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Kern County OverviewKern County Teen Challenge started in 1969 with one staff member visiting schools, sharing about the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse. Eventually, a small two bedroom house on 316 S. H Street in Bakersfield became the first Kern County Teen Challenge Center. In 1979, one acre of land was purchased in Shafter (about 10 miles North of Bakersfield) and became the Shafter Men’s Ranch, occupied by 12 students. Today, 40 acres make up the Shafter Men’s Ranch and the facility now houses 81 students. In 1991, through the donation of a long time friend and supporter of Teen Challenge, a new Women’s Campus was purchased for $485,000 dollars. This miracle money was a clear indication that God's blessing was on what is now a 45 bed women’s residential facility. Program InformationBoth the men’s and women’s centers are residential induction centers. The induction portion of the program is designed to last 3 months. The induction center is phase one of a two phase, year long program. While in the program the student will attend class, complete regular assignments, and particpate in spiritual and work-related activities. Staff
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