Center for Transforming Lives

Center for Transforming Lives Center for Transforming Lives works side-by-side women and their children throughout Tarrant County.

Nestled in the heart of downtown Fort Worth, this historic building houses HOPE. For more than 100 years, Center for Transforming Lives has focused on the needs of homeless and low-income women and children. Please visit our website at www.transforminglives.org to rent our facility space, to get more information about what we do and how you can get involved.

We will be closed Monday, October 12 in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day.
10/10/2026

We will be closed Monday, October 12 in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day.

10/08/2026

381 donated book leads to 381 moments of fostering development in children. Thank you, Mouser Electronics, for this incredible donation and for spending time reading with the kids in the Riverside Child Development Center! We appreciate your commitment to partnering with our children so they can thrive.

We will be closed Friday, October 9 for an All Staff Conference.
10/08/2026

We will be closed Friday, October 9 for an All Staff Conference.

10/07/2026

The Texas Tribune Festival is a vibrant hub for impactful conversations, interactive experiences and meaningful connections. As one of the premier forums for discussing the issues shaping our state, the festival brings together thought leaders from across Texas.

President & CEO Carol Klocek was honored to participate in a panel discussion on the child care gap. Her insights resonated in the full room of child care professionals and advocates, while her co-panelists contributed thoughtful perspectives that enriched the conversation. It was a powerful hour of open conversation on one of the most important issues facing Texas families and communities.

09/21/2026

Episode 2: The Entrepreneurial Mom is out now!
Chaka went from feeling stagnant with her business idea to operating a thriving and successful business. As a successful mom and successful entrepreneur, her story is inspiring to anyone looking to start their own business!
Listen to Chaka's inspiring story wherever you get your podcasts.
https://thebutterflyeffect.buzzsprout.com

For more than 60 years, Head Start has helped children build a strong foundation for learning while giving families acce...
09/17/2026

For more than 60 years, Head Start has helped children build a strong foundation for learning while giving families access to the support they need to thrive.

In a new NPR story, Carol Klocek, CEO of Center for Transforming Lives, shares concerns about proposed federal changes to Head Start and what they could mean for children experiencing homelessness and other families facing barriers to opportunity. The story also features parent Tanisha Thomas, who shares how Head Start helped create new possibilities for her family.

At Center for Transforming Lives, we see the impact of Head Start every day. Beyond preparing children for success in school, the program connects families with support and opportunities that can change the trajectory of a child's life. In fact, the National Bureau of Economic Research finds Head Start participants are more likely to:
· Graduate from high school
· Attend college
· Receive an advanced degree

And they’re less likely to experience poverty as adults.

The impact is especially great for homeless children, which account for one in four children served through our early childhood education programs. For families navigating housing instability, access to high-quality early childhood education can make all the difference.

Read the NPR story and learn more about what's at stake for children and families.

https://www.npr.org/2026/09/17/nx-s1-5950524/head-start-homeless-kids-changes

Looking for additional local coverage?

The Fort Worth Report recently spoke with Carol Klocek about the proposed changes and what they could mean for families in our community: https://fortworthreport.org/2026/08/30/what-do-the-two-tarrant-county-head-start-providers-think-of-the-proposed-federal-changes/

09/16/2026

Chaka believes in teaching her children the foundations they need to carry on the legacy of her business one day. When her six-year-old daughter asked if she was a CEO, Chaka was beaming!
Listen to Episode 2: The Entrepreneurial Mom on Monday, September 21 everywhere you listen to your podcasts to hear how Chaka has taken a unique idea and turned it into a thriving business.
https://thebutterflyeffect.buzzsprout.com

Sometimes we need volunteers to come read fun stories to our child development centers, and sometimes we need some help ...
09/14/2026

Sometimes we need volunteers to come read fun stories to our child development centers, and sometimes we need some help doing inventory of the phenomenal donations we receive in our Distribution Center. These Hulen Mall employees took time our of their schedules to help us do BOTH, and we are thankful for their partnership!

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3001 S. Riverside Drive
Fort Worth, TX
76119

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm

Telephone

+18173326191

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