KERN COUNTY NETWORK FOR CHILDREN
Our Children. Our Community.
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
The KCNC Foundation supports the needs of foster youth and families in Kern County. Funds are used for emergency needs such as transportation, health care and other basic life needs to support our youth. In many cases funds are used to help transition youth and families into better living conditions by assisting with security deposits, appliances and other necessities.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Dream Center
A one-stop drop-in center serving foster youth with a variety of social and mental health services.
Where we work
External reviews

Our Sustainable Development Goals
Learn more about Sustainable Development Goals.
Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
To facilitate the transition from foster youth to employment and self-sustainability. To assist families in preventing child abuseImproving the quality of life for Kern County. To improve the quality of life for Kern County children.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Provide assistance with basic emergency needs that other organizations are not able to provide. Operate the Dream Center, the "go-to" place for foster youth to receive comprehensive services.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
26 years of experience serving Kern County children and a Governing Board comprised of the top leaders in the public and private sectors.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
The relocation of the Dream Center to a new 5,000 square foot facility has greatly expanding services. Youth continue to be served during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Financials
Unlock nonprofit financial insights that will help you make more informed decisions. Try our monthly plan today.
- Analyze a variety of pre-calculated financial metrics
- Access beautifully interactive analysis and comparison tools
- Compare nonprofit financials to similar organizations
Want to see how you can enhance your nonprofit research and unlock more insights?
Learn more
about GuideStar Pro.
Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
Connect with nonprofit leaders
SubscribeBuild relationships with key people who manage and lead nonprofit organizations with GuideStar Pro. Try a low commitment monthly plan today.
- Analyze a variety of pre-calculated financial metrics
- Access beautifully interactive analysis and comparison tools
- Compare nonprofit financials to similar organizations
Want to see how you can enhance your nonprofit research and unlock more insights? Learn More about GuideStar Pro.
Connect with nonprofit leaders
SubscribeBuild relationships with key people who manage and lead nonprofit organizations with GuideStar Pro. Try a low commitment monthly plan today.
- Analyze a variety of pre-calculated financial metrics
- Access beautifully interactive analysis and comparison tools
- Compare nonprofit financials to similar organizations
Want to see how you can enhance your nonprofit research and unlock more insights? Learn More about GuideStar Pro.
KERN COUNTY NETWORK FOR CHILDREN
Board of directorsas of 08/13/2020
Mr. John Nilon
Retired CAO
Term: 2019 - 2021
Ms. Dena Murphy
KC Dept. of Human Services
Term: 2019 - 2021
Ryan Alsop
County of Kern
Mary Barlow
KCSOS
Stephen Bacon
CSUB
Chandra Commuri
CSUB
Matt Constantine
KC Dept. of Public Health
Mick Gleason
KC Board of Supervisors
Valente Guzman
Early Childhood Council of Kern
Deb Johnson
Veterans Assistance Foundation
Roland Maier
First 5 Kern
Linda Hoyle
Child Guidance Clinic
TR Merickel
KC Probation Dept.
Dena Murphy
KC Dept. of Human Services
John Nilon
CSU Trustee
Stephen Pelz
KC Housing Authority
Bryon Schaefer
KHSD
Jennie Sill
KC Mental Health Dept.
Eric Simpson
Community Member
Pam Singh
KC Public Defender
Curt Williams
Kern Foster Youth Services
Donny Youngblood
KC Sheriff
Raymonda Burnham-Marquez
Juvenile Justice Center
Greg Terry
BPD