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Public information from the current CSNT site, rewritten only for clarity and structure.
Head Start & Early Head Start
CSNT Head Start is a comprehensive child development program focused on preparing children for entry into kindergarten.
CSNT states that Head Start serves income-eligible children ages 3 to 5 and their families with educational, health, dental, and social services at no charge. CSNT board materials also identify Early Head Start services for younger children.
Family Empowerment
CSNT describes Family Empowerment as a group of services intended to help Northeast Texas households stabilize and work toward self-reliance.
The Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program assists low-income households with home energy needs. CSNT states that priority is given to households that include elderly or disabled people and families with children under age six.
CSBG funds are used for case management intended to help clients transition toward self-reliance.
See the 2026 assistance checklistTenant Based Rental Assistance
CSNT states that TBRA can provide rental assistance for up to 24 months per household, plus utility-deposit and security-deposit assistance for eligible applicants.
Eligibility includes income guidelines and program requirements, including participation in a self-sufficiency program and use of the assisted property as the primary residence.
Current TBRA pageNot sure where to start?
Use one page to review the current application requirements, calculate a general 2026 federal poverty-guideline reference, and find contact options.