Bakersfield, CA • (803) 922-4586 • jermaine@weillguidancefoundation.org
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Weill Child Guidance FOUNDATION · BAKERSFIELD, CA
Registered 501(c)(3) • Bakersfield, CA

Nurturing emotional resilience in every young heart

Weill Child Guidance Foundation provides compassionate youth mental wellness counseling, behavioral health therapies, and school crisis intervention across Kern County.

Weill Child Guidance Community Impact
Serving families and neighbors across Bakersfield, CA
1,450+
Children Counseled Annually
100%
Sliding-Scale or Zero Cost
28
School District Partnerships
94%
Family Stability Improvement
Core Initiatives

Where dedication meets lasting transformation

Structured, accountable community initiatives tailored to our local community's greatest needs.

01

Adolescent Behavioral Counseling

One-on-one professional guidance for children navigating trauma, anxiety, and behavioral transitions in a safe, non-judgmental environment.

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02

Family Therapy & Caregiver Circles

Equipping parents and foster families with compassionate communication strategies, de-escalation tools, and structural support.

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03

School Crisis Intervention

Mobile crisis support counseling embedded directly within local Bakersfield elementary and middle schools.

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04

Neurodivergent Youth Support

Specialized sensory therapies, executive functioning workshops, and peer socialization groups for children on the spectrum.

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Community initiative
Our Story & Leadership

Rooted in service, driven by accountability

Weill Child Guidance Foundation was founded with a singular conviction: lasting change occurs when compassion is paired with rigorous operational transparency. Under the leadership of Jermaine McNeil, our programs are designed to break generational cycles and provide stable foundations.

As an authorized 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charity, every dollar contributed directly finances programs on the ground in Bakersfield, CA.

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Public Accountability & Tax Status

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Official 501(c)(3) Public Record
Legal Entity
Weill Child Guidance Foundation
Tax Status
501(c)(3) public charity
Federal EIN
77-0249408
Registered Address
3268 Stockdale Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93309
Leadership
Jermaine McNeil (Executive Director & Child Advocate)
Official Inquiries
jermaine@weillguidancefoundation.org • (803) 922-4586