Social Services / Community Action Partners

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.

Click on a program listed below to learn more about or to request services.

Apply for Community Action Partners Services

Services include utility assistance, rent, mortgage and social services. Federal and local funded programs assist residents to move toward economic self-sufficiency and to strengthen the community.

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 Community Impact

Community Action Partners is making a difference in the community.

Veteran Services

By working closely with other State, federal, local, and private agencies, the City of Fort Worth's Veterans’ Services utilizes state and federal programs and resources to help Veterans and their families with specific needs, such as utility bill, rent and mortgage bill payment assistance for veterans.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) is an IRS-supported, free income tax preparation program for low- to moderate-income individuals and families. VITA helps taxpayers who make less than $60,000 per year file a return and claim valuable tax credits, if eligible.

Low-Income Housing Water Assistance

The Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) helps low income households pay the cost of water and sewer services. The program can assist households who have past due bills (arrears) for water and/or sewer services.

EnVision Center of Fort Worth

The Fort Worth EnVision Center provides our community with a centralized hub for support in the areas of education, economic empowerment, character & leadership, and health & wellness.

Homeowner Assistance Fund Program

The Program provides assistance to eligible homeowners in the form of Reinstatement of delinquent payments, inclusive of Property Charges such as Taxes and Homeowner’s Association