{"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":"2026-08-27T01:46:48","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T01:46:48","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

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

Kern County Network for Children
\nFRC:<\/strong> Dream Center, 1801 19th St, Bakersfield, CA 93301, Serving Foster Youth and Homeless Youth<\/em> Location<\/a>
\nYadira Vargas (661) 636-4920
\nCommunity meeting, 3rd Thursday monthly, 8:30 am at the Kern County Superintendent of Schools – City Centre, 1300 17th St., Rm. 1B\/First Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301 Location<\/a>
\n(DARK July, November, & December)
\nWebsite<\/a><\/p>\n

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

Buttonwillow School Union School District
\nFRC:<\/strong> Buttonwillow School, 42600 Hwy. 58, Buttonwillow, CA 93206 Location<\/a>
\nSerena Garcia (661) 764-9405
\nCommunity meeting, 4th Monday 1:30 pm (September, November, February, April)
\nWebsite<\/a><\/p>\n

Delano Neighborhood Partnership<\/h4>\n

Delano School Union School District
\nCommunity Connections Center, 1842 Norwalk, Delano, CA 93215 Location<\/a>
\nLinda Hinojosa (661) 721-7036
\nCommunity meeting, 1st Tuesday monthly, 9:30 am
\n(DARK July & January)
\nWebsite<\/a><\/p>\n

Eagles Talk Collaborative<\/h4>\n

Bakersfield City School District
\nStella Hills School, 3800 Jewett Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301 Location<\/a>
\nJuan Avila (661) 633-9133
\nCommunity meeting, 1st Wednesday monthly, 9:00 a.m.
\n(DARK July & August)
\nWebsite<\/a><\/p>\n

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

Community Action Partnership of Kern
\nAnna Saavedra (661) 824-4118
\nCommunity meeting, 3rd Tuesday monthly, 2:00 pm. Meetings held virtually.
\n(DARK in November & December)
\nEast Kern FRC:<\/strong> 15662 K Street, Mojave, CA 93501 Location<\/a>
\nAnna Saavedra (661) 824-4118
\nWebsite<\/a>
\nOasis FRC:<\/strong> 814 N Norma St, Ridgecrest, CA 93555 Location<\/a>
\nEric Le Barbe (760) 248-3221
\nWebsite<\/a><\/p>\n

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

Greenfield Union School District
\nFRC:<\/strong> 5400 Monitor St., Bakersfield, CA 93307 Location<\/a>
\nJordan Green (661) 837-3720 Ext. 4270
\nCommunity meeting, 2nd Thursday monthly, 9:00 a.m.
\n(DARK June & July)
\nWebsite<\/a><\/p>\n

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

Clinica Sierra Vista
\nFRC:<\/strong> 730 N. Norma, Ste. A, Ridgecrest, CA 93555 Location<\/a>
\nKandi Smith (760) 375-4357
\nCommunity meeting, 3rd Wednesday monthly, 10:00 a.m. at the Springhill Suites Conference Room, 113 E. Sydnor Ave., Ridgecrest Location<\/a>
\n(DARK July & December)
\nWebsite<\/a><\/p>\n

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

Kern River Valley Union School District
\nFRC:<\/strong> 2810 Nugget Ave, Lake Isabella, CA 93240 Location<\/a>
\nWendy Holland (760) 379-2556
\nCommunity meeting, 3rd Tuesday monthly, 9:30 am – 11:00 am at the Kern River Valley Library Branch, 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella Location<\/a>
\n(DARK July & December)
\nWebsite<\/a><\/p>\n

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

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

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

McFarland Unified School District
\nFRC:<\/strong> Browning Road School, 410 E Perkins Ave Location<\/a>
\nMargie Perez (661) 792-1883
\nCommunity meeting, 2nd Tuesday monthly, 2:00 pm. Meetings held virtually.
\n(DARK June & July)
\nWebsite<\/a><\/p>\n

