Family Urgent Response System
(FURS): 833-939-3877
For Access to Behavioral Health Services or the Crisis Line
1-800-991-5272
CalHOPE Warm Line
833-317-HOPE(4673)
24-hour Suicide Prevention
800-273-8255
Virtual Support Services
Please feel free to join us in our meetings. Any questions please feel free to call Gayla Gibson @ 661-332-5129.
Wellness
Kern County Women, Infants & Children (WIC)
COVID-19 Resources
Behavioral Health & Recovery Services
Child Care
Community Connection for Child Care
Community Action Partnership of Kern – Head Start/Early Head Start
Bringing the Caregiver Voice to the State
California’s caregivers have an unprecedented opportunity to participate in statewide policy discussion & formation. Policymakers and decision-makers want to know what supports the retention and recruitment of quality family homes for the state’s most vulnerable children. You can add your voice by becoming a member of California Alliance of Caregivers for updates, events, and leadership opportunities and
- Testify at State Hearings
- Participate in Caregiver Day at the Capitol
- Attend a Resource Family Forum
- Give feedback to your California Alliance of Caregivers Ambassador: Gayla Gibson Email
- JV 290
- Contact your legislators:
- Child & Family Team Meetings
Parents & Caregivers for Wellness
- Increase Access to Appropriate, Individualized Care
- Improve Quality and Effectiveness of Care
- Encourage Greater Collaboration Among Child-Serving Agencies and Providers
- Promote Engagement of Parents & Caregivers