Neighborhood Services

 

Welcome

The mission of Fort Worth Neighborhoods is to strengthen communities by empowering residents with housing, community development, and social services. Through collaborative efforts, we improve the quality of life in our neighborhoods with people-focused programs and strong partnerships.  

Neighborhood Services goal is to create vibrant, safe, and sustainable communities by addressing the needs and concerns of Fort Worth residents.  

Updates & Announcements

Your Feedback is Important, Take the Community Action Partners Survey

Whether you’re a resident, business owner, community leader, or representing a faith-based organization, your voice matters! Take a few minutes to fill out the online survey and help us figure out what Tarrant County needs the most. Your feedback is important! The survey is now open and closes on March 14, 2025 and is available in both English and Spanish. Survey>>

 

Fairhaven Neighborhood selected for the Neighborhood Improvement Program for 2025

Fort Worth’s Fairhaven neighborhood has been chosen as the recipient of the 2025 Neighborhood Improvement Program. This $4.2 million grant will help fund a three-year project that involves conducting a resident survey, hosting a town hall meeting, and implementing the improvements in October 2025. This targeted neighborhood spans Council Districts 5 and 11.. Learn more>>

 

Community Action Partners to Resume Utility Bill Assistance Program in March

Community Action Partners will resume accepting applications for utility bill payment. Interested applicants must live in Tarrant County and must visit the center below to apply, along with bringing all required documentation. Community Action Partners prioritizes vulnerable populations, such as individuals age 60 and above, those with disabilities and those with children under 5 years of age, who are given higher priority.

  

Upcoming CAP Intake Sessions

  • Wednesday, March 26 - SOLD OUT
    9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
    Southside Community Center
    959 Rosedale St., Fort Worth, TX 76104

 

Pre-registration is now mandatory for applicants seeking assistance & ensures your appointment. Applicants must still form an entrance line.

March 26 - Sold Out

You must show your Eventbrite ticket on your smartphone or a printed version. Limited space available. Bring all required documents.
We are pleased to announce the availability of future intake session dates for CAP applications. All appointments scheduled below will necessitate the mandatory pre-registration of tickets. No walk-ins accepted. Additionally, we anticipate the imminent release of our online application system. 

April CAP Intake Sessions

Pre-registration tickets will be posted shortly - please check daily.

  • Wednesday, April 2
    Pre-Registration coming soon

    North Tri-Ethnic Community Center
    2950 Roosevelt Dr. Fort Worth, TX 76106
  • Wednesday,  April 9 
    Pre-Registration coming soon
    Highland Hills Community Center
    1600 Glasgow Rd. Fort Worth, TX 76134
  • Wednesday,  April 16 
    Pre-Registration coming soon
    Worth Heights Community Center
    3551 New York Ave. Fort Worth, TX 76110
  • Wednesday, April 23 
    Pre-Registration coming soon
    Atatiana Carr-Jefferson Community Center at Hillside 
    1201 E. Maddox St
    Fort Worth, TX 76104

 

Get your Taxes Done Free at Volunteer Income Tax Preparation Assistance sites at select Fort Worth Libraries and the following Community Centers - Greenbriar, Northside and Worth Height. More details here.

 

 

The Neighborhood Conservation Plan and Housing Affordability Strategy offers a comprehensive roadmap to enhance Fort Worth neighborhoods and address the affordable housing challenge.

 

Take the Community Action Partners Survey!

 

leadSafe-Slide.png

 

 

Latest Video

 

 

Programs & Services

 



Department Leadership


Kacey-bess.jpg

Kacey Bess

Neighborhood Services Director

Kacey has over a decade of dedicated service with the City of Fort Worth. Her most recent role as the Assistant Director of the Human Resources Department underscores her adeptness in administrative leadership.
 
She held pivotal positions in Parks & Recreation as the Senior Administrative Services Manager & within Fire as the Administrative Services Manager. Her journey with the City began in Budget as a Budget Analyst, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of municipal operations.
 
Kacey received her bachelor’s degree in business from UT Austin and a master’s degree in public administration from the UT Arlington. She also is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources.