Our Programs
The RiteCare Childhood Language Center of Bakersfield, opened in 2022. Since opening, we have provided services to many children in the Bakersfield area. Our services are provided by licensed, board-certified speech-language pathologists. Speech-language pathology evaluations and therapy are provided for a variety of communication disorders. Each child who is accepted into our program receives up to $7,000 in services and all treatment is offered to families free of charge.
SPEECH
Established in 2022, the RiteCare Childhood Language Center of Bakersfield provides life-changing speech,language, and literacy treatment of childhood language disorders free of charge. Services are provided tochildren ranging from 18 months to 12 years of age.
SERVICES PROVIDED
Complete diagnostic speech-language evaluations
One-on-one or small group therapy sessions
Session observation and home activities for parents
Disorders Evaluated and Treated
Articulation – errors in the production of speech sounds, the child may substitute, delete, add, or change sounds (saying “wabbit” for “rabbit” or a lisp).
Phonology – patterns of sound errors, the child may delete one sound from a consonant cluster (saying “poon” for “spoon” and “back” for “black” or substitute all sounds made in the back of the mouth for those in the front of the mouth (saying “tup” for “cup”).
Stuttering – disruptions in the fluency of speech, the child may use repetitions of words, parts of words, or prolongations of sounds.
Childhood Apraxia of Speech – motor speech disorder, the child knows what he/she wants to say, but his/her brain has difficulty coordinating the muscle movements needed, the child has problems saying sounds, syllables, and words.
Expressive Language – difficulty using spoken language to express thoughts, the child may have trouble naming objects/pictures, putting words into sentences, having conversations, or using proper grammar.
Receptive Language – difficulty understanding what is said, the child may have trouble following directions, understanding questions, or identifying objects/pictures.
Social Language – difficulty using language in social contexts, the child may need help navigating social interactions in ways that are appropriate and comfortable.
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) – use of a communication method in addition to, or instead of, spoken language to communicate. We are able to assist children who already have an AAC device.
DONATE
The RiteCare Childhood Language Center of Bakersfield, is a private, non-profit organization that has provided millions of dollars in services to thousands of children since 1981. We are one of 19 RiteCare Language Programs throughout California supported by the California Scottish Rite Foundation. Help ensure the future of our children by making a contribution today!
You Can Make a Difference….
The commitment and generosity of our benefactors – people like you – have been a source of strength and growth for the RiteCare Childhood Language Centers of California, a program of the California Scottish Rite Foundation for over 60 years. No matter the size or type, all gifts are meaningful and provide important support for the children we serve.
You can touch someone’s life and make a difference right now. Your gift today can make a difference and will help change a child’s life!
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Contact Us
The RiteCare Childhood Language Center of Bakersfield
1920 18th St
Bakersfield, CA 93301
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Phone: (661) 383-0141
© 2025 by the California Scottish Rite Foundation, a 501c (3) organization. The Federal Tax Number for the California Scottish Rite Foundation is: 94-6078728.