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

Mountain Communities Family Resource Center
\nFRC:<\/strong> 3015 Mt. Pinos Way #102, Frazier Park, CA 93225 Location<\/a>
\nClaudia Cuba (661) 245-4303
\nCommunity meeting, 3rd Thursday, bi-monthly, at 10:00 am (Virtual: March 21st, July 18th, November 21st) (In Person: May 16th & September 19th)
\n(DARK June, August & December)
\nWebsite<\/a><\/p>\n

Oildale Community Collaborative<\/h4>\n

Standard School District
\nStandard Family Advocate Services & Resources, 1200 N. Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93308 Location<\/a>
\nPaulina Diaz (661) 444-3663
\nCommunity meeting, 1st Wednesday, bi-monthly, 2:00 pm
\n(DARK June, July, August and September)
\nWebsite<\/a><\/p>\n

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

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

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

Richland Schools District
\nFRC:<\/strong> 331 Shafter Ave, Shafter, CA 93263 Location<\/a>
\nAdam Alvidrez (661) 746-8690
\nCommunity meeting, 3rd Wednesday monthly, 11:00 am at the Shafter Mennonite Brethren Church, 400 Kern St., Shafter, CA 93263 Location<\/a>
\n(DARK July & December)
\nWebsite<\/a><\/p>\n

South Valley Neighborhood Partnership Collaborative (Arvin \/ Lamont \/ Vineland)<\/h4>\n

Community meeting, 1st Thursday monthly, 10:00 am, Location varies each month (call for location)
\n(DARK July & January)
\nJanet Hernandez (661) 845-2724<\/p>\n

Arvin Family Resource Center<\/h4>\n

Arvin Union School District
\nFRC:<\/strong> 300 Franklin St, Arvin, CA 93203 Location<\/a>
\nDr. Mario Venegas (661) 854-6565
\nWebsite<\/a><\/p>\n

Lamont Family Success Center<\/h4>\n

Lamont Elementary School District
\nFRC:<\/strong> 7839 Burgundy Ave, Lamont, CA 93241 Location<\/a>
\nJennifer Wood-Slayton (661) 845-2724 ext. 300
\nWebsite<\/a><\/p>\n

Vineland Family Resource Center<\/h4>\n

Vineland School District
\nFRC:<\/strong> 14713 Weedpatch Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93307 Location<\/a>
\nAnthony Beckman (661) 845-3713
\nWebsite<\/a><\/p>\n

Veteran’s Collaborative<\/h4>\n

Kern County Veterans Service Department
\n1120 Golden State Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301 Location<\/a>
\nJenny Frank (661) 395-4312
\nCollaborative meeting, 4th Thursday bi-monthly, 10:00 am
\n(DARK November & December)
\nWebsite<\/a><\/p>\n

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

Wasco Union Elementary School District
\nWasco Education & FRC:<\/strong> 440 Griffith Ave., Wasco, CA 93280 Location<\/a>
\nKorinna Campbell (661) 758-7443
\nCommunity meeting, 4th Wednesday monthly, 10:00 a.m.
\n(DARK June, July, August, November & December)
\nWebsite<\/a><\/p>\n

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

West Side Recreation & Park District
\nWest Side Outreach & Learning Center, 500 Cascade Pl, Taft, CA 93268 Location<\/a>
\nStephanie Molina (661) 745-4507
\nCommunity meeting, 2nd Tuesday bi-monthly, 2:00 p.m. Meetings held virtually.
\n(DARK June, August, October & December)
\nWebsite<\/a><\/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 Location<\/a>
\n(760) 338-3488
\nWebsite<\/a><\/p>\n

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

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

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

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

Faith Based Resource Center<\/h2>\n

Open to All Regardless of Religion<\/em><\/p>\n

Catholic Charities of Bakersfield<\/h4>\n

825 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301 Location<\/a>
\n(661) 281-2130
\nWebsite<\/a><\/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 Location<\/a>
\n(661) 327-4030
\nWebsite<\/a><\/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 Location<\/a>
\n(661) 843-7795
\nWebsite<\/a><\/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 Location<\/a>
\n(661) 328-9055
\nWebsite<\/a><\/p>\n

Richardson Special Needs Collaborative<\/h4>\n

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

Exceptional Family Center<\/h4>\n

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

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