The Dream Center offers Kern County foster youth and emanicipated youth a range of support services and structured programs.

Services based at the Dream Center include:

• Mentoring from former foster youth - Kern County Foster Youth Services (Brochure)
• Tutoring - Project D.R.E.A.M.
• Life Skill workshops
• Education, training & employment support
• Information, referral & advice
• Advocacy material

On-Site Partners:

• Foster Youth Services of Kern County (View Schedule)
• Kern High School District (View Schedule)
• Kern County Probation (View Schedule)
• Independent Living Program (ILP) - Department of Human Services (View Schedule)
• Transitional Age Youth (T.A.Y.) - Department of Mental Health (View Schedule)
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Valley (View Schedule)

Facilities and Resources include:

• Computer usage at Resource Center
• Internet access at both Resource Center & Coffee Shop
• Photocopier and fax
• Resource Library

Click HERE to view the location map.

Operating Hours: Monday to Friday - 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (excluding public holidays)

Other Information & Services You Should Know About

Foster Youth

Emanicipated Foster Youth

Resources for Community Members Working With Foster Youth

Do you or someone you know need help? Go to a list of program phone numbers and locations.