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Veteran Services

Preventing Homelessness for Our Heroes

The City of Fort Worth recognizes the sacrifices made by Texas veterans and their families. To honor their service and ensure they receive the support they deserve, we are proud to introduce our Forward Home Initiative. This program provides crucial one-time financial assistance for rent, mortgage, and utilities, helping to prevent homelessness and stabilize the lives of our veterans and their families.

These programs are funded by grants from the Texas Veterans Commission. In addition to the programs managed by the City’s Neighborhood Services Department Community Action Partners, there are other programs available throughout Tarrant County to support veterans and their families. Below are just some of the programs available to veterans:

Forward Home Veteran Assistance Grant
CLC Inc, COIN (Combatants Overcoming Income Needs)
CLC Inc, HARTH (Home Adjustment Program)
CLC Inc, Veteran Programs
Endeavors, Fort Worth - Veteran Supportive Services (VSS)
Fort Worth Vet Center- Veteran Services
Continuing the Climb Reentry Job Fairs
Veterans Crisis Line
U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs

Forward Home Program

This program helps veterans, surviving spouses and their families by providing them with one-time rental/mortgage and utility payments to prevent homelessness.

One-Time Rent Payments: Immediate financial aid to cover overdue rent, ensuring veterans and their families can remain in their homes.
Mortgage Assistance: Support to manage mortgage payments, protecting homeownership for those who have served our nation.
Utility Bill Coverage: Assistance with utility bills, ensuring essential services remain uninterrupted for veteran households.

Together, we can ensure that no veteran or their family has to face homelessness. Let’s honor their service by providing the support they deserve.

This program is supported by grants from the Texas Veterans Commission Fund for Veterans’ Assistance.

The Fund for Veterans’ Assistance provides grants to organizations serving veterans and their families.

Eligibility

Must reside in Tarrant County. Eligible veterans include:
- Veteran who lives in Tarrant County regardless of era or character discharge.
- A military person who is on active duty.
- National Guard.
- Reservists.
Household income is at or below 80% of Area Median Income (AMI).
Provide veteran status documentation
Provide income documentation.
U.S. Citizen or have legal residency, picture ID and Social Security card
Forward Home additional criteria:
- Copy of utility bills (water, electricity, gas or lease).

Depending upon the number of requests, funding for some programs may be limited or unavailable.

How to Apply

How to Apply:

• Call and obtain an application form from Ruby Rubio at 817-392-8255. For inquiries on other veteran issues, please email the City of Fort Worth Veterans Affairs Officer at Joaquin.Castillo@fortworthtexas.gov.
• Complete the application form and submit the required documentation.
• Our dedicated team will review your application and respond promptly to provide the assistance you need.

Request Services

Veteran Assistance

Veterans who wish to apply for the Forward Home Veteran Assistance program may apply by phone by calling Ruby Rubio at 817-392-8255. For inquiries on other veteran issues, please email the City of Fort Worth Veterans Affairs Officer at Joaquin.Castillo@fortworthtexas.gov.

Asistencia Para Veteranos

Los veteranos que deseen solicitar el programa de asistencia a los veteranos de origen pueden solicitar por teléfono llamando a Ruby Rubio al 817-392-8255. Para consultar otros asuntos veteranos, por favor envíe un correo electrónico a Joaquin.Castillo@fortworthtexas.gov, oficial de Asuntos de Veteranos de la Ciudad de Fort Worth