfield CA
93302 United States
Business 760-549-2006
Fax Number 661-631-6573
CAT line 877-410-8812
Main Email Address [email protected]
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Sites offering this Program DHS - Mojave
DHS - Ridgecrest
DHS - Shafter
DHS - Taft
DHS- Bakersfield (Main Office)
DHS - Lamont
DHS - Delano
DHS - Lake Isabella


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