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If you or any others need the help this holiday season, don’t miss out on these fantastic events! 😊 Tues Nov. 21st at 11:30am at 1801 19th St.: The Dream Center will be doing a dine-in Thanksgiving meal (youth only). Thurs. Nov. 23rd at 11:30am at 101 Union Ave: Blessing Corner Outreach will be doing […]

Family caregivers are a critical part of how people with developmental disabilities thrive in communities of their choosing. Their needs, though, are different from those of direct support professionals – first, because their connection is family. And second, because their needs change in different ways over the years. That’s why we’re pleased to share news, direct […]

11.9.2023-Final_LACC-Video-Development-RFP.pdf Service Need: Multi-Language Video Development Outreach Project Service Area: Kern, Inyo, and Mono Counties Award Amount: $70,000 (Reimbursement per milestones reached) Timeline: Completion of Project on or before 06/30/2024. Information on Language Access Multi-Media Outreach Project: Kern Regional Center is looking to expand communication methods via multiple media platforms that can be easily accessed […]

The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is excited to share the Fall Edition of the Emergency Preparedness Bulletin posted on the Emergency Preparedness Consumer and Vendor pages.  This bulletin provides information and preparation reminders for California’s earthquakes and tsunamis. Preparing for the unexpected is your best defense against earthquakes and tsunamis during fall months.  Knowing what to do […]

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) noted growing exposures to respiratory viruses, including the flu, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and COVID-19.  CDPH recommends all individuals remain up to date on vaccines to prevent serious illness and to limit the spread of viruses.  Basic prevention measures can be taken before and after vaccination. Prevention:  Basic steps […]

Our very own Dr. Michi Gates, executive director of Kern Regional Center, joined @kgetnews to talk about the message behind Down Syndrome Awareness Month and advancements that have made large strides in increasing quality of life and visibility in the community! See the exclusive interview now! 👀 Community resources, medical advancements have improved quality of life for […]

Apply now! Careers | Kern Regional Center (kernrc.org) Exciting and rewarding new opportunities await YOU! 🎉 Scan the QR to learn more… We may just be seeing each other soon!

Apply now for exciting and rewarding new opportunities! Careers | Kern Regional Center (kernrc.org)

The application cycle is anticipated to begin October 2024. Recruitment for this cycle will begin April/May 2024. If you are interested in being notified in Spring of 2024 when recruitment begins, please Join the QA Project mailing list.   In 2010, The State Council on Developmental Disabilities, in cooperation with The Department of Developmental Services […]

DDS have made available the Annual Family Outcome survey to all ES families to provide feedback, even if they did not receive the survey in the mail. This is available to all current ES families and those who have exited out of Early Start. Take the survey here! Family Outcomes Survey (wa-form.com)

As of September 25, 2023, residential households in the U.S. can order one set of #4 free at-home tests from USPS.com again. Here’s what you need to know about your order: Limit of one order per residential address One order includes #4 individual rapid antigen COVID-19 tests (COVIDTests.gov has more details about at-home tests, including extended shelf […]

If you are a parent/caregiver and received an Early Start Family Outcomes Survey please fill it out. Questions? Please call (916) 654-2295 or email earlystart@dds.ca.gov. SURVEYS MUST BE COMPLETED BY OCTOBER 31! YOUR FEEDBACK IS IMPORTANT. The Department want to hear from you because your experience in the Early Start Program matters. Click the link […]

Join us this week in recognizing our unsung community heroes & critical #workforce, Direct Support Professionals! DSPs empower individuals with #disabilities to live, work and play in their communities. #DSPRW2023 #HonoringDSPs #InclusionMatters _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Únete a nosotros esta semana para reconocer a nuestros héroes comunitarios y a la fuerza laboral crítica, los Profesionales de Apoyo Directo […]

Join us this week in recognizing our unsung community heroes & critical #workforce, Direct Support Professionals! DSPs empower individuals with #disabilities to live, work and play in their communities. #DSPRW2023 #HonoringDSPs #InclusionMatters _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Únete a nosotros esta semana para reconocer a nuestros héroes comunitarios y a la fuerza laboral crítica, los Profesionales de Apoyo Directo […]

The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is pleased to share the latest Wellness and Safety Bulletins posted on the DDS Wellness Toolkit.  The Wellness and Safety bulletins provide relevant health and wellness information as part of DDS’ ongoing effort to improve our collective management of risks to the health and safety of the individuals that we […]