Family Health
Back to Fall 2026Get to know California Children's Services (CCS)
CCS is the state's longest-running health care program, started in 1927. In Kern County, CCS provides case management and funding for over 6,000 children with medical needs.
What is CCS?
- A state program that helps children (under 21 years old) with certain diseases, physical limitations, or chronic health problems
What conditions can CCS cover?
- Congenital heart disease
- Cancer/tumors
- Diabetes
- Severe injuries (brain, spinal cord, burns, etc.)
What benefits does CCS provide?
- Medical care that CCS arranges and funds
- Assistance for transportation for in- and out-of-county medical appointments
- Dental topical fluoride
What is dental topical fluoride?
Dental topical fluoride is a treatment that is applied directly to the teeth and is used to help prevent cavities and make teeth stronger.
Through CCS, children 6 to 21 are covered twice a year (every six months) for the treatment.
Source: California Children's Services
Categories: Children's health
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To learn more, talk to your child's primary care provider, or contact the Kern County CCS office at 1.661.868.0504.