Material Assistance
Earn While You Learn is a program consisting of lessons on pregnancy and parenting that encourages clients to educate themselves on parenting, while earning Baby Bucks that can be used to purchase new or gently used items from our Baby Boutique for their baby. Curriculum covers subjects from pregnancy, baby care, drug abuse, life skills and much more.
Clients with positive pregnancy tests who intend to carry and material assistance clients are given information about the program and a list of upcoming classes. Clients earn Baby Bucks by showing up to their appointment on time, meeting with a counselor, participating in a class, bringing their EWYL folder, and/or completing homework assignments. Every center that has put this program in place has experienced growth, both in numbers and in relationships, including our very own.
The Bakersfield Pregnancy Center welcomes new and gently used donations of the following:
- Infant diapers
- Baby wipes
- Baby wash, lotion, shampoo, etc
- Receiving blankets
- Crib-size blankets
- T-shirts and Onesies
- Socks and booties
- Gowns and Infant pajamas
- Bibs and hats
- Baby Towels
- Seasonally appropriate outfits for up to 12 month olds.
- Infant Toy or teether
- Baby bottles
- Cribs*
- Car seats*
All donations are tax deductible and go to assist families in Kern County. Bring your donation to the downtown location at 1801 18th, Bakersfield, CA, 93301. Be sure to check our hours, or call 661-326-1907 for more information.
*Due to strict regulations regarding car seats & cribs, these items must be new. Call ahead (661-326-1907) to see if your item qualifies.