Clients & 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 & Senior Companion Programs
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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.
Your social recreation and camp services!
Your social recreation and camp services! – Webinar next Tuesday, June 28th, 2-3pm “One week from today, we will be holding our next public webinar! This is meant to help people served by regional centers, and their families, learn about inclusive social recreation and camp and how to start a conversation with your service coordinator about […]
Direct Service Provider (DSP) Workforce Data Collection
Provider Survey – We Want Your Feedback! The California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is looking to have as many service providers as possible participate in a statewide data collection effort about their Direct Support Professional (DSP) staff who support children and/or adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, specifically, those employed between January 1 and […]
Honoring the inclusion of people with developmental disabilities
Nearly 400,000 Californians are empowered by the state of California to lead lives of greater inclusion in the community, with the support of regional centers, service providers, and family members. ARCA is proud to sponsor Senate Concurrent Resolution 91, by Senator Melissa Hurtado (representing Central Valley and Kern Regional Centers). This celebrates May 2022 as “Individuals […]
Free Over the Counter (OTC) Test Kits
On behalf of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Vaccinate All 58 (VA58) Campaign, We would like to share information on COVID testing resources. In response to the current rise in COVID-19 cases, we need your assistance in promoting free over the counter (OTC) test kits currently available. Our goal is to increase the number of people […]
Additional COVID-19 Tests Available to U.S. Households
Additional COVID-19 Tests Available to U.S. Households COVID-19 Home Testing Kit Information Tuesday, the Biden Administration announced that www.covidtests.gov now allows a third order of free, at-home COVID-19 tests that are mailed right to your home. Households can now order an additional eight (8) free at-home tests—bringing the total number of free tests available to each household […]
Every Child Can Fly: Including Children with Disabilities in Early Childhood Education
Every Child Can Fly: Including Children with Disabilities in Early Childhood Education Thursday, Jun. 9 @ 3 pm ET (12 pm PST) REGISTER HERE As an early childhood professional with a disability, a child of a parent with a disability, and the mother of a son with a disability, Jani Kozlowski, author of Every […]
Do you agree this is major Budget progress?!
Key leaders in the Legislature announced a Budget deal that includes many critical funding changes that will help our service system! Among other things, their proposal would end family fees, reform the way regional centers are funded, and speed up rate reform for service providers! But we can’t let up yet. The Legislature will vote […]
Safe, Healthy and Whole – Power Outages
Power outage: KRC Cares about you and your Safety. Power outages can happen at any time and often without warning. If you are not prepared, you could be at-risk! Here’s what the experts say about how to prepare for power outages. TIPS Speak with your neighbors about set up a check-in system. Know how you […]
GET Announces Reduced Service Schedule Due to COVID-19 and Staffing Shortage
GET Announces Reduced Service Schedule Due to COVID-19 and Staffing Shortage Bakersfield, CA — Golden Empire Transit has made the difficult decision to reduce service due to COVID-19 and staffing shortages. The GET Board at the Tuesday, January 18, 2022 regular Board meeting moved to approve reduced service. GET will continue to provide an […]
Emergency Preparedness Guide/Toolkit for Individuals with Disabilities
The Emergency Preparedness Guide/Toolkit for Individuals with Disabilities was developed through a partnership between the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and the California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR). This guide describes actions and considerations that individuals with disabilities can use to increase preparedness before, during, and after disasters. Cal OES and DOR encourage […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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