On this week’s Kern County In Depth, Connor Dore speaks with three people with first hand experience with Kern County Child Protective Services. This program features a mandated reported who is required to call CPS after seeing signs of abuse, a grandmother trying to get help for her grandson and a man who was in the foster care system.
Nearly 5,000 people sign petition calling for investigation into Kern County CPS
17 News invited the assistant director of Department of Human Services Maria Bermudez, to respond to issues raised by guests, but she declined to appear on this episode.
Read the department’s statement below:
The Department of Human Services Child Protective Services (CPS) values the voices of children, families, community members, and all who share their lived experiences. We recognize that bringing forward a concern often comes from a place of care, courage, and at times frustration of navigating through a complex system, and we want to honor and respect their experiences. Every concern is taken seriously, and we are committed to reviewing and addressing them appropriately…