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Center for Transforming Lives early adopter of online statewide social services tool
Summary by The Fort Worth Editorial Desk Ismael M. Belkoura , as published by Fort Worth Report
· June 8, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The Center for Transforming Lives is an early adopter of the technology, which is based in Colorado.
A Fort Worth nonprofit is among the first in Texas to adopt a new online tool for social services. The Center for Transforming Lives is an early adopter of the technology, which is based in Colorado. The tool, called MyFriendBen, is a screening service.
It is being brought to Texas through the efforts of North Texas organizations, including the Center for Transforming Lives and the Child Poverty Action Lab in Dallas. Further details about the tool and its implementation are available from the source. The Center for Transforming Lives is leading the way in Fort Worth, with more information available for those interested in learning more.
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Category: government Published: June 8, 2026 Source: Fort Worth Report Reading time: 1 min
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