Community Action Partners

The City of Fort Worth Parks and Community Services department receives Community Services Block Grant funds and Comprehensive Energy Assistance funds through Community Action Partners (CAP) to serve as the Community Action Agency for Tarrant County.

CAP provides comprehensive services to economically disadvantaged individuals, families, and the elderly residing in Tarrant County. The program strives to empower participants to become and remain self-sufficient.

Eligibility Requirements for all CAP Programs

• Participants must be a resident of Tarrant County. Some assistance is only available in certain cities in Tarrant County.
• Most programs require participants to be at a specific level of household income according to the Federal Income Guidelines.
• Other criteria must be met in order to qualify for certain programs.
• Depending upon the number of requests, funding for some programs may be limited or unavailable.
• Participants will be required to provide identification, proof of income, address and household information at the appointment.

CAP Programs

Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP)

This program provides utility assistance to help residents achieve energy self-sufficiency and avoid utility disruptions.  Customers are encouraged to control energy costs and identify strategies which allow them to pay their future energy bills. 

Emergency Rent & Mortgage Assistance

This program provides funds to intervene and prevent families from becoming homeless. Assistance is provided with rent and mortgage, and utility payments.

Water Assistance Program

The Water Assistance Program aids Fort Worth Water Department customers in paying their water bill and helps with plumbing repairs related to a water leak that has led to increased usage.

FIT (Families In Transition)

The FIT Program assists families in attaining personal and economic independence. The program provides a variety of services on an ongoing basis. It allows individuals to access resources designed to help them overcome barriers and become financially independent. A specialist will assess the family’s needs and help them develop an action plan. Participants must agree to establish and follow a goal plan.

Silver Stars Program

The Silver Stars Program provides homebound and isolated seniors with a holiday care basket of useful items. Senior citizens over the age of 60 residing in Tarrant County and who meet eligibility requirements.

Cowboy Santas Program Inc.

Cowboy Santas is a non-profit program that provides toys to children from low-income families during the holiday season. Registration for the program starts in the fall with families receiving toys in December.  For more information, call 817-392-TOYS (8697) or visit www.CowboySantas.org.

Weatherization

The Weatherization Assistance Program helps low income home owners in Tarrant County reduce the cost of their utility bills by weather-proofing their homes. More information » 

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Locations & Hours

Open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. 

Request Services 

Call 817-392-5790 to make an appointment.

1. Andrew "Doc" Session
   201 S. Sylvania Ave.
   Fort Worth, 76111
2. Como
   4900 Horne St.
   Fort Worth, 76107
3. Far Northwest
   920 Roberts Cut Off Road
   River Oaks, 76114
4. Far Southeast
   1601 E. Lamar Blvd., Ste. 201
   Arlington, 76011
5. Martin Luther King
   5565 Truman Drive
   Fort Worth, 76112
6. Northside
   1100 NW 18th St.
   Fort Worth, 76164
7. North Tri-Ethnic
   2950 Roosevelt Ave.
   Fort Worth, 76106
8. Southside
   959 E. Rosedale St.
   Fort Worth, 76104
9. Worth Heights
   3551 New York Ave.
   Fort Worth, 76110

Administration

4200 S. Freeway, Suite 2200
Fort Worth, 76115