Kern County, CA - Department of Human Services
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The Online RFA Orientation is only available for Relative/Non-Related Extended Family Member applicants with a foster child currently placed in their care.
If you do not have a foster child currently in your care, you are required to complete orientation in-person at the Columbus Center, 3711 Columbus Street, Bakersfield, CA 93306. Call 661-631-6204 to register.
- First, read the Orientation PDF.
- Second, fill out the following questionnaire to verify you viewed the orientation and to start the Resource Family Approval process.