Tarrant County Assistance Programs - Deleted

• Fort Worth and Tarrant County Texas residents have multiple organizations that operate across the county that they can call for help. Some are located in churches, some in local nonprofit organizations, and some in government offices.
• • Owner
    Bernette Davis
  • Created On
    04-20-2020
  • Updated On
    04-27-2020
  • Update Reminder
    04-20-2021

• How To Contact

  • Name
    Tarrant County Assistance Program
  • Phone
    (817) 392-5790
  • Fax
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  • Email
    xx@xx
  • Address
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  • City
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  • State
    TX

• More Information

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  • Eligibility
    fee
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  • Organization
    Community Action Partners
  • Zip Code
    0

• Helpful Links

  • Main Program URL
    http://storage.cloversites.com/marinecreekchurch/documents/Local%20Resources%20available%20in%20Tarrant%20County_2.pdf

• Detailed Information

  • Community Action Partners may offer the most assistance in Fort Worth, Arlington, and Tarrant County.  Rent/mortgage assistance will qualified people and provide help with paying rent and mortgage for Tarrant County residents.  Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (known as CEAP) provides grants and financial assistance with utility bills electric, gas, and heating bill fuel assistance. In addition the CEAP program will also repair or replace an existing heater, propane tank, air conditioner, central air unit and/or heat unit, hot water heater and/or refrigerator.  Medical Bill and Prescription Emergency Expense.  Receive help with expenses that may be related to the repair of a vehicle used for work.  Get access to the Atmos Energy "Share the Warmth", which provides assistance to Atmos Energy customers whose income is at or below 200% of Federal Income Guidelines or with extenuating circumstances. Assistance from Atmos is limited to once per year.  Water Bill Utility/Plumbing Assistance: The agency will assist with past due water bills and pressurized water leak repair for families and households that pay for water from the Fort Worth Water Department. Program income eligibility is 175%-200% of Federal Income Guidelines depending on the exact funding source.  Bus passes and gasoline vouchers may also available must meet guidelines for medical/social service agency appointments, transportation to job for limited time, and job search.  TXU energy Aid provides utility and cooling assistance to TXU customers whose income is at or below 200% of Federal Income Guidelines or with extenuating circumstances. Utility assistance is limited to once per year.  Minor home weatherization and repairs are available for Atmos Energy and Oncor service area customers. ? Cowboy Santas toys is a holiday assistance program for children ages 0-12 and Silver Stars gifts for seniors.  Another resource is the Summer Food Service Program, which is offered during the summer when school is not in session and the After School Snack Program at Fort Worth Community Centers. Call Community Action Partners, which is based in Fort Worth Texas at (817)392-5790. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) To receive a TANF grant, a family must be below both resource and income limits that are set for the program. HHSC will look at a family’s income and then compare it with the amount the family pays for bills including basic needs such as utilities, rent, child care, outstanding debts, and other work-related expenses. All resources such as money in the bank, cash on hand, and type of vehicles you own are also considered. Families who are approved for the TANF program will receive cash payments for six months to help with bills and debt. Families who receive TANF benefits can also receive Medicaid benefits. One-Time TANF One-time TANF grant payment will provide a $1,000 payment in cash for families that are in a short term crisis. Phone 1-877-541-7905. The purpose of the one-time TANF payment is to help families with a short-term crisis such as:  Loss of a job.  Not being able to get to their jobsite because their vehicle is not working.  Loss of financial support they were receiving for a child, such as loss of child support. The payment can help with paying living expenses (utilities, rent, and food).  Not being able to find a job after graduating from a college, university, junior college or technical training school.  Loss of an apartment or home.  Medical or health care emergency. One-Time TANF Grandparent Payment The One-Time TANF Grandparent Payment is a $1,000 payment in cash that is given to a grandparent who cares for a child receiving TANF. Food Stamp Program The Texas Food Stamp Program will helps people with lower incomes and resources buy the food they need for their good health. Food stamps are typically provided to a single family or person who meets program requirements 1-877-541-7905. FOR ADDITIONAL LISTING OF ASSISTANCE OFFERED CONTACT URL LISTED ABOVE.

• Eligibility Information

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    • Tarrant County
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