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Local offices in Forney
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Utility Billing
402 N Bois D'Arc St, Forney, TX 75126
Help here
- Utility accounts and billsGet help starting or changing water, sewer, recycling, and trash service, or paying your city utility bill.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on forneytx.gov
Utilities · City office
Public Works
402 N Bois D'Arc, Forney, TX 75126
Help here
- Street, water, sewer, and drainage problemsReport problems with city streets, water, sewer, drainage, or street signs.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on forneytx.gov
Older adults · City office
Layden Senior Center
101 E Main Street, Forney, TX 75126
Help here
- Senior activitiesJoin games, social activities, health and nutrition demonstrations, and low-impact exercise.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on forneytx.gov
Local office · City office
MYForney service requests
Help here
- Report a city issueSend the city a request about a problem such as a pothole, broken streetlight, or code violation and get updates.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on forneytx.gov
Library · City office
Forney Online Library
Help here
- Digital library membershipForney residents within city limits can request free access to the city's digital library.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on forneytx.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Parks and Recreation
241 S FM 548, Forney, TX 75126
Help here
- Recreation programs and eventsFind city sports programs, recreation activities, special events, and park information.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on forneytx.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Forney
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
North Texas Food Bank
3677 Mapleshade Lane, Plano, TX 75075
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Community Services, Inc.
PO Box 612, Corsicana, TX 75151-0612
Listed on tdhca.texas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Kaufman County
Forney is in Kaufman County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office · State office
Kaufman WIC Clinic
100 S Old Rail Road, Suite E, Kaufman, TX 75142
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportApply for food benefits, nutrition guidance, and breastfeeding support if you are pregnant or have a child under five.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on office.texaswic.org
Local office · Regional office
2-1-1 Texas
Help here
- Help finding local servicesCall 2-1-1 to find local help with food, housing, health care, jobs, and other needs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211texas.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Greater East Texas Community Action Program
Help here
- Energy assistance and weatherizationThe agency helps residents in Harrison County with energy assistance and home weatherization services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on get-cap.org
Human services · County office
Kaufman County Indigent Health Care Program
100 N Washington Street, Courthouse Annex, Kaufman, TX 75142
Help here
- Indigent health careApply for basic medical care if you live in Kaufman County, have a medical need, and cannot get other state or federal health coverage.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on kaufmancounty.net
Mental health and recovery · County office
Kaufman County Behavioral Health Coordinator
Help here
- Behavioral health referralsAsk the county for help finding mental health support for you or someone you care about.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on kaufmancounty.net
Courts and legal help · County office
Kaufman County Law Library
100 W Mulberry Street, 2nd Floor, Kaufman, TX 75142
Help here
- Legal information and resourcesUse the law library's legal print and online resources for help with legal research.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on kaufmancounty.net
Texas programs by kind of help
These are run by Texas and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - HealthCare.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.
Call 1-800-318-2596 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- 2-1-1 Texas
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 877-541-7905 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988