PathPoint

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Support PathPoint's Services for People with Developmental Disabilities

Established in 1964, PathPoint is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that supports people to flourish. We partner with children, adults, and families to find hope and empowerment, build life skills, access systems of support, and develop meaningful relationships. In Kern County, PathPoint currently supports over 222 individuals through Employment Services(ES), Community Integration Services (CIS), Independent Living Services (ILS), and Transition Services. We continue to use innovative solutions and creativity while prioritizing person-centered practices to keep the people we support integrated, happy, and engaged. As we take this time to celebrate our individuals' accomplishments, we would like to share some of our highlights in Kern:

Community Integration Services

We continue our partnerships with our volunteer sites: All Seated in a Barn, Senior Center, and Discovery Shop. We also continue to run our in-house Connection Shop. The shop creates a controlled retail environment where individuals work on their customer service skills and money counting skills.
Continue to connect the people we support with the right Assistive Technology, allowing them to increase independence and become part of their own local community in their own unique way.

Employment Services

Continue to provide Employment Services in Kern County which include job development and on-site job coaching.
Our Project SEARCH (PS) service celebrated their third graduation at Kern County Public Library, which resulted in two interns being hired. Also, PS has returned to Dignity's Mercy Downtown Hospital where our current interns are participating in the Environmental Services Department.

Independent Living Services

Kern County recently launched Independent Living Services along with Coordinated Family Supports. The ultimate goal for both of these services is to support individuals in order for them to gain independence either in their own home or within their family home. Overall, the services are tailored to meet the specific needs of both the individual and their family (when it applies), respecting their language and culture.

Transition Services

Throughout our PUENTES/BRIDGES service, we continue to assist transition-age youth with an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) to understand the transition process from school services to adult services, and into the workforce using transition planning.

PathPoint 2025 Highlights

Your donation will support individuals like...

Ruben, who works as an intern at Mercy Downtown Hospital through our Project SEARCH internship. With the support of Skills Trainers and mentors, Ruben is having a successful rotation in the Environmental Services Department. During the afternoons, Ruben and his peers engage in workshops where they all have the opportunity to work on curriculum that discusses proper employment etiquette and job seeking skills. Upon completion of his internship, Ruben will receive support from our Employment Specialist to secure competitive employment. Mikey, who is working on his daily life skills. Recently, with the support of his staff, he began engaging in cooking lessons to learn how to make some of his favorite meals. This new skill has given Mikey the opportunity to explore some new recipes and become more self-sufficient.

Thank you for helping PathPoint support people with developmental disabilities in Kern County, like Ruben and Mikey!

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Organization name

PathPoint

Tax id (EIN)

95-2371668

Address

4701 Stockdale Highway
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93309

Phone

8059663310

emahbest@wtpinc.org

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