Community Action Partners

Empowering People – Building Communities – Changing Lives

The City of Fort Worth’s Community Action Partners (CAP) serves as the Community Action Agency for Tarrant County and provides comprehensive services to economically disadvantaged individuals, families and the elderly. CAP changes people’s lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities, and makes America a better place to live.

Mission Statement

Partnering with the community to provide services that promote personal and economic independence.

Vision Statement

To change people’s lives, embody the spirit of hope, improve communities and make Tarrant County a better place to live.

Programs and Services

Request CAP Services

Connects residents with social services, such as utility bill payment assistance, senior and youth resources, financial empowerment and employment resources.

Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Repair Assistance

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) assist households with heating, cooling, and energy repairs costs and utility payment.

CAP Works - Case Management

CAP Works provides tuition assistance for short-term certifications and job training to become more financially independent and self-sufficient.

Utility Bill Payment Assistance

Electric, gas or propane bill payment assistance and information designed to increase household efficiency, reduce energy costs and conserve energy.

Financial Compass of Tarrant County

Financial Compass Tarrant County provides financial education to individuals and families to help empower and provide resources towards financial stability.

CAP Advisory Council

The Community Action Partners shall advise and assist City Council in setting priorities and involving low-income citizens in the decision-making processes for program projects initiated with funding from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA).

Veteran Services

We honor our veterans by providing essential support, including resources, job training and housing to help them transition to civilian life and enhance their well-being.

Community Action Partners Feedback

Whether a resident, business owner, community leader, or representing a faith-based organization, it is imperative that your voice be heard. Your valuable input by completing the below survey will assist in identifying the priority needs of the Tarrant County community.

EnVision Center & Financial Empowerment

A centralized hub for support in the areas of education, economic empowerment, character & leadership, and health & wellness.

Beat the Heat Program

Texas summers can be brutal – especially if you don’t have a home. The City of Fort Worth wants to let residents know that they have assistance when needing someplace cool to escape the heat this summer.

CAP Tarrant County Locations


Andrew “Doc” Session Community Center 201 S. Sylvania Ave. Fort Worth 76111 Arlington CAP Center 401 W Sanford St. Suite #2700 Arlington 76011 Como Community Center 4660 Horne St. Fort Worth 76107 Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center 5565 Truman Dr. Fort Worth 76112	New Fort Worth City Hall 100 Fort Worth Trail Fort Worth 76102 Northside Community Center 1100 NW 18th St. Fort Worth 76164 North-Tri Ethnic Community Center 2950 Roosevelt Ave, Fort Worth 76106 Worth Heights Community Center 3551 New York Ave. Fort Worth 76110

Assistant Director Neighborhood Services

Michelle Doonkeen, LCSW

MSW from Howard University
BA from UT Austin

Doonkeen brings more than 20 years' experience working at ACH Child and Family Services in a variety of leadership positions. Her career focus has centered around community services, counseling/therapy, crisis intervention services, leadership, homelessness, trauma, research, and children and families. Prior to ACH, she held positions in research at a non-profit and a university.

Your Community Action Agency for Tarrant County

CAP serves as your Tarrant County Community Action Agency (CAA). Community Action Agencies are local organizations that provide a wide range of services to support low-income individuals and families. Their primary goal is to reduce poverty, increase self-sufficiency, and improve the quality of life for disadvantaged communities.

Energy Assistance: They help with utility bills, provide weatherization services, and offer programs to improve energy efficiency in homes.
Housing Assistance: CAAs assist with rental and mortgage payments, provide emergency shelter, and offer housing counseling.
Employment Services: They offer job training, resume writing, job search assistance, and other services to help people find and maintain employment.
Financial Education: CAAs provide budgeting, credit counseling, and financial literacy programs to help individuals manage their finances.
Community Development: CAAs work on broader community improvement projects, including infrastructure development, neighborhood revitalization, and advocacy for social policies that benefit low-income populations.
Emergency Services: In times of crisis, CAAs offer immediate assistance, such as food, shelter, and financial aid, to help individuals and families in need.