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Service Providers
Many clients of Kern Regional Center (KRC) are in need of supports and services in order to live productive and satisfying lives. Clients may choose their services, supports and service providers.
Clients & Families
Welcome to our Service Provider Directory and Map. Using this interactive map you can find the closest Service Provider by typing in the search box your address or you can put in your zip code….
News & Events
Kern Regional Center is one of 21 private, nonprofit regional centers contracted by the State of California through the Department of Developmental Services (DDS)…
Consumers & Families
Kern Regional Center’s purpose is to provide supports and services to individuals with developmental disabilities to help them achieve an independent, productive, and satisfying life.
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Transparency & Accountability
We are committed to providing to the public maximum access to information about our organization while maintaining required client confidentiality and compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and contract requirements with the Department of Developmental Services.
Consumers & Families
Kern Regional Center’s purpose is to provide supports and services to individuals with developmental disabilities to help them achieve an independent, productive, and satisfying life.
Foster Grandparent Program
The Kern Regional Center Foster Grandparent Program establishes person-to-person relationships between limited income adults, 55 years of age and older, to children receiving services from the Regional Center.
Service Provider Resources
Governance & Transparency
We are committed to providing to the public maximum access to information about our organization while maintaining required client confidentiality and compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and contract requirements with the Department of Developmental Services.
News
Keep up with the latest news from Kern Regional Center, California Department of Developmental Services and other local resources.
Kern County Public Health opens new vaccine clinic at fairgrounds
Kern County Public Health Services is relaunching a smaller mass vaccination site at the fairgrounds in anticipation of booster shots and vaccines for children driving increased demand. On Tuesday, the new free clinic — located at Gate 40 of the fairgrounds — will open for the first time. From 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday […]
New State Public Health Order
The California State Public Health Officer issued a new public health order. The order requires certain workers to become fully vaccinated by November 30, 2021. The order is found here, in the State Public Health Order section: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Guidance.aspx This Department’s directive regarding the order is found here, dated September 28, 2021: https://www.dds.ca.gov/corona-virus-information-and-resources/department-directives/ Vaccination is the […]
Federal Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 Provider Relief Fund Assistance
CCLD has released a new Provider Information Notice (PIN), PIN 21-19-CCLD: FEDERAL DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COVID-19 PROVIDER RELIEF FUND ASSISTANCE Primary Audience: ALL ADULT AND SENIOR CARE PROGRAM LICENSEES ALL CHILDREN’S RESIDENTIAL LICENSEES FOSTER FAMILY AGENCY APPROVED OR CERTIFIED HOMES ALL HOME CARE ORGANIZATION LICENSEES Summary: PIN 21-19-CCLD informs Community Care Licensing […]
2021 HIRE Celebration & Awards
You Are Invited! 2021 HIRE Celebration & Awards A celebration of EMPLOYERS who hire people with disabilities & their successful EMPLOYEES! Thursday, October 28, 2021 A Virtual Celebration 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. REGISTER HERE: https://2021hirecelebrationawards.eventbrite.com Mayor Karen Goh Mayor of Bakersfield Kevin Charette KGET-17 News Inspirational & Informative speakers Drawings & Prizes Mayor Harvey […]
COVID-19 Booster Shot Guidance for the Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine
Hello, Both the federal and state governments made announcements today about booster shots for people already fully vaccinated with two doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. Click here for more information. Please note: booster shots have NOT been recommended or approved for individuals who have received the Johnson & Johnson or Moderna vaccines. All COVID-19 vaccines […]
Contract Performance Objectives and Outcomes for 2020
The Kern Regional Center Board of Directors invites you to attend a PUBLIC PRESENTATION to inform our stakeholders of the Contract Performance Objectives and Outcomes for 2020 Meeting Location and Time: Via Zoom Webinar on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at 6:00 PM https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89812882072?pwd=cGVXWHNmUkpSQ3lMckQrRkNSYXR2UT09 Webinar ID: 898 1288 2072, Passcode: 019204 Dial-In Number: 1-669-219-2599 Per W&I Code Section […]
Lifeline Awareness Week – Sept 20-24
This week, Sept 20-24, is Lifeline Awareness Week. Lifeline is an FCC program designed to help make communications services more affordable for low-income consumers. The program provides eligible low-income subscribers a monthly discount of up to $9.25 off their monthly service. Eligible low-income subscribers on Tribal lands receive a monthly discount of up to $34.25. […]
Public Safety Power Shutoffs
The Investor Owned Utilities (IOUs) have reached out to the Department of Developmental Services with an offer to provide training to all regional centers and service providers/vendors. Southern California Edison (SCE), Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E), and San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E) will provide information about Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS). To reduce the […]
CONSUMER ADVISORY: FCC WARNS PUBLIC OF EMERGENCY BROADBAND PROGRAM IMPOSTER WEBSITE
The FCC has issued a consumer advisory warning the public about an Emergency Broadband Benefit imposter website that was collecting personal information from consumers and falsely claiming to provide free devices and services related to the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program. Consumers are reminded to only use the official Emergency Broadband Benefit website, GetEmergencyBroadband.org, to enroll in the program. Consumers can also contact a participating […]
Carta a la comunidad sobre la proporción de casos de 2021
6 de agosto de 2021 Para: Socios de la comunidad, individuos y familias atendidos por Kern Regional Center Estimada comunidad de KRC: El Departamento de Servicios de Desarrollo (DDS) ha determinado que el Centro Regional de Kern (KRC) no cumple con los requisitos de la Sección 4640.6 (c) del Código de Bienestar e Instituciones (W […]
Community Letter on Caseload Ratios 2021
August 6, 2021 To: Community partners, Individuals and families served by Kern Regional Center Dear KRC Community: The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) has found Kern Regional Center (KRC) to be out of compliance with the requirements in Section 4640.6 (c) of the Welfare and Institutions (W & I) Code. This section of the Welfare […]
Preparándose Para el Verano Cortes de Energía, Calor e Incendios Forestales
Recursos para ayudarlo a mantenerse seguro Estimados grupos de interés, Se espera que el verano y el otoño sean calurosos y secos. Eso significa que se deben esperar incendios forestales o cortes de energía eléctrica planeados, que ayudan a evitar incendios forestales. Hay cosas que deben hacer para planear con anticipación tales eventos. Esto es […]
Preparing for Summer Power Outages, Heat & Wildfires
Resources to help you stay safe Summer and Fall are expected to be hot and dry. That means wildfires, or planned electrical power outages that prevent wildfires, should be expected. There are things you should do to plan ahead for such events. This is particularly important if you live in an area that has experienced […]
Time Sensitive Information: 2020 California Minimum Wage Increase
This is to inform you that effective January 1, 2021, due to the implementation of the Senate Bill (SB) 3, the minimum wage in California will increase from $13.00 to $14.00 per hour for employers with 26 or more employees and from $12.00 to $13.00 per hour for employers with less than 25 employees. Memo-California Minimum Wage […]
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