Grand Jury releases report on Kern CPS reforms
The Kern County Grand Jury reviewed the Child Protective Services Bureau on Feb 26 to assess policy changes under the Department of Human Services. The findings highlight unified CPS structure, faster decisions, and expanded programs including Emergency Response, Court Services, Family Maintenance, and Adoptions with emphasis on safety, permanence, and family reunification.
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Health, Education, and Social Services Committee
Kern County Grand Jury
Child Protective Services Bureau
CPS
Department of Human Services
DHS
Child Welfare Services
Kern County
California Avenue
Bakersfield
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Kern County Board of Supervisors
BCS
Child Welfare League of America
CWLA
CPS and Prevention and Community Partnership Bureau
PCPB
BOS
FRC
Juvenile Justice Center
VFM
Public input session on Kern County child care needs
Kern County Child Care Council invites public comment on underserved areas for state funded child care programs. Session Wednesday April 23 at 4 30 p m in University Square Building Bakersfield room US2 2000 K Street. Call 636 4444 for details.
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Kern County
University Square
Us2
K Street
Bakersfield
California Department of Education/Child Development Division
SPC
California
Department of Education
Changes in Child Support Tracking Reported by Kern Grand Jury
Kern County Grand Jury notes complaints about child support case tracking and reports a major change in how applications become claims. CSS provides automated phone lines for payment and case information. The department will post the report for public review and directs readers to the Kern County Library and Grand Jury website for final reports and responses.
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Kern County Library
CSS
Kern County Grand Jury
Department of Child Support Services
Kern County Library System
Co.kern.ca
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Return of monies aids successful court actions noted
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