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Kern Regional Center is one of 21 private, nonprofit regional centers contracted by the State of California through the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) to coordinate community-based services and support for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.
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Kern Regional Center (KRC) encourages individuals to report suspected or actual illegal or improper activity, financial or otherwise. KRC will not condone any activity that is illegal or improper, whether done by an employee, board member, vendor or contractor.
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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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Offices are now open to the public!
Kern Regional Center Offices are now open to the public! Bakersfield 3200 No Sillect Ave. Bakersfield, CA 93308 Mon – Fri 8a – 5p Bishop 2957 Birch Street Bishop, CA 93514 Mon – Fri 8a – 5p Ridgecrest 825 N. Downs, Suite D Ridgecrest, CA 935558 Mon – Fri 8a – 5p Tehachapi 20031 W. […]
¡Las oficinas ya están abiertas al público!
¡Las oficinas del Centro Regional de Kern ya están abiertas al público! Bakersfield 3200 No Sillect Ave. Bakersfield, CA 93308 Mon – Fri 8a – 5p Bishop 2957 Birch Street Bishop, CA 93514 Mon – Fri 8a – 5p Ridgecrest 825 N. Downs, Suite D Ridgecrest, CA 935558 Mon – Fri 8a – 5p Tehachapi […]
Programa de Incentivos de Calidad (QIP)
Estimados clientes y familias de KRC: El Departamento de Servicios de Desarrollo (Departamento) está implementando un programa voluntario para los proveedores de servicios. El programa se llama Programa de Incentivos de Calidad (QIP). El QIP está diseñado para mejorar los resultados del consumidor, el rendimiento del proveedor de servicios y la calidad de los servicios. […]
Quality Incentive Program (QIP)
Dear KRC clients and families, The Department of Developmental Services (Department) is implementing a voluntary program for service providers. The program is called the Quality Incentive Program (QIP). QIP is designed to improve consumer outcomes, service provider performance, and service quality. Service providers who choose to participate in the QIP that meet or exceed the […]
DDS Oficina de la Ombudsperson
El Departamento de Servicios de Desarrollo (Departamento) recibió fondos a través del Ley de Presupuesto de 2022 para establecer una Oficina del Defensor del Pueblo para ayudar a las personas y/o sus familias que solicitan o reciben servicios del centro regional con respecto a la Ley de Servicios para Discapacidades del Desarrollo de Lanterman. A […]
DDS – Office of the Ombudsperson
The Department of Developmental Services (Department) received funding through the 2022 Budget Act to establish an Office of the Ombudsperson to assist individuals and/or their families who are applying for or receiving regional center services regarding the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act. Beginning December 1, 2022, this new Office will be available to provide information, […]
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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