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CPS Understaffed, Underfunded—Valley Families May Feel the Strain


A Grand Jury report reveals staffing and funding failures in Kern CPS. Rural families in the Kern River Valley may face delays and fewer child welfare resources.

Posted 8/14/25

KERN RIVER VALLEY, CALIF. A new Kern County Grand Jury report is raising alarms about chronic staffing shortages, high caseloads, and pay disparities within Child Protective Services …

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