[metaslider id="31054"]

Helping People...Changing Lives.

Established in 1965, Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK) administers more than a dozen programs aimed at meeting children, families and individuals at their point of need, for those who have had difficulty engaging the “American Dream.” Download our one-sheet flyer with brief descriptions of our programs: English | Español.

To find out more about CAPK and how its work touches the lives of over 137,000 of your neighbors, co-workers, family and friends annually please watch our CAPK Agency Video!

If you’re interested in becoming a volunteer with CAPK please fill out the Volunteer Inquiry Form today!

Head Start/State Child Development

Health & Nutrition Services

Community Services

Youth & Family Services

The Promise of Community Action:

Community Action changes people’s lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.

our mission:

Community Action Partnership of Kern is committed to addressing poverty through direct services, advocacy, and locally driven solutions that promote dignity and self-sufficiency in the communities we serve.

our vision:

Community Action Partnership of Kern will create resilient communities where every individual has opportunities to succeed and pursue their unique goals through the expansion and implementation of support services, partnerships, and resources.