{"id":126,"date":"2018-09-05T12:06:55","date_gmt":"2018-09-05T19:06:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kern.org\/alted\/?page_id=126"},"modified":"2026-10-02T20:07:45","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T20:07:45","slug":"homeless-education-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kern.org\/alternative-education\/homeless-education-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Homeless Education &#038; Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Housing &amp; Community Resources<\/h2>\n<p>Kern County Superintendent of Schools (KCSOS) is committed to supporting students and families experiencing homelessness, housing instability, or food insecurity or other challenges by connecting them with available community resources.<\/p>\n<h3>Need Help Finding Services?<\/h3>\n<p>Contact 2-1-1 Kern for free, confidential assistance available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.<\/p>\n<p>2-1-1 Kern connects individuals and families with local services, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Emergency shelter<\/li>\n<li>Housing assistance<\/li>\n<li>Food resources<\/li>\n<li>Utility assistance<\/li>\n<li>Medical and mental health services<\/li>\n<li>Transportation assistance<\/li>\n<li>Veteran services<\/li>\n<li>Employment resources<\/li>\n<li>Childcare and family support<\/li>\n<li>Other local community resources<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Information Line:<\/strong> <a href=\"tel:211\">2-1-1<\/a><br \/><strong>Phone:<\/strong> <a href=\"tel:+16613362739\">(661) 336-2739<\/a><br \/><strong>Toll-Free:<\/strong> <a href=\"tel:+18002732275\">(800) 273-2275<\/a><br \/><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capk.org\/211kerncounty\/\">211 Home Page &#8211; CAPK | Community Action Partnership of Kern<br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"alert alert-info\" role=\"note\"><strong>Please Note:<\/strong> Community resources, services, eligibility requirements, locations, and contact information may change. If you are unable to reach a listed resource or are unsure where to start, contact 2-1-1 Kern for the most current information and referrals.<\/div>\n<h2>Homeless Shelters<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<h3 class=\"h4\">The Open Door Network<\/h3>\n<p>1921 19th St.<br \/>Bakersfield, CA 93301<\/p>\n<p><strong>24-Hour Crisis Hotline:<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"tel:+16613271091\">(661) 327-1091<\/a><br \/><a href=\"tel:+18002737713\">1-800-273-7713<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.opendoorhelps.org\/\">www.opendoorhelps.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, and human trafficking<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<h3 class=\"h4\">Homeless Shelter: The Open Door Network<\/h3>\n<p>1600 East Truxtun Avenue<br \/>Bakersfield, CA 93305<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"tel:+16613228888\">(661) 322-8888<\/a><br \/><a href=\"tel:+18002737713\">1-800-273-7713<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.opendoorhelps.org\/\">www.opendoorhelps.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Emergency shelter<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<h3 class=\"h4\">The Mission at Kern County<\/h3>\n<p>816 East 21st Street<br \/>Bakersfield, CA 93305<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"tel:+16613250863\">(661) 325-0863<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themissionkc.org\/\">www.themissionkc.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Shelter, meals, clothing, hygiene, and clinics<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<h3 class=\"h4\">Veterans &amp; Support Services: Community Action Partnership of Kern<\/h3>\n<p>1617 30th St.<br \/>Bakersfield, CA 93301<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"tel:+16613927269\">(661) 392-7269<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<h3 class=\"h4\">Homeless Health Care: Clinica Sierra Vista<\/h3>\n<p>301 Brundage Ln.<br \/>Bakersfield, CA 93304<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"tel:+16613236086\">(661) 323-6086<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Housing, substance abuse counseling, permanent support housing<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<h3 class=\"h4\">United Way<\/h3>\n<p>4101 Easton Dr.<br \/>Bakersfield, CA 93309<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"tel:+16618341820\">(661) 834-1820<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/uwcec.org\/\">United Way of Central Eastern California<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Housing navigation services, housing deposits, housing sustaining services<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<h3 class=\"h4\">Housing Authority of the County of Kern<\/h3>\n<p>601 24th St.<br \/>Bakersfield, CA 93301<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"tel:+16616318500\">(661) 631-8500<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kernha.org\/\">www.kernha.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Housing, low-income Public Housing Program, rental assistance<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<h3 class=\"h4\">Kern County Human Services Taft<\/h3>\n<p>119 N. 10th Street<br \/>Taft, CA 93268<\/p>\n<p><strong>24-Hour Crisis Hotline:<\/strong> <a href=\"tel:+16617630200\">(661) 763-0200<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Housing, low-income Public Housing Program, rental assistance<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Food Banks &amp; Services for the Homeless<\/h2>\n<h3>Greater Bakersfield Area<\/h3>\n<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<h4>Open Door Network<\/h4>\n<p>1600 East Truxtun<br \/>Bakersfield, CA 93305<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"tel:+16613229199\">(661) 322-9199<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Rent, utilities, referrals, food, and shelter for women, children, and families<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<h4>Catholic Charities<\/h4>\n<p>809 Chester Ave.<br \/>Bakersfield, CA 93301<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"tel:+16612812130\">(661) 281-2130<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ccdof.org\/\">www.ccdof.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Rent, utility, and food pantry<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<h4>The Hope Center<\/h4>\n<p>3311 Manor St.