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Making homelessness rare, short-term and nonrecurring in Fort Worth

Homeless System

The Continuum of Care (CoC) is the collective networks, institutions and organizations. Read more »

Homeless System Effectiveness

Learn the latest statistics provided by the Continuum of Care (CoC) on homelessness. Read more »

Success

View recent successes and strides the City of Fort Worth has accomplished in homelessness.

I Need Help

I need help with housing, food, rental assistance and/or shelter.

How Can I Help?

Learn how to help by volunteering your time or donating to prevent homelessness.

Spotlight: Casa de Esperanza

The City of Fort Worth works with many programs, initiatives and projects to help battle homelessness in the City of Fort Worth.

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Coordinates housing services and resources for homeless and at-risk of homelessness families and individuals living in Fort Worth and Tarrant County. 

Responsibilities:

• Oversee $3 million in city funds to reduce homelessness and keep clients housed
• Work with community partners to align resources and processes to most effectively reduce homelessness
• Facilitate development of permanent supportive housing units to reduce chronic homelessness 

* U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) defines chronic homelessness as an unaccompanied homeless individual with a disabling condition who has been homeless for a year or more.