Kern Bridges Youth Homes

KBYH is committed to provide for the physical, emotional, social, and mental health needs of abused and neglected children or children in danger of being neglected or abused and their families

Kern Bridges Youth Homes (KBYH) was established in 1987 as a 501(c)3 non-profit, state licensed Foster Family Agency.
A volunteer Board of Directors, composed of a cross section of citizens representing the community, governs KBYH. Kern Bridges received accreditation from the California Association of Services for Children (CSC) in 1994. CSC has merged with another agency and is now known as the California Alliance for Children and Family Services.
The largest portion of KBYH funding comes from the Federal, State, and County government. Other funding sources include grants, corporate gifts in-kind, and private contributions.
In 1997, KBYH opened a 6-bed group home program for severely disturbed boys aged 8-12. The program is called The John and Dorothy Almklov House, honoring the Almklov family for their many years of supporting children’s programs in Kern County.
In 1999, the state licensed KBYH as a private adoption agency. This major step provides for a larger continuum of care.
Also in 1999, KBYH was licensed to provide CEU’s to nurses, LCSW’s and other professionals.
In 2001, KBYH opened its second group home, a 12-bed facility for severely disturbed boys aged 8-15. The program is called The Daniel and Nancy Marble Casa de Niños, honoring KBYH’s founder and his family.
In 2003, KBYH purchased a new building for FFA and Administrative offices on Stine Road. Our new building also has a large training facility for the Community Education Program and training of prospective foster parents.

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