Welcome to Special Stars Bakersfield
Bringing Help and Hope to Bakersfield Families
Bakersfield is a city full of hardworking families, but many face significant challenges, especially those raising children with special needs. At Special Stars, we are committed to supporting this community by providing essential resources to families in need.
Why We Serve Bakersfield
In Bakersfield, poverty and limited access to social services make it difficult for families to meet even the most basic needs. For parents of children with special needs, the challenges are even greater. These families often face:
- High medical and caregiving expenses
- Difficulty maintaining stable employment due to caregiving demands
- Isolation and limited support systems
Special Stars is here to fill the gap, ensuring these families don’t have to struggle alone.es to travel and explore new places. On this blog, we share our experiences and tips for traveling with kids. Our goal is to inspire other families to get out and see the world, even with young children. Follow along for our latest adventures!
Our Impact in Bakersfield
We provide essential items that can make a real difference, such as:
- Diapers and Hygiene Products: A simple but critical need for many families.
- Household Essentials: Laundry detergent, cleaning supplies, and more.
- Holiday Support: Gift cards to help families create joyful holiday memories.
Our goal is to bring relief and dignity to Bakersfield families who need it most.
The Growing Need for Support in Bakersfield
Bakersfield, California, faces numerous challenges that highlight the urgent need for support, particularly for families with children who have special needs. With a poverty rate of nearly 20%, Bakersfield’s poverty level is significantly higher than the national average of about 12.3%. This financial strain makes it difficult for families to access basic necessities, let alone specialized care for children with disabilities. Additionally, one in five children in Kern County lives in a household that struggles to meet basic needs, compared to the national average of one in six children. Despite these challenges, Bakersfield’s healthcare infrastructure is stretched thin, with a lack of specialists and limited access to resources for children with special needs. The unemployment rate in Bakersfield is also higher than the national average, with 7.7% of the population unemployed, compared to the national rate of 3.9%. This combination of high poverty, limited resources, and lack of access to services makes Bakersfield one of the areas with the greatest need for support, especially for families who often turn to online sources for help that is not readily available locally.