Low-Income Resources in Texas
Welcome to Money Fit’s Low-income resource list. There are different options organized into four categories: Food, Housing/Utilities, Child/Family Care, and Healthcare. Each resource has a brief description as well as contact information like a phone number and website URL.
We also provided an application for our Debt Management Program. If you’re struggling with debt, our nonprofit organization can provide the help you need to overcome financial burdens.
Use the following resources to determine if you qualify to receive financial assistance from a variety of programs.
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Food Resources
North Texas Food Bank
The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) seeks to eliminate Hunger by distributing food and grocery products through a network of nonprofit organizations while providing education and increasing community awareness on issues of hunger.
Address: 4500 S. Cockrell Hill Road Dallas, TX 75236-2028
Phone: 1-214-330-1396
Website: https://ntfb.org/
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
SNAP provides nutrition benefits to supplement the food budget of needy families so they can purchase healthy food and move towards self-sufficiency.
Housing and Utilities
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps keep families safe and healthy through initiatives that assist families with energy costs.
Child and Family Care
Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) perinatal
The Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) perinatal coverage provides prenatal care for the unborn children of low-income women who do not qualify for Medicaid. Once born, the child will receive CHIP benefits for the duration of the 12-month coverage period.
Address: Processing Center: HHSC P.O. Box 14200 Midland, TX 79711-4200
Phone: 1-877-543-7669
Website: https://yourtexasbenefits.hhsc.texas.gov/programs/health/child/chip
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
The purpose of the program is to provide financial and medical assistance to needy dependent children and the parents or relatives with whom they are living. Eligible TANF households receive monthly cash and Medicaid benefits
Address: Texas Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building 4900 N. Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751-2316
Phone: 1-888-834-7406 | 1-888-425-6889 | 1-800-448-3927
Website: https://yourtexasbenefits.hhsc.texas.gov/programs/tanf/families
Texas Workforce Commission (TWC)
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is the state government agency charged with overseeing and providing workforce development services to employers and job seekers in Texas.
Address: 907 Main St Brownwood, TX 76801
Phone: 1-325-646-9059
Website: https://www.twc.state.tx.us/customers/jsemp/jsemp.html
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
WIC is a federally funded nutrition program for Women, Infants, and Children that helps families by providing financial assistance to purchase healthy supplemental foods from WIC-authorized vendors.
WIC also provides nutrition education, breastfeeding information, and support as well as assists in finding healthcare and other community services.
The Head Start Program
Head Start programs support children’s growth and development in a positive learning environment through a variety of services, which include
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Early learning: Children’s readiness for school and beyond is fostered through individualized learning experiences. Through relationships with adults, play, and planned and spontaneous instruction, children grow in many aspects of development. Children progress in social skills and emotional well-being, along with language and literacy learning, and concept development
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Health: Each child’s perceptual, motor, and physical development is supported to permit them to fully explore and function in their environment. All children receive health and development screenings, nutritious meals, oral health, and mental health support. Programs connect families with medical, dental, and mental health services to ensure that children are receiving the services they need.
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Family well-being: Parents and families are supported in achieving their own goals, such as housing stability, continued education, and financial security. Programs support and strengthen parent-child relationships and engage families around children’s learning and development.
Federal Resource – Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program provides grant funds to states and territories to provide families with financial assistance and related support services. State-administered programs may include childcare assistance, job preparation, and work assistance.
Healthcare Resources
Texas – Medicaid Program
The purpose of Medicaid in Texas is to improve the health of people who might otherwise go without medical care for themselves and their children.
Address: HHSC P.O. Box 14200
Midland, TX 79711-4200
Phone: 1-800-925-9126 | 1-877-543-7669 | 1-800-647-6558
Website: https://hhs.texas.gov/services/health/medicaid-chip
Federal Resource – Medicaid
Authorized by Title XIX of the Social Security Act, Medicaid was signed into law in 1965 alongside Medicare. All states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. territories have Medicaid programs designed to provide health coverage for low-income people. Although the Federal government establishes certain parameters for all states to follow, each state administers its Medicaid program differently, resulting in variations in Medicaid coverage across the country.