Tag: Bakersfield

Community Suppports Foster Youth Services

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Covenant Community Services, Inc. (Covenant), is a nonprofit 501(c)3 based in Bakersfield, California. The mission of Covenant is “providing hope and love to abused and neglected children”. Covenant accomplishes mission through partnerships with the local community including those from the faith, corporate and private sector. Recently, Covenant has received funding from Imbibe Wines, Bakersfield, California’s…



Foster care news and notes

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This is an online news summary of articles related to foster care, child abuse and neglect and former foster youth. The articles are compiled by the team at Covenant and posted for your use, education and awareness. Soothe your soul and taste buds – This is a review of Covenant Coffee by Bakersfield Californian food…



New Hope Brewing in Oildale for Former Foster Youth

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OILDALE, Calif. — There is new hope brewing in Oildale, and it centers around a new coffee shop. Covenant Community Services’ aim is to restore lives and transform generations by providing job skills and training to former foster youth. The grand opening of Covenant Coffee marks a tangible change to an area struggling with a negative reputation. “Oildale is known for meth problems, gang violence and poverty. We want to bring hope here, not only for those…