“We all suspected that the Biden-Harris administration was allowing this invasion on purpose,” French said. “But now we know they are doing much more to enable illegals to get on the taxpayer-funded cash train. It’s beyond outrageous.”

FORT WORTH, Texas — Catholic Charities of Fort Worth (CCFW), a local chapter affiliated with the Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth, is facing allegations of facilitating illegal immigration by partnering with Fort Worth Independent School District (FWISD) and distributing federal funds to assist illegal immigrants.

CCFW has reportedly received nearly $1 billion in federal funding from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) since 2022. 

Critics claim the funds, distributed through programs like the “Refugee School Impact Program” (RSI), are being used to aid migrants—many of whom are in the U.S. illegally—with cash assistance, legal aid, and educational services.

The RSI program, designed to support newcomers, has come under scrutiny for allegedly using taxpayer dollars to blur the distinction between refugees and undocumented immigrants. Critics argue that CCFW funnels substantial portions of these funds into programs benefiting illegal immigrant families, which they say encourages further illegal immigration.

According to the Tarrant County GOP, grants awarded to CCFW are being used to “offset the cost to public schools for the influx of various non-English-speaking people the Biden administration has flooded into our cities.”

CCFW also provides support to FWISD educators and migrant students, offering training, counseling, and literacy tutoring. These services extend to addressing school-related issues such as tardiness, truancy, hygiene, special needs, and transportation.

Tarrant County GOP Chairman Bo French sharply criticized CCFW, accusing the organization of being complicit in federal efforts to support illegal immigration.

“Once again we have discovered more evidence that Catholic Charities of Fort Worth is a willing accomplice in the corrupt federal government plan to import millions of illegal aliens from all around the world into America. This won’t stop until we shut off the money,” French said in a recent interview.

Through its partnership with FWISD, CCFW is connected to the International Newcomer Academy (INA), a program designed to help migrant children in grades 6-9 develop English proficiency and transition to secondary school. Critics allege that many INA students are undocumented.

The INA states that its curriculum focuses on teaching English and core subjects to migrant children new to the U.S. school system. Students enrolled in the program reportedly hail from countries including Mexico, Myanmar, Iraq, Bhutan, and Congo, and speak languages such as Spanish, Nepali, Swahili, Burmese, and Arabic.

In addition to educational support, CCFW provides services such as tutoring and counseling for migrant families and school staff. However, critics question the broader implications of these efforts and their funding sources.

Critics have also raised concerns about how CCFW allocates its federal funding. