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Kern County, California · Benefits and family services

Open a child support case in Kern County

Enroll for child support services and find the local or regional agency.

1 provider · 2 official links (1 online) · 5 reviewed requirements · sources checked October 15, 2026

In Kern County, 1 county department publishes 2 official links for this service, 1 of them online. Reviewed requirements cover eligibility (2), availability notices (1), documents (1) and languages (1). 1 provider publishes reviewed fee items and 1 provider lists forms on its guide.

These are the Kern County providers with a reviewed service link for this task. Other offices may also help, and a provider may serve only part of the county: check each service area. Fees and forms stay on each office’s guide, where their sources are cited.
County government

Kern County Child Support Services

Local child support services and branch information (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Find local agency information, branch contacts and assistance for your child support case.

Availability · Local agency or named branch
Kern announces that its branch offices will close Thursday, October 22, 2026 for all-staff training. Recheck the dated notice before visiting.
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Kern County child support agency · Kern — Child Support Services (opens in a new tab)

Named child-support agency, programme or branch contact section

nd assist with enrollment into Child Support. NEWS Offices Closed October 22, 2026 October 14, 2026 Our branch offices will be closed on Thursday, October 22, 2026, for an All-Staff Training.… View Details about Offices Closed October 22, 2026 Houchin Community Blood Bank Partnership October 14, 2026 Our department is partnering with Houchin Community Blood Bank to host a blood drive! We… View Details about Houchin Community Blood Bank Partnership OCTOBER 2026 CHILD

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Before you start · 2 requirements & conditions
Languages · Shared California programme guidance
The state language-access policy provides bilingual staff, translated materials and interpreter or translation services. Ask your agency for language assistance.
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California Department of Child Support Services · Child support — state-language (opens in a new tab)

Named California Child Support Services programme section

rences and are sensitive to cultural differences. Effective communication with customers who are non-English speaking must be achieved through bilingual staff, translated written materials, and contracted interpreter/translation services. Language Access Plan If you have any questions, need more information about the Dymally–Alatorre Bilingual Services Act

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Eligibility & access · Shared California programme guidance
Agency staff act in the public interest and do not represent either parent personally.
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California Department of Child Support Services · Child support — state-language (opens in a new tab)

Named California Child Support Services programme section

nts and provide a neutral go-between for parents. All Child Support Services staff act in the public interest and do not represent either side of a child support case. Access your case information Calculate support Make or receive payments Enroll for services Frequently asked questions

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Kern County child support agency · Kern — Child Support Services (opens in a new tab)

Named child-support agency, programme or branch contact section

tor Kern County Child Support Services ABOUT US Helping families create a better life for children. Our core purpose is to help families create a better life for children. Every action we take is guided by our Mission and Values and is reflected in how we work with families, our team, our community and our partners. OUR SERVICES We help parents navigate the Child Support process every step of the way to create the best outcome for families. We est

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Enroll for child support — California online application (opens in a new tab)Shared state instructions

Open a case through the shared California enrollment form; a court order is not required to enroll.

How to get started
  1. Open the California enrollment form and choose your language.
  2. Provide the information requested by the official form; contact the agency serving your county for help.
Before you start · 2 requirements & conditions
Eligibility & access · Shared California programme guidance
Either parent or a legal guardian can enroll, with or without an existing court order; the state lists no income eligibility requirement.
Source & saved evidence

California Department of Child Support Services · California Child Support Services — enroll (opens in a new tab)

Named California Child Support Services programme section

in 10 minutes with our online form Who Can Enroll Either parent, or a legal guardian, can enroll for support whether or not a court order exists. There are no income or other eligibility requirements for services. Our online enrollment form makes it quick and easy to enroll: Enroll Now We Can Help Establish new orders for financial

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Information & documents · Shared California programme guidance
For a paper application, use the state enrollment-packet page and mail or deliver the completed packet to your local agency.
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California Department of Child Support Services · Child support — state-in-person (opens in a new tab)

Named California Child Support Services programme section

, you will need to complete an enrollment packet. You will need to mail or deliver this packet to the child support office in your county. Find yours using our map tool. Enrollment Packet Paquete de Inscripción Forms Included in Enrollment Packet Participant

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California Department of Child Support Services · California Child Support Services — enroll (opens in a new tab)

Named California Child Support Services programme section

in 10 minutes with our online form Who Can Enroll Either parent, or a legal guardian, can enroll for support whether or not a court order exists. There are no income or other eligibility requirements for services. Our online enrollment form makes it quick and easy

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