Kern County Group Home Coalition

Formed in 2003, the Group Home Coalition's mission is to unify and meet the needs of Kern County youth through a collaborative effort of group home providers and community resources. This will be accomplished by meeting as a coalition once per month to discuss current legislation, trends, openings, and special guest speakers relating to the group homes' purpose. Coalition members consist of Kern County Foster Family Agency and Group Home Administrators, Kern County Probation, Kern County Department of Human Services and Community Care and Licensing Representatives. The Kern County Group Home Coalition is hosted by Foster Youth Services.

Upcoming Meeting/Training Dates

    February 7, 2008 Room US – 1
    Resource Presentation/ Gang Awareness: Prevention & Intervention Bakersfield Police Department- Special Enforcement Unit

    March 6, 2008 Room US - 3
    Roundtable Forum

    April 3, 2008 Room US – 2
     Resource Presentation/ TBA

    May 1, 2008 Learning Center Rooms 1 & 2
    Roundtable Forum

    June 5, 2008 Room US – 2
     Resource Presentation/ TBA

    July- Location TBA
    Roundtable Forum

    August- Location TBA
    Resource Presentation/ Education & Resources Foster Youth Services/ Education Stability Task Force & Bakersfield College

    September- January- Location TBA
    Resource Presentations TBA

    All meetings are located at:
    Kern County Network for Children
    University Square
    2000 K Street
    Bakersfield, CA. 93301

The Group Home Coalition always welcomes resource presentations/training from community members and agencies that would enrich services for youth. Please contact Carrie Bloxom at 661.636.4488.

Visit the Foster Youth Services' Group Home Administrative resource website for more information!

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