Kern Down Syndrome Network

Kern Down Syndrome Network Contact information, map and directions, contact form, opening hours, services, ratings, photos, videos and announcements from Kern Down Syndrome Network, 1712 19th Street, Suite 215, Bakersfield, CA.

KDSN’s mission is to empower and celebrate individuals with Down syndrome by providing opportunities, support, and resources through inclusive education, outreach, and community programs.

11/18/2025

📲 Stay Connected With KDSN! 💙💛
We’re excited to introduce KDSN Text Updates — an easy way to make sure you never miss important information, event reminders, or opportunities for your family and our community.

Life moves fast, and posts don’t always reach everyone.
That’s why we’re launching text messaging — quick, simple, and right when you need it. ✨

What you’ll receive:

• Friendly reminders about upcoming events & deadlines
• Alerts when registration opens
• Updates on resources, support, and volunteer opportunities
• No spam — just the good stuff 💛

👉 Want to join our text list?
Visit the link below to sign up!

https://mailchi.mp/kerndsn/sms-signup

Thank you for being part of the KDSN community — we are so grateful to grow with you, support you, and stay connected in meaningful ways. 💙

🎄✨ KDSN Holiday Party! ✨🎄Our favorite celebration of the year is almost here — and we can’t wait to kick off the season ...
11/14/2025

🎄✨ KDSN Holiday Party! ✨🎄
Our favorite celebration of the year is almost here — and we can’t wait to kick off the season together! 💛💙

Join us on Saturday, December 6th from 11 AM – 2 PM for a joyful afternoon created with our community in mind. A place where our families can slow down, enjoy the moment, and visit with Santa without long lines or pressure. 🎅💫

✨ What’s Included:
🍽️ Lunch
🎨 Cookie Decorating
📸 Photo Booth + Photos with Santa
🎁 Festive Fun & Holiday Cheer

📍 4201 Stine Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93313
🎟️ $10 per person ages 3+ — ages 2 & under are free
📝 Registration is required: VISIT THE LINK IN BIO

This event fills quickly every year — we would love to celebrate the season together as a community full of joy, laughter, and connection. ❤️

🎨 Creative ConnectionsWhere creativity meets connection.Settle into a space where art feels easy, conversation feels nat...
11/08/2025

🎨 Creative Connections
Where creativity meets connection.

Settle into a space where art feels easy, conversation feels natural, and community feels like home.
This meet-up is for teens and adults (13+) of all abilities who want to create, explore, and just be together.

📅 Saturday, November 15, 2025
🕐 1:00 PM
📍 Lines & Living Art

No art experience needed — just curiosity, color, and community.
👥 Teens must be accompanied by an adult.
📝 Registration required to attend. Visit the link in bio

Bring a friend — or meet one here. 💛
We can’t wait to create with you.

📣 Join us for our November Family Gathering!We’re welcoming Ana Pelayo, Assistant Clients’ Rights Advocate with Disabili...
11/03/2025

📣 Join us for our November Family Gathering!
We’re welcoming Ana Pelayo, Assistant Clients’ Rights Advocate with Disability Rights California, for an important discussion on Alternatives to Conservatorship.

Learn about:
✨ What conservatorships are and how they work
✨ Rights that remain protected under the law
✨ Alternatives that encourage independence and advocacy

🗓 Saturday, November 8, 2025
🕧 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 New Life Church – South side building behind the main sanctuary (near the playground gate)
🍎 Snacks and drinks will be provided
💙 Free and open to the public! (VISIT THE LINK IN BIO TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT)

Let’s learn together and continue building an informed, empowered community.

✨ Thank You, Kern County! ✨Our hearts are overflowing with gratitude after this year’s Walk for a Million Dreams! 💛💙To e...
10/29/2025

✨ Thank You, Kern County! ✨

Our hearts are overflowing with gratitude after this year’s Walk for a Million Dreams! 💛💙

To every family who walked, every volunteer who showed up before sunrise, every sponsor and vendor who gave their time and talent, every performer who brought the energy, and every guest who came to celebrate with us — thank you.

Because of you, we didn’t just fill Stramler Park with people — we filled it with joy, inclusion, and community. 💫
Together, we created a day where every step, every cheer, and every smile reminded us why this network exists — to make sure every individual with Down syndrome has the love, support, and recognition they deserve.

