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Center for Transforming Lives early adopter of online statewide social services tool
By Ismael M. Belkoura at Fort Worth Report
· June 8, 2026
· 3 min read
North Texas organizations, including Center for Transforming Lives, are leading efforts to bring a Colorado-based online tool into the hands of social services. The Fort Worth-based nonprofit, alongside Dallas’ Child Poverty Action Lab, are the first Texas adopters of MyFriendBen, a screening servic
Key takeaway In the first couple of weeks since MyFriendBen was implemented in Texas, 97% of users have qualified for new benefits, MyFriendBen interim CEO Laura Glaab said.
Why this matters in The Fort Worth
The adoption of MyFriendBen by the Center for Transforming Lives and other North Texas organizations has significant implications for Tarrant County residents struggling to access social services. As the county with the most MyFriendBen users to date, Tarrant County stands to benefit greatly from this streamlined process. The fact that 97% of users have qualified for new benefits in the first couple of weeks is particularly noteworthy, given the median monthly income of $1,733 for these users. The median value of $3,116 in monthly benefits facilitated by Center for Transforming Lives customers highlights the potential for this tool to make a substantial difference in the lives of local residents. With the Fort Worth-based nonprofit at the forefront of this effort, it will be worth watching how MyFriendBen's presence expands across the county and the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, potentially connecting more households with vital services and benefits.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 8, 2026 ·
Source: Fort Worth Report ·
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What is this story about? North Texas organizations, including Center for Transforming Lives, are leading efforts to bring a Colorado-based online tool into the hands of social services. The Fort Worth-based nonprofit, alongside Dallas’ Child Poverty Action Lab, are the first Texas adopters of MyFriendBen, a screening servic
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