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H.E.A.R.T.S. Connection

A Kern County family resource centre running English and Spanish autism parent support groups and IEP assistance.

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The practical details

Ages servedFamilies of disabled children of all ages; sibling events for ages 8–13
Current waitNo wait time published in the sources we saw — ask when you call
WhereKern County — groups in Bakersfield, Delano, Kern River Valley, Tehachapi and Ridgecrest
Address4500 California Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93309
Phone(661) 328-9055
Emailinfo@heartsfrc.org
HoursMon–Fri 9am–4pm
Funding takenFree IEP trainings and IEP clinics

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What this is, in plain language

A parent-run family resource centre offering peer support groups, advocacy and IEP help for families of disabled children across Kern County, in English and Spanish. Runs free IEP trainings and monthly IEP clinics with a disability rights attorney.

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What they say about themselves

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  • A Family Empowerment Center staffed by parents of disabled children, providing parent-to-parent support, advocacy, training and resource coordination across Kern County in English and Spanish.
  • Runs support groups facilitated by trained facilitators at varying times each month, in English and Spanish, with guest speakers.
  • Offers free IEP trainings in both languages and free monthly IEP clinics in Bakersfield with an attorney from Disability Rights California.
  • A Resource Specialist can attend your child's IEP meeting if that would help, with at least 10 days' notice.

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  • Says its services are free to families
  • Offers help in Spanish
  • Names the local area it covers
  • Describes help with school and special education rights

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