California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Children (CalWORKs) at Bakersfield
College provides education, employment training, support services and work study opportunities
to increase wage earning power and lead to self-sufficiency.
A counselor is available to help develop an education and employment plan that addresses
both short-term and long-term goals. An assessment of your needs will be made to determine
what services can be met by Bakersfield College and what referrals are appropriate.
Located in the Student Services Center on the east wing of the second floor of the
CSS Building.
Email using your BC email and include your BC ID Number if you have one.
General Assistance
Kern County Help-Line: (661) 336-5200, (800)-273-2275 or 211
Links those in need to services available in the community such as food, clothing
and shelter. 211 can be dialed from ANY phone line at no charge.
DHS Welfare-to-Work
The Welfare-to-Work Program is designed to assist individuals receiving cash aid benefits
through the county CalWORKs Program. The primary benefit of the Welfare-to-Work Program
is to provide you with the tools required to prepare for work and to be able to support
your family. Their goal is to assist you in realizing your full potential so that
you and your children can improve the quality of your life. For more information,
visit the Welfare-to-Work Webpage
Child Care
Bakersfield College Child Development Center
The centers are licensed through the California Department of Social Services. All
teachers are professionally trained in the field of early childhood education, and
are certificated through the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
Placement in the program is made according to state priorities and date of application.
Apply online now or the Child Development Center! The program is designed for income eligible families who are enrolled in BC courses
leading to a specific career/professional goal.
Food
Community Action Partnership of Kern
Programs include Food Bank, Head Start, WIC and Friendship House. Please the CAPK website to preview all of their programs.
Kern County Department of Human Services/Cal Fresh Program
Students interested in applying for the CalFresh program may call (661) 631-6062 to request an application by mail. Upon completion of the application and receipt
from the county, the applicant will receive an appointment by mail. Apply for Kern County Human Services/Cal Fresh online.
Golden Empire Gleaners
A referral can be provided be contacting a School Counselor, Community Specialist
or School Administrator where YOUR child attends school. For more information on the
Golden Empire Gleaners, check out the Golden Empire Gleaners website.
Catholic Social Services
Self-Referral Process: Catholic Social Services are available Monday - Friday from
8:00 am - 12:00 and 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm. The student must take an ID and Social Security
card for every adult in the home requesting services and a Social Security card for
every child. Students can call to request services. For more information on the Catholic
Social Services, check out the Catholic Charities website.
Work
BC Career Education
Career Education (CE) prepares students for a wide range of high-wage, high skill,
high-demand careers. CE is at the forefront of preparing students to succeed in fast-growing,
high-growth industries around the country. Career Education page
America's Job Center of California (AJCC)
The local One-Stop Center within the County of Kern which serves as the recruitment
and training center for local employers and job seekers. AJCC provides basic training
courses and also partners with Employers' Training Resource (ETR) for more in-depth
training courses. America's Job Center of California
