Dream Center & Coffee House

Vital Stats

Olivia V

Bakersfield, CA

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The Problem

In Kern County there are about 2,500 foster youth. 70% of foster youth say they want to attend college, only 3% go and only 1% graduate. Within 2-4 years foster youth go on public assistance, 60% become pergnant, and 51% are unemployed.

Plan of Action

The Kern County Network for Children (KCNC) working together with our community partners has created an innovative resource center for foster youth that serves as an easily accessible, inviting hub for comprehensive, integrated services and unique job training. The Dream Center assists current and former foster youth transition to independence and self-sufficiency. Services utilize a formal case management system, with co-located staff from Kern County Probation Kern High School District and the Department of Human Services Independent Living Program on-site and available to reduce the duplication of services and increase service accessibility for youth.
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Child Abuse
Education
Financial Education
Homelessness
Homelessness and Poverty
Bullying and Violence

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