Garden Pathways

Under One RoofGarden Pathways, in co-location with our sister agency, Flood Bakersfield Ministries, offers comprehensive mentoring services and a continuum of supportive services for all ages that address the diverse needs of at-risk families. With the “under one roof” delivery model, clients benefit from the coordination and personal navigation support of staff, the continuity of care, and long-term, trusting relationships that enable families to move towards a positive life. Garden Pathways provides life-changing and lasting solutions.

Services Description Community Partner Location Day/TimeMentoring Life skills workshops plus one-on-one

mentoring by a community memberGarden Pathways All locations Monthly

Housing Assessment, placement, and aftercare in sober living environment, transitional or permanent housing

Flood Ministries, Calif. Veteran’s Assistance Foundation, Housing Authority of the County of Kern

All locations M-Th 9:00am-4:00pm

Early Childhood Education

Licensed infant and preschool child care center

Garden Pathways Downtown Education Center

M-F 7:00am-6:00pm

Job Training Certifications for work in oil, agriculture, and general industry; 3 weeks

WESTEC Southeast MC/Hope Village

Monthly

Employment Preparation

Intensive job prep: soft skills, mock interviewing, computer skills; 3 days

Garden Pathways Southeast MC/Hope Village

Monthly

Gang Prevention Services

Outreach and life skills Garden Pathways All locations Daily

Homeless Street Outreach

Roving team daily engaging homeless individuals and families in critical services

Flood Ministries Metro Bakersfield

Daily

Substance Abuse Support

Matrix Model CAADAC delivered 1.5 hours per week

Flood Ministries Southeast MC Th 10:00-11:30am

Narcotics Anonymous

Large group recovery support Narcotics Anonymous Southeast MC Tues 7:00-8:30pm

Mental Illness Management and Recovery

Peer support group administered through Consumer Family Learning Center

Kern County Mental Health Southeast MC Wed 10:00am-12:00pm

Sexual Assault Support Group

Courage to Heal for women violated as children

Garden Community Church Hope Village Call for information

Batterers Intervention Program

52-week domestic violence intervention course for batterers; Probation approved

Garden Pathways Hope Village Call for information

Young Moms Support Group

Bonding and attachment skills for teens and first-time mothers

Garden Community Church Hope Village Monthly

Building Community from the Inside Out

Garden Pathways • 3509 Union Ave., Bakersfield, Calif. 93305 • 661-633-9133 • www.gardenpathways.org

Garden Pathways Locations

Garden Pathways Administrative Office3509 Union Avenue

Downtown Education Center1130 17th Street

Hope Village2116 P Street

Southeast Ministry Center999 E. California Avenue

Readiness for Success!• Early literacy curriculum • Arts education• Safe, loving environment• Partnership with families • Christian foundation• Healthy food prepared on site

Private pay families and Community Connection for Child Care welcome

Garden Pathways, Inc. Administrative Office • Karen Goh, President/CEO3509 Union Avenue, Bakersfield, California 93305 • 661-633-9133 • www.gardenpathways.org

661-633-23021130 17th Street

RESEARCH

BASED

PRESCHOOL AND INFANT CAREages 6 weeks to 6 years

AFTERSCHOOL CARE until 6th birthday

Bible study, discipleship classes, and worship gatherings are also available options. Please call 323-5663 for dates and times.

Renter’s Rights How to be a good tenant; what to expect of landlord

Flood Ministries Union 3rd Th 10:00-11:00am

Benefits Acquisition

SOAR, social security, TANF, SNAP Flood Ministries Union M-Th 9:00am-4:00pm

GED Preparation Weekly practice classes Kern Adult Literacy Council Hope Village Mon 5:30-7:00pm

Financial Literacy Budgeting and money management Crown Ministries of Bakersfield Union Monthly Afterschool Tutoring

Reading and math A-Z Benchmark curriculum

Plaza Iglesia Cristiana Southeast MC Tues, Th 2:30-4:00pm

Children’s Feeding and Enrichment Activities

Breakfast, games and activities Bridge Bible Church, Flood Ministries

Southeast MC Fri 9:30-11:00am summer

Lic. #153808747, 153808748

Services Description Community Partner Location Day/Time

1130 17th StreetTruxtun Ave.

17th Street

Chester Ave.

M Street

N Street

Downtown EducationCenter

Rabobank ArenaCounty Admin.