Center for Transforming Lives

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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.

Sparks Financial brought “Sparks of Hope” to this year’s State of the Center: a wall of handmade butterflies created by ...
10/21/2026

Sparks Financial brought “Sparks of Hope” to this year’s State of the Center: a wall of handmade butterflies created by our very own students in our child development centers! Each butterfly contained words of inspiration from the child who made it.
Thank you, Sparks Financial, for your partnership and support!

We are excited to welcome several new members to our Board of Directors, who bring a wealth of professional expertise, c...
10/20/2026

We are excited to welcome several new members to our Board of Directors, who bring a wealth of professional expertise, community leadership and a shared commitment to creating pathways out of poverty for mothers and their children. The new members will help guide the non-profit’s continued growth and impact throughout Tarrant County.
-Amy Knight, Cook Children's
-Dan Berce, former CEO of GM Financial
-Glen Whitley, retired Tarrant County Judge
-Dr. Karen Molinar, REV Partnership
-Marti Lowe, Bank of America
-Dr. Stacy Grau, Texas Christian University

Episode 3: The Power of Play is out now!Audrey Rowland is the founder and CEO of Green Space Learning and Development. I...
10/19/2026

Episode 3: The Power of Play is out now!
Audrey Rowland is the founder and CEO of Green Space Learning and Development. In addition to operating her own schools, Audrey is a specialized consultant on early childhood development, the economics of early childhood and the frameworks of education. Audrey weighs in on why play is essential for healthy brain development and how trauma-informed environments help children heal.
Listen to Audrey's insightful words wherever you get your podcasts.
https://transforminglives.org/The-Butterfly-Effect

Every year at State of the Center, Center for Transforming Lives recognizes the corporations, volunteers and supporters ...
10/15/2026

Every year at State of the Center, Center for Transforming Lives recognizes the corporations, volunteers and supporters who go above and beyond in their partnerships with us and truly walk our values.

The Empowerment Award honors a corporate partner whose collaboration, inclusion and impact advance the mission of Center for Transforming Lives.

Congratulations to this year’s winner, Bennett Partners, whose trauma-informed design of the Riverside Campus created a space for healing, growth and connection. Beyond their work on the campus, Melissa Mitchell and Michael Bennett continue to champion Transforming Lives’ mission throughout our community.

10/14/2026

Why is outdoor play so critical for a child's development?
Audrey Rowland, founder and CEO of Green Space Learning and Development, shares why outdoor play is essential for healthy brain development and how trauma-informed environments help children heal in episode three of The Butterfly Effect, a podcast by Center for Transforming Lives. Check out her episode on Monday wherever you listen to your podcasts.

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

Address

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

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+18173326191

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