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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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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.
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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.
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Keep up with the latest news from Kern Regional Center, California Department of Developmental Services and other local resources.
Be Prepared for a Heat Emergency
Temperatures in California will be as much as 20 degrees above normal for the next week. Please take extra care to stay cool, hydrated, and informed. Here are some quick tips and links to more information: Be informed about extreme heat. Drink lots of fluids to stay hydrated when temperatures rise: Don’t wait until you are […]
Excessive Heat Warning
There is an Excessive Heat Warning is in effect over the Labor Day weekend into next week. Make sure you are ready! Ready.gov – https://www.ready.gov/heat American Red Cross – https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/heat-wave-safety.html Cooling Centers – Interactive Map – https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/f4dc4d19418742f3addfed44331fd79d
COVID-19 At-Home Tests
After Friday, September 2, 2022, the federal government will stop providing free COVID-19 at-home tests. Until then, every household can order eight (8) free test kits. These tests are delivered without cost. To order tests, people should visit https://www.covid.gov/tests or call 1-800-232-0233, if help is needed. The only information needed to place an order are […]
Aplique al Programa de Líderes Emergentes
¿Qué es el Programa de Líderes Emergentes (ELP)? El Programa de Líderes Emergentes es una capacitación de cinco partes. El programa brinda a los autogestores y defensores de familias las habilidades necesarias para asumir posiciones de liderazgo en sus comunidades y estado, para abogar por un cambio sistémico. ¿Para quién es esto? Autogestores/Personas con discapacidades […]
Apply to the Emerging Leaders Program
What is the Emerging Leaders Program (ELP)? A five-part training program that gives self-advocates and familyadvocates the skills needed to take leadership positions in their communities and state, to advocate for systemic change. Who is this for? Self-advocates/people with disabilities in California Family advocates in California When and Where is this? Via Zoom Must be […]
2022 Employment Grant
The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is now accepting 2022 Employment Grant applications from organizations with strong ties to the developmental services system, including, but not limited to community-based organizations, colleges and universities, and employment providers. Please help us distribute this important information with prospective applicants by sharing the attached PDF documents with details and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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