{"id":1171,"date":"2018-09-11T14:47:35","date_gmt":"2018-09-11T21:47:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kern.org\/kcnc\/?page_id=1171"},"modified":"2026-07-24T00:40:09","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T00:40:09","slug":"guide-to-local-collaboratives-family-resource-centers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kern.org\/kern-county-network-children\/collaborative\/guide-to-local-collaboratives-family-resource-centers\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide to Local Collaboratives & Family Resource Centers"},"content":{"rendered":"

Kern County\u2019s diverse communities have set the pace for California in developing community strength through local collaboration. Neighborhood-based coalitions identify and address local issues ranging from joblessness to gang violence to graffiti removal. Many communities have brought together health and social service agencies to offer locally based family-centered services. Note: In the following list, FRC = Family Resource Center.<\/p>\n

Please use the following contact information for Kern County’s Collaboratives. In many cases, the Local Community Collaborative also hosts a Family Resource Center (FRC) where families can access direct services.<\/p>\n

34th St. Neighborhood Partnership<\/h4>\n

Stella Hills School, 3800 Jewett Ave
\nJuan Avila 661-633-9133
\nCommunity meeting, 1st Wednesday monthly, 9 a.m. (Dark July & August)<\/p>\n

Buttonwillow Community Collaborative KCNC Accredited<\/span><\/h4>\n

FRC:<\/strong> Buttonwillow School, 42600 Hwy. 58, Buttonwillow, CA 93206
\nSerena Garcia (661) 764-9405
\nCommunity meeting, 4th Monday 1:30 pm (Sept., Nov., Feb, April)<\/p>\n

Delano Neighborhood Partnership<\/h4>\n

Community Connections Center, 1842 Norwalk, Delano, CA 93215
\nLinda Hinojosa 721-7036
\nCommunity meeting, 1st Tuesday monthly, 9:30 am (Dark July & January)<\/p>\n

East Kern Collaborative KCNC Accredited<\/span><\/h4>\n

FRC:<\/strong> 15662 K Street, Mojave, CA 93501
\nAnna Saavedra (661) 824-4118
\nCommunity meeting, 3rd Tuesday monthly, 2:00 pm
\n(Dark in November & December)<\/p>\n

Greenfield H.E.L.P.S. Collaborative KCNC Accredited<\/span><\/h4>\n

FRC:<\/strong> 5400 Monitor St., Bakersfield, CA 93307
\nJordan Green (661) 837-3720 Ext. 4270
\nCommunity meeting, 2nd Thursday monthly, 9 a.m.
\n(Dark June & July)<\/p>\n

Indian Wells Valley Collaborative KCNC Accredited<\/span><\/h4>\n

FRC:<\/strong> 730 N. Norma, Ste. A, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
\nKandi Smith (760) 375-4357
\nCommunity meeting, 3rd Wednesday monthly, 10 a.m. at the Springhill Suites Conference Room, 113 E. Sydnor Ave., Ridgecrest
\n(Dark July & December)<\/p>\n

Kern River Valley Collaborative KCNC Accredited<\/span><\/h4>\n

FRC:<\/strong> 2810 Nugget Ave, Lake Isabella
\nWendy Holland (760) 379-2556
\nCommunity meeting, 3rd Tuesday monthly, 9:30 am – 11 am (Dark July, & December) at Woodrow Wallace School, Multipurpose Room
\nWebsite<\/a><\/p>\n

Lost Hills Collaborative KCNC Accredited<\/span><\/h4>\n

Lost Hills Union School District Office
\nFRC:<\/strong> 14823 Office Lane, Lost Hills, CA 93249
\nLeticia Limon (661) 797-3042
\nCommunity meeting, 1st Thursday, 10:00 am (26-27: September 3 2026, March 4, 2027)
\nMeetings held in the District Office<\/p>\n

McFarland Community Collaborative KCNC Accredited<\/span><\/h4>\n

McFarland Unified School District, 601 Second St., McFarland, CA 93250
\nFRC:<\/strong> Browning Road School, 410 E Perkins Ave
\nMargie Perez (661) 792-1883
\nCommunity meeting, 2nd Tuesday monthly, 2:00 pm at the FRC
\n(DARK June & July)<\/p>\n

Mountain Communities Collaborative (Frazier Park) KCNC Accredited<\/span><\/h4>\n

