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The following programs may be able to assist Tarrant County residents with rent and utilities. Organization Items Eligibility Arlington Housing Authority 501 W. Sanford St. Ste. 20 Arlington, TX 76011 817-276-6713 Rent assistance after notice to vacate or eviction notice -Arlington residents -Income must be 30% below area median income Arlington Urban Ministries 915 W Mitchell St Arlington, TX 76011 817-861-8585 Rent assistance after notice to vacate or eviction notice -Arlin

Parents who are seeking items and services for their infant should contact the following programs for help. Organization Items Eligibility Notes Broadway Baptist Church 305 W. Broadway Ave. Fort Worth, TX 76104 817-336-5761 Diapers -Newborn through two years of age -Parents must provide valid photo ID and one of the following: child’s birth certificate, WIC, CHIP, or Medicaid card Pick up on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 9:00am-11:45am Children and Family Institute 6850 Manha

Parents who are seeking help with diapers and wipes should contact the following programs for help. Program Qualifications Access Broadway Baptist 305 W. Broadway Ave. Fort Worth, TX 76104 817-336-5761 Newborn - 2 years Parent photo ID Child ID (birth certificate, WIC, CHIP, or Medicaid) Pick up on Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday 9:00AM to 11:45AM. Children & Family Institute 6850 Manhattan Blvd Ste 310, Fort Worth, TX 76120 817-920-1836 Newborn - 3 years and expectant parents P

The following programs may be able to assist Tarrant County residents with child care. Organization Child Care Program Eligibility CCMS Child Care Services 500 Grapevine Hwy, Suite 400 Hurst, Texas 76054 817-831-0373 Child care scholarships Living in Texas The child is under the age of 13 (or 19 with a disability) The child is a U.S. citizen or has legal immigration status. There are additional work, school, initial job search, training, and income requirements to be eligible

Cook Children's Center for Community Health has catalogued resources for dental treatment for both adults and children. You may download the brochures below. For more information about oral health from the Cook Children's Center for Community Health, visit their website. Other Resource Listings

The following programs may be able to assist Tarrant County residents with orthodontic treatment. Organization Items Eligibility Eternal Smiles Orthodontic braces -Age: 11–17 -Household income: At or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level -Single-parent household -May not currently be wearing braces -Only one child per family is eligible for an orthodontic grant each calendar year Smile for a Lifetime Orthodontic Scholarship -7 to 18 years old -Must have “good” oral hygiene,