About Community Action Partners
The City of Fort Worth’s Community Action Partners (CAP) program serves as the Community Action Agency for Tarrant County and provides comprehensive services to economically disadvantaged individuals, families and older adults. CAP receives Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) funds and Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) funds and is a division of the Fort Worth Neighborhood Services Department.
CAP Applications Closed for 2024
Fort Worth Neighborhood Services Community Action Partners has received an unprecedented number of applications for energy, rental, and mortgage assistance this year, with 11,000 applications since January, nearly double the usual 6,000. We do prioritize vulnerable populations like the elderly, disabled, or those with young children living in the home under the age of 5. Due to the high demand, the CAP program has closed applications for the rest of 2024 to avoid giving false hope to applicants.
Solicitudes de CAP cerradas en 2024
Fort Worth Community Action Partners o (CAP) recibió un número sin precedentes de solicitudes de asistencia para energía, alquiler y hipotecas este año, con 11,000 solicitudes desde enero, casi el doble de las 6,000 habituales. Nosotros priorizamos a las poblaciones vulnerables como las personas de edad avanzada, discapacitadas o las que tienen hijos pequeños que viven en el hogar menor de 5 años. Debido a la alta demanda, el programa CAP ha cerrado las solicitudes por el resto de 2024 para evitar dar falsas esperanzas a los solicitantes.
Eligibility
- Must live in Tarrant County.
- Income is an eligibility factor for all assistance.
- Must be the account holder or authorized user on account if requesting utility assistance.
- Must be the primary lease or mortgage holder if requesting rental or mortgage assistance.
- Proof of Income required for ALL household members over 18.
CAP Tarrant County Locations
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- 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
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- Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center
5565 Truman Dr.
Fort Worth 76112
- 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
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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.
Overall, Community Action Agencies are a vital resource for helping vulnerable populations achieve economic stability and improve their overall well-being.