Kern County Department of Human Services

To care for and enrich the lives of children, families and individuals in the community. To report suspected child abuse, call [phone].

[BenefitsCal @BenefitsCal]

Starting June 1, 2026, some CalFresh recipients may need to work or participate in a community engagement activity to keep benefits if they:
• Are ages 18–64, and
• Do not have a disability.
Learn how these federal changes may impact you:
https://t.co/dgHycmNqy1 #ABAWD#CalFresh

[Kern County Child Support Services @KC_ChildSupport]

☀️Meet our team on May 26 in Mojave at the Department of Human Services Office 10am-2pm.
Ask us anything about your Child Support case!
Visit our website to submit a request! #KernCounty #ChildSupport #MobileOffice #Mojave

[Kern County Department of Human Services @KernCountyDHS]

Every Child Deserves a Champion! This powerful motto inspires this year’s Resource Parent Appreciation Night, &no one embodies it more than our incredible partners at @_KFHC. Kern Family Health Care truly stands as an example of what it means to be a champion.

[Kern County Department of Human Services @KernCountyDHS]

CalFresh requirements are changing! Starting June 1, 2026, you may have to work or participate in community engagement activities get or keep getting #CalFresh.
For more information, please visit https://t.co/avbz1c1fDi or https://t.co/m5AwG9wupu
#CalFresh #EBT #HR1

[Kern County Department of Human Services @KernCountyDHS]

Kern County has declared May Foster Care Awareness Month. We honor foster parents, social workers, and agencies and invite our community to support youth in care. Every young person deserves caring, consistent adults in their life. #FosterCareAwarenessMonth

[Kern County Department of Human Services @KernCountyDHS]

Free event for the whole family! 💙 Enjoy fun activities, helpful resources, and exciting raffles. Come connect, learn, and support a stronger community.

[Kern County Department of Human Services @KernCountyDHS]

Stay informed and get involved 💙 Follow https://t.co/mTDxlQirMQ for April’s child abuse prevention activities, resources, and ways to make a difference in our community. #ChildAbusePreventionMonth

[Kern County Department of Human Services @KernCountyDHS]

Today, the Kern County Board of Supervisors declared March 2026 Social Work Month in the County of Kern. All month long, we will be highlighting our social workers who work hard every day to protect children and families in our community.

[Kern County Department of Human Services @KernCountyDHS]

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[Kern County Department of Human Services @KernCountyDHS]

Last Friday at Adventist Health, we recognized Safe Surrender Awareness Month and this life-saving option for parents in crisis.
Thank you to the Munoz Family for sharing their powerful adoption story, and to our teams and first responders for their compassion. 💙

[Kern County Department of Human Services @KernCountyDHS]

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[Kern County Department of Human Services @KernCountyDHS]

🩵Today at the Kern County Board of Supervisors, the Safely Surrendered Baby Coalition came together to declare February as Safely Surrendered Awareness Month. By raising awareness, we can ensure every baby has the opportunity for a safe and loving future.

[Kern County Department of Human Services @KernCountyDHS]

Our partner KCAHT hosted a screening of Removing Labels, followed by a Q&A with our amazing CSEC team. Proud to stand together against human trafficking.
#humantraffickingawareness
For more information, please visit https://t.co/wXden4gWHL

[Kern County Department of Human Services @KernCountyDHS]

This month, we recognize the Safe Surrender Baby Law, implemented in 2001 to address and reduce infant abandonment. We encourage you to share this important message and visit for further information.
https://t.co/mPgQCpabjl
Call 211 or 1-877-BABYSAF (222-9723)
#SafeSurrender

[Kern County Department of Human Services @KernCountyDHS]

KCDHS Child Protective Services Bureau is excited to announce Sunya Barton as the February 2026 Employee of the Month!
Read More: https://t.co/DtKYJJ0N3H

[Kern County Department of Human Services @KernCountyDHS]

KCDHS Program Support Bureau are excited to announce Information and Communications Services (ICS) as January Employees of the Month!
Read More: https://t.co/b9htfE1ST8

[Kern County Department of Human Services @KernCountyDHS]

Holiday Hours. Thank you for your patience and have a wonderful holiday!
• For CalFresh or Medi-Cal please visit https://t.co/qMzEbAsmgx or call 1-877-328-9677.
• Child Abuse Hotline-[phone] (Countywide) or (760) 375- 6049 (Ridgecrest)

[Kern County Department of Human Services @KernCountyDHS]

We are hiring! https://t.co/U4Btxhavzu - Contract Administrator

[Kern County Department of Human Services @KernCountyDHS]

Due to recent federal court orders, CDSS has notified counties that November CalFresh benefits will be issued in full beginning today. Check your balance via your EBT card or at https://t.co/avbz1c1fDi. Continue submitting reports and recertifications on time.

[Kern County Department of Human Services @KernCountyDHS]

In observance of Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11th, 2025 all our offices will be closed. We will reopen on Wednesday, November 12th.
https://t.co/qMzEbAsmgx call 1-877-328-9677
-Child Abuse Hotline-[phone] (Countywide) or (760) 375- 6049 (Ridgecrest)