Overview

Kern County Aging & Adult Services offers a broad array of programs designed to help older adults and individuals with disabilities maintain independence and remain safely in their homes and communities. Through the In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program, eligible residents can receive paid caregiver support for essential daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, meal preparation, personal care, and light housekeeping. They also administer Meals on Wheels for homebound seniors and provide congregate meals at Senior Nutrition sites, which not only offer nutritious lunch but also crucial opportunities for social interaction and community engagement. The department additionally provides family caregiver support, adult protective services, referrals for health insurance and legal aid, low-income food assistance, and Ombudsman advocacy to safeguard elder care rights. Beyond in-home care, Kern County connects seniors to community-based resources like cooling centers during heat waves, transportation assistance to nutrition sites, and outreach support for program navigation and emergency preparedness. Although they do not operate residential living facilities, their collaborative services—ranging from caregiver training and program intake to protective oversight and meals—help prevent institutionalization and promote community wellness, resilience, and dignity for older adults throughout the region. Kern County Aging & Adult Services offers a broad array of programs designed to help older adults and individuals with disabilities maintain independence and remain safely in their homes and communities. Through the In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program, eligible residents can receive paid caregiver support for essential daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, meal preparation, personal care, and light housekeeping. They also administer Meals on Wheels for homebound seniors and provide congregate meals at Senior Nutrition sites, which not only offer nutritious lunch but also crucial opportunities for social interaction and community engagement. The department additionally provides family caregiver support, adult protective services, referrals for health insurance and legal aid, low-income food assistance, and Ombudsman advocacy to safeguard elder care rights. Beyond in-home care, Kern County connects seniors to community-based resources like cooling centers during heat waves, transportation assistance to nutrition sites, and outreach support for program navigation and emergency preparedness. Although they do not operate residential living facilities, their collaborative services—ranging from caregiver training and program intake to protective oversight and meals—help prevent institutionalization and promote community wellness, resilience, and dignity for older adults throughout the region.

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