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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)…
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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 […]
Get free at-home COVID-19 tests
Get free at-home COVID-19 tests Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests. The tests are completely free. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days. Order your tests now so you have them when you need them. For more information go to: https://www.covidtests.gov/
California Minimum Wage Increase – 2022
Date: Wednesday, January 5 2022 To: ALL Vendors/Service Providers From: Suzanne Toothman, Program Manager, Community Services RE: California Minimum Wage Increase This is to inform you that effective January 1, 2022, due to the implementation of Senate Bill (SB) 3, the minimum wage in California will increase from $14.00 to $15.00 per hour for employers […]
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 […]
Important Emergency Broadband Benefit Program changes will take effect next year (2022).
Congress recently created the Affordable Connectivity Program, a new long-term, $14 billion program, which will replace the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program. What’s Changing? • The maximum monthly benefit will change from $50 per month to $30 per month for households not located on qualifying Tribal lands. The monthly benefit will remain at $75 per month […]
Notice to Regional Center Providers of the Upcoming Review Year (RY) 2023 Payment Error Rate Measurement (PERM) Cycle
Notice to Regional Center Providers of the Upcoming Review Year (RY) 2023 Payment Error Rate Measurement (PERM) Cycle The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), through the Department of Developmental Services, wishes to notify all California Medi-Cal providers of the start of the RY 2023 PERM (indicating the year of the audit conclusion) by the U.S. […]
California Offers Property Tax Deferment for Some Homeowners
California Offers Property Tax Deferment for Some Homeowners With the rising cost of living in the Golden State, and the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, everyone knows someone who is struggling to make ends meet. The challenge can be greatest for retirees on a fixed income and people with a disability that prevents them […]
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 […]
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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