FRC:<\/strong> 3015 Mt. Pinos Way #102
\nP.O. Box 1902, Frazier Park, CA 93225
\nClaudia Cuba (661) 245-4303
\nCommunity meeting, 3rd Thursday, bi-monthly, at 10 am (Virtual: March 21st, July 18th, Nov. 21st) (In Person: May 16th & Sept. 19th)
\n(DARK June, August & December)<\/p>\n

Oildale Community Collaborative<\/h4>\n

Standard Family Advocate Services & Resources, 1200 N. Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93308
\nPaulina Diaz (661) 444-3663
\nCommunity meeting, 1st Wednesday, bi-monthly, 9:00 am<\/p>\n

Richardson Special Needs Collaborative KCNC Accredited<\/span><\/h4>\n

Richardson Center, 1515 Feliz Dr., Bakersfield, CA 93307
\nAna Gomez (661) 336-5481
\nCommunity meeting, 2nd Thursday quarterly, 2:00 pm
\n(DARK June, July, August, October, November & January)<\/p>\n

Shafter Collaborative KCNC Accredited<\/span><\/h4>\n

FRC:<\/strong> 331 Shafter Ave, Shafter, CA 93263
\nAdam Alvidrez (661) 746-8690
\nCommunity meeting, 3rd Wednesday monthly, 11:00 am (Dark July & December) at the Shafter Police Department, 201 Central Valley Hwy.<\/p>\n

Lamont Family Success Center<\/h4>\n

7839 Burgundy Ave, Lamont, CA 93241
\nJennifer Wood-Slayton (661) 845-2724 ext. 300<\/p>\n

Vineland Family Resource Center<\/h4>\n

14713 Weedpatch Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93307
\n(661) 845-3713
\nCommunity meeting, 1st Thursday monthly, 10 am (call for location)<\/p>\n

Arvin FRC:<\/strong> 207 South A St., Arvin, CA 93203
\nJanet Hernandez (661) 845-2724
\n(DARK July & January)<\/p>\n

Veteran’s Collaborative<\/h4>\n

Veterans Service Office
\n1120 Golden State Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301
\nJenny Frank (661) 395-4312
\nCollaborative meeting, 4th Thursday bi-monthly, 10 am
\n(DARK November & December)<\/p>\n

Wasco Union Elementary School District KCNC Accredited<\/span><\/h4>\n

2201 Griffith Ave, Wasco, CA 93280
\nKorinna Campbell (661) 758-7443
\nCommunity meeting, 4th Wednesday monthly, 10:00 a.m.
\nMeetings are currently being held at 2201 Griffith Ave
\n(DARK June, July, August, November & December)<\/p>\n

West Side (Taft) Collaborative<\/h4>\n

Stephanie Molina (661) 745-4507
\nCommunity meeting, 2nd Tuesday bi-monthly, 2pm
\nMeetings are currently held virtually
\n(DARK June, August, October & December)<\/p>\n

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Other Resource Centers<\/h2>\n

Safe Haven Kids’ League Resource Center<\/h4>\n

10441 South Loop Blvd., California City, CA 93505
\n(760) 338-3488<\/p>\n

Sierra Sands USD Family Resource Center<\/h4>\n

1305 N. Norma St. Ridgecrest, CA 93555
\n(760) 499-1780<\/p>\n

Southern Kern Unified School District Parent & Community Center<\/h4>\n

2800 Rosamond Blvd., Rosamond, CA 93560
\n(661) 256-5000 ext. 1215<\/p>\n

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Resource Center for American Indians & Alaskan Natives<\/h2>\n

Bakersfield American Indian Health Project<\/h4>\n

501 40th St. Bakersfield, CA 93301
\n(661) 327-4030<\/p>\n

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Resource Center for 2SLBGTQIA+<\/h2>\n

The Center for Sexuality & Gender Diversity<\/h4>\n

902 18th St. Bakersfield, CA 93301
\n(661) 843-7795<\/p>\n

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Resource Centers for families with members who have disabilities and\/or special needs in Kern County<\/h2>\n

H.E.A.R.T.S. Connection Family Resource Center<\/h4>\n

4500 California Ave Bakersfield, CA 93309
\n(661) 328-9055<\/p>\n

Richardson Special Needs Collaborative<\/h4>\n

1515 Feliz Dr Bakersfield, CA 93307
\n(661) 336-5480<\/p>\n

Exceptional Family Center<\/h4>\n

3121 N. Sillect Ave #303 Bakersfield, CA 93308
\n(661) 873-4973<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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