Foster Care and Adoptions
Foster Care and
Adoptions
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Foster Care
Our Foster Family Agency (FFA) program is licensed to recruit, train, certify, and support foster families, also known as Resource Families, to provide safe, nurturing, and temporary homes for children and youth who cannot live with their biological families. The FFA works closely with the Department of Human Services to match children with appropriate foster homes and provide ongoing case management, support services, and training to ensure each child’s physical, emotional, and developmental needs are met. The goal of our FFA program is to promote stability, healing, and permanency for children—whether through reunification with their families, adoption, or transition to independent living.
Adoptions
Our Adoption Program helps children and youth in the foster care system achieve permanency by connecting them with resource families who are ready to provide a stable, loving, and lifelong home. The program guides prospective adoptive parents through every step of the process—including orientation, training, home assessment, and certification—while offering ongoing support and resources to ensure successful placements.
Becoming a Resource Family
1
Application & Orientation
Review orientation materials and complete the application form.
2
Clearances
Complete background checks and submit required documents.
3
Home & Vehicle Evaluation
Schedule and complete safety inspections.
4
Training & Interviews
Participate in our comprehensive training and family interviews
Minimum Requirements:
- Be at least 21 years old
- Reside within 50 miles of Bakersfield
- Valid California Driver’s License & insured, reliable vehicle
- No convictions other than minor traffic violations (exemptions possible)
- Ability to support a child for up to 45 days after placement
Contact Us
Ready to begin? Call (661) 396-2301 or email info@kernbridges.com.