Kern Bridges Adoption Agency
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Contact Information
1321 Stine Road
Suite 100
Bakersfield, CA 93309
United States
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Suite 100
Bakersfield, CA 93309
United States
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10 AM-8 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM-8 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM-8 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM-8 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM-8 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM-6 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM-6 PM |
KBYH is licensed by the State of California to recruit, train, approve, supervise, and support qualified resource homes for foster children. Our program provides intensive in-home services along with on-going training & support. All of our Social Work staff have extensive training, expertise, year of experience, and a master’s degree.
The process of becoming a resource family can seem complicated, but KBYH makes it a clear and simple 4-step process: orientation, paperwork, training, and a family evaluation. Also, there are no fees involved in our services. To find out the requirements for becoming a resource family
If you are considering adoption, KBYH would be honored to assist you in understanding the various adoption options and help you determine the best choice for you and your family. Adoption is a very personal and emotional decision, and we would be proud to partner with you as you consider adding to your family.
KBYH is a foster care and adoption program.
Services and information
- Traditional Foster Care
- Specialized / Therapeutic Care
- Emergency Foster Care
- Respite Foster Care
- Adoption
Requirements to become a foster parent
Many do not realize the need for new resource families in California. The number of foster kids outnumber the foster families who can provide short or long-term care. Foster advocates work hard to find places for these children, but it is not easy.
The latest 2021 report from the Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (AFCARS) report in California says there are:
- 47,871 kids in California's foster care system
- 22,892 who entered foster care
- 15,386 foster kids awaiting adoption
- California foster kids across all ages, with a median of 8 years
- 33% whose foster child case plans include adoption
A child's median time in the California foster care system is over a year at 16.8 months. 13% spend 3-4 years in foster care.
California needs foster parents to take in multiple children if they have the time and energy to care for them. Sibling groups often need care, and it is essential to support these family bonds. In California, it is challenging to find homes for teenagers, though they need stable environments and reliable adults to support them.
Ratings and Reviews
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Feb 03, 2022
Been working with KBYH 9 months already and very great full for the support they offer foster parents 🙂
Feb 01, 2022
We love Kern Bridges. Not only did they help us change ours and our kids lives forever, the staff are very supportive and always there for you. We never felt alone in the whole experience and Kern Bridges was always there to offer support on our emotional highs and lows.
Feb 01, 2022
The staff at KBYH are the best people to work with if you are fostering children drink. They are truly caring and knowledgeable. They truly care about the children they serve and their resource parents.
Feb 01, 2022
Kern Bridges does an amazing job at offering support to their resource families. We have been with them as a resource family for a few years now and have nothing but praise for Kern Bridges. Our FFA worker is the best she offers us 24/7 support. She have made our journey so easy and we have remained resources parents because of her enthusiasm for foster care. We love Kern Bridges !!!
Jan 29, 2022
My husband and I began our foster care journey with Kern Bridges in 2014. The staff and social workers made us feel so comfortable and made the process very easy. Through 6 years with him we made life long relationships! I highly recommend Kern Bridges to anyone interested in becoming a Resource/Foster parent. Also the visitation center has the best staff in the whole world!