We’ll be sharing more photos, videos, and individual shout-outs in the coming days — but for now, please know this:
Your presence made a difference. Your support made dreams shine. And your kindness continues to light the way. 🌠

If you took photos or videos during the Walk, we’d love to see them!
📸 Tag us [] and use so we can share your favorite moments, too.

From the entire Kern Down Syndrome Network family —
thank you for believing in every dream, big and small. 💛💙

10/29/2025

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Kern County’s largest Down syndrome awareness celebration was held over the weekend. Hundreds came together for the “Walk for a Million Dreams” …

10/29/2025

Thank you to the Kern County Down Syndrome Network for hosting an incredible day of inclusion, joy, and community at the Walk for a Million Dreams! Kern Down Syndrome Network

What a beautiful day! Happy Down Syndrome Awareness Month. Thank you to Dimples Ice Creams for coming out to celebrate w...
10/26/2025

What a beautiful day! Happy Down Syndrome Awareness Month. Thank you to Dimples Ice Creams for coming out to celebrate with us!

Pony rides with Wyatt 😍
10/26/2025

Pony rides with Wyatt 😍

Galaxy of Dreamers Spotlight: Meet Wyatt! 💫Wyatt — a shining light in our galaxy and one of the strongest little humans ...
10/23/2025

Galaxy of Dreamers Spotlight: Meet Wyatt! 💫
Wyatt — a shining light in our galaxy and one of the strongest little humans you’ll ever meet. 💫
From the moment he entered the world, Wyatt’s life has been a living testimony of God’s love and power. His journey hasn’t been easy, but every challenge has revealed another glimpse of God’s miracles in motion. When Wyatt faced heart surgery at just one year old, his family held tight to their faith — and watched the Lord work in ways they’ll never forget. Since then, Wyatt has grown stronger, healthier, and more joyful than ever, a daily reminder that God’s grace is bigger than any obstacle. 🙏💛

Wyatt is the heart of his family — silly, energetic, and endlessly loving. He fills every day with laughter and light, waving to everyone he meets and sharing joy with every smile. He loves books, music, dancing, being outside, and beatboxing into his little microphone. 🎤🎶 His family says he can find happiness anywhere, and that his joy radiates from a place only God could create.

They say, “We have witnessed God’s miracles and seen firsthand how much the Lord loves him and our whole family. Without him, we could never be whole. Down syndrome isn’t what makes him weak — it’s what makes him strong.” 💙

Wyatt’s story reminds us that every life is a gift — created with purpose, strengthened through faith, and made radiant by love.

💛 Help us celebrate Wyatt and all of our incredible dreamers — drop a 💛💙 in the comments to cheer him on!
✨ Want to join the celebration? Only 2 days left to register! Visit the link in bio to register, donate, or create your own team for this year’s Walk for a Million Dreams!

Galaxy of Dreamers Spotlight: Meet Juliette Belen! 💫Juliette Belen, lovingly known to her family as little Jelly Bean! 💛...
10/23/2025

Galaxy of Dreamers Spotlight: Meet Juliette Belen! 💫
Juliette Belen, lovingly known to her family as little Jelly Bean! 💛 From the moment she arrived, Juliette has been showing the world what strength, joy, and resilience look like. Though her journey began in the NICU, this determined girl quickly proved she’s unstoppable — overcoming every challenge with that signature smile and spirit that lights up every room. ✨

Juliette is full of energy, curiosity, and just the right amount of sass! She loves to sing and dance along with Mrs. Rachel, The Wiggles, and Super Simple Songs — and she never misses a chance to wave hello or blow a big kiss 😘. Her joy is contagious and her laughter reminds everyone around her that life’s most beautiful gifts are often the ones we never planned. 💛

There’s a saying her family loves:
“Down syndrome is a journey I never planned, but I sure do love my tour guide.” 🌈
Juliette, you make this journey brighter for everyone who knows you! 💙

💫 Help us celebrate Juliette — drop a 💛💙 in the comments to cheer her on as we continue celebrating Down Syndrome Awareness Month!
✨ Want to join the celebration? Only 2 days left to register! Visit the link in our bio to register, donate, or create your own team today!

Address

1712 19th Street, Suite 215
Bakersfield, CA
93301

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 3pm
Tuesday 10am - 3pm
Wednesday 10am - 3pm
Thursday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

+16612463200

Website

https://linktr.ee/kerndsn, https://kerndsn.org/walk-for-a-million-dreams/

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