For the kids of Kern County

CareForKids.org was formed as a not-for-profit organization in the Spring of 1999, to raise money for local children’s charities. Each year, CareForKids.org places 60% of all money raised into an Endowment Fund, for the future of our children. The remaining 40% is awarded twice a year to local charities that specialize in children’s needs, where 100% of all proceeds will stay in Kern County, 100% will go directly to children’s needs, and 100% of the money will never go towards any administrative costs! Our board members carefully consider numerous requests for funding and award grants based on the number of children who will benefit and the needs of both the requesting organization and the community as a whole.

$1,200,000
Total amount of grants made since 2005.

This is why we do it…

Bakersfield Angels

Grant for 10K to Bakersfield Angels Non Profit to provide backpacks, shoes and other necessities for foster kids in Kern County. “Every Sole Matters” is a huge assist to foster parents at back-to-school time. A huge thank you to our Board member, Matthew Clark for underwriting a portion of this grant.

Adoption Party

In 2021, CARE granted money for the National Adoption Day after party. The party included clowns, food and beverage and games. The party was held on the lawn of the Juvenile Justice Center where the adoptions took place. 

PAL Shop with a Cop

C.A.R.E. has granted $5,000 to Police Activities League in 2021. The children, all between the ages of 8 and 17, were chosen from BPAL’s afterschool program based on attendance, grades and behavior.

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