<br \/>Bakersfield, CA 93308<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"tel:+16613992119\">(661) 399-2119<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopecenters.net\/\">www.hopecenters.net<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Food pantry Wednesdays; clothing Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 9\u201311<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<h4>Golden Empire Gleaners<\/h4>\n<p>1326 30th Street<br \/>Bakersfield, CA 93301<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"tel:+16613242767\">(661) 324-2767<\/a><\/p>\n<p>By referral or volunteer. 8 am to 2 pm<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<h4>Kern County Department of Human Services (DHS) CalFresh<\/h4>\n<p>100 E. California Avenue<br \/>Bakersfield, CA 93307<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"tel:+16616316000\">(661) 631-6000<\/a><br \/><a href=\"tel:+16616316200\">(661) 631-6200<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kcdhs.org\/\">www.kcdhs.org<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<h4>St. Vincent De Paul<\/h4>\n<p>316 Baker Street<br \/>Bakersfield, CA 93305<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"tel:+16613237340\">(661) 323-7340<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Hot meals, clothing, hygiene kits, showers<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<h4>Salvation Army<\/h4>\n<p>4417 Wilson Road<br \/>Bakersfield, CA 93309<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"tel:+16613258626\">(661) 325-8626<\/a><br \/><a href=\"tel:+18009587825\">1-800-958-7825<\/a> (Toll Free)<\/p>\n<p>Food baskets and one-time PGE bill assistance<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<h4>Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"tel:+18663273074\">(866) 327-3074<\/a> (Toll Free)<br \/>Text: <a href=\"sms:+18888269867\">(888) 826-9867<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Directory of Kern County WIC Sites<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Kern County Areas<\/h3>\n<h4>Delano<\/h4>\n<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>Kern County Department of Human Services (DHS)<\/strong><br \/>1816 Cecil Ave.<br \/>Delano, CA 93315<br \/><a href=\"tel:+16617215134\">(661) 721-5134<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>CAPK-WIC<\/strong><br \/>10255 Garces Hwy<br \/>Delano, CA 93215<br \/><a href=\"tel:+18663273074\">(866) 327-3074<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Food, clothing, and utilities when funds are available<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h4>Kern River Valley<\/h4>\n<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>Kern County Department of Human Services (DHS)<\/strong><br \/>7050 Lake Isabella Blvd.<br \/>Lake Isabella, CA 93240<br \/><a href=\"tel:+17605492006\">(760) 549-2006<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>God\u2019s Storehouse Food Pantry and Thrift Store<\/strong><br \/>3810 Golden Spur St.<br \/>Lake Isabella, CA 93240<br \/><a href=\"tel:+17602230750\">(760) 223-0750<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h4>Lamont<\/h4>\n<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>Kern County Department of Human Services (DHS)<\/strong><br \/>10215 Stobaugh St.<br \/>Lamont, CA 93241<br \/><a href=\"tel:+16616354000\">(661) 635-4000<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Expedited CalFresh, emergency cash assistance, homeless assistance<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h4>Mojave<\/h4>\n<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>Kern County Department of Human Services (DHS)<\/strong><br \/>2340 Hwy. 58<br \/>Mojave, CA 93501<br \/><a href=\"tel:+16618247500\">(661) 824-7500<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h4>Ridgecrest<\/h4>\n<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>Kern County Department of Human Services (DHS)<\/strong><br \/>145 E. Ridgecrest Blvd.<br \/>Ridgecrest, CA 93555<br \/><a href=\"tel:+17604995200\">(760) 499-5200<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>Salvation Army<\/strong><br \/>151 No. Down Street<br \/>Ridgecrest, CA 93555<br \/><a href=\"tel:+17603757219\">(760) 375-7219<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Food pantry<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h4>Shafter<\/h4>\n<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>Kern County Department of Human Services (DHS)<\/strong><br \/>115 Central Valley Highway<br \/>Shafter, CA 93263<br \/><a href=\"tel:+16617468300\">(661) 746-8300<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Expedited CalFresh, Immediate Need CalWORKs, and homeless assistance<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h4>Taft<\/h4>\n<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>Kern County Department of Human Services (DHS)<\/strong><br \/>119 N. 10th St.<br \/>Taft, CA 93268<br \/><a href=\"tel:+16617630200\">(661) 763-0200<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h4>Tehachapi<\/h4>\n<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>Help and Hope Thrift Store<\/strong><br \/>20290 Valley Blvd.<br \/>Tehachapi, CA 93561<br \/><a href=\"tel:+16618227805\">(661) 822-7805<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Food pantry and, when available, funds for PGE and gasoline<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>Salvation Army<\/strong><br \/>538 East Tehachapi Boulevard<br \/>Tehachapi, CA 93561<br \/><a href=\"tel:+16618239508\">(661) 823-9508<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Food distribution<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>St. Vincent De Paul<\/strong><br \/>407 W.E. Street<br \/>Tehachapi, CA 93561<br \/><a href=\"tel:+16618221920\">(661) 822-1920<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Emergency food distribution<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h4>Wasco<\/h4>\n<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>Wasco Free Will Baptist Church<\/strong><br \/>938 7th Street<br \/>Wasco, CA 93280<br \/><a href=\"tel:+16617585906\">(661) 758-5906<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Emergency food and food distribution<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Housing &amp; Community Resources Kern County Superintendent of Schools (KCSOS) is committed to supporting students and families experiencing homelessness, housing instability, or food insecurity or other challenges by connecting them with available community resources. Need Help Finding Services? 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