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 Homeless Center

C.A.R.E. granted $7,326 to purchase 30 Chrome Books for Bethany Services at the Bakersfield Homeless Center for their Champ Camp After School Program serving homeless children in grades K through 8. Special thanks to Joe Gregory at Grapevine MSP Technology Services.

Thumbs up Cancer Down

Thumbs Up – Cancer Down

C.A.R.E. granted $4,375 to purchase Power Up packs for Thumbs Up – Cancer Down. These packs contain things designed to provide comfort to kids during chemotherapy treatments such as knit caps, portable cell phone chargers and other items to pass the time.

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. 

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