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Here are some tips to help you prepare for a flood: 1. Stay informed: Keep up-to-date of flood warnings in your area through local news outlets, or emergency management agencies. 2. Create an emergency plan: Develop a plan with your family or household members that outlines what to do in case of a flood. • […]

FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR EARLY START PROVIDER TRAINING COST For the 2023 year only, the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) has allocated funding from the American Rescue Plan Act – Part C funds to reimburse Kern Regional Center’s early intervention service providers (vendors) for the cost of training fees and/or staff time to attend permissible training* […]

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 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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]