Kern Bridges Adoption Agency

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Contact Information

1321 Stine Road
Suite 100
Bakersfield, CA 93309
United States
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DayHours
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

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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

Average user rating

4.4 / 5
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Micheal Robb
Sep 21, 2018

A marvelous group of people working to help the foster youth of Kern County.

Rating: 5
Michael Conard
Dec 20, 2016

The best place to become a foster parent or adopt children they're the only orginization that are COA accredited in the county.

Rating: 5