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Tarrant County Resources for Baby Items

  • Jun 29, 2024
  • 3 min read

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 Manhattan Blvd Ste 310, Fort Worth, TX 76120

817-920-1836

Diapers, clothing, infant necessities, counseling, parenting classes, referrals

-Newborn to 3 years and expectant parents

-Texas residents

Walk-ins welcome. Hours are Monday – Friday, 10:00am to 5:00pm

Chosen Ones

7600 Sand St

Fort Worth, TX 76118

Diapers, clothing, hygiene items, strollers, car seats, food to meet basic nutritional needs

-Foster/adoptive families, expectant parents, biological parents of children up to 3 years, and guardians of pregnant minors.

-Must be a US Citizen/Legal resident/Parent that is eligible for Medicaid

Make a warehouse appointment

Christian Community Assistance

1903 W Bowie St

Fort Worth, TX 76110

817-921-9622

 

Food, clothing, referrals

All ages

-Call for appointment

-Open Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 9:00am to 1:00pm

Community Crossroads

1516 Hemphill St

Fort Worth, TX 76104

817-921-3955

Formula, diapers, groceries

-Formula: Families with children 12 months or younger

-Diapers: Families with children 3 years or younger

-Birth certificate required for diapers, WIC card required for formula

-Distributions every Monday from 9:00-11:00am

Community Storehouse

12001 Katy Rd

Fort Worth, TX 76244

817-431-3340

 

Diapers, wipes, baby wash, clothing

Low-income teen parents

 

Cook Children’s

Center for Community Health

5565 Truman Dr

Fort Worth, TX 76112

Diapers

-Proof of financial need (WIC, TANF, SNAP, Medicaid, My Texas Benefits app, or other documentation)

-Registration required

-Registration opens 10am on Tuesday the week before each pickup date

-Pickups between 2-6pm on 1st and 3rd Wednesday each month

Early Head Start

3000 E Belknap

Fort Worth, TX 76111

817-838-8422 (ask for Homebase/STEF Manager)

Childcare, prenatal and postnatal education

 

-Fort Worth residents, household income 100% poverty level, homeless, foster care, or public assistance (TANF, SNAP, SSI only)

-Early Head Start: children under 3 by Sept. 1

-Head Start: children at least 3 by Sept. 1


First Street Methodist Mission

801 W 1st St

Fort Worth, TX 76102

817-335-6080

Infant formula, food pantry

-Parents and caretakers of infants 12 months and younger

-Parents must provide valid photo ID and one of the following: child’s birth certificate, WIC, or hospital paperwork

-Documentation if infant needs special formula

-Must also apply for WIC if eligible

-Can help every two weeks

Mission Arlington

210 W South St

Arlington, TX 76010

817-277-6620

Car seats, strollers, swings, books, toys, personal items, food, clothing, rent, utilities, prescriptions, etc.

All ages

Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, Saturday 9:00am-2:00pm (No appointment necessary)

Mothers’ Milk Bank of North Texas

7617 Benbrook Pkwy

Benbrook, TX 76126

817-810-0071

Donor human milk, breastfeeding support groups

Infants with medical need

Must have signed and dated prescription for donor human milk and letter of medical necessity.

Safe Riders

at JPS: 817-702-7394


at Tarrant County Public Health: 817-321-5992

Car seats, car seat inspections, safety training, resources

-Low-income families

-Must attend one-hour class and cannot bring children to the class

-Pregnant women must be in their third trimester

A separate appointment is required for each child in the household that needs a car seat.

Seasons of Change

1017A N Commercial Blvd

Arlington, TX 76001

817-289-0454

Diapers, wipes, baby items, clothing, household items

-Families with newborns, infants, and toddlers (up to 18 months)

-Expecting parents

-Adoptive parents (no age restriction)

Follow their Facebook page for updates on diaper availability.

St. John the Apostle Catholic Church - Baby World

7341 Glenview Dr

North Richland Hills, TX 76180

817-284-4811

Diapers, wipes, baby clothing, formula, shoes, baby food

-Children aged 0-5

-Must provide proof of Tarrant Co. residency

-Parents must have a photo ID

-Child must have birth certificate

Clients may come once per month. No appointment necessary.


Other Resource Listings

Does this list need to be updated?

This resource list is compiled by Gill Children's Services. If you would like to update the listing, please contact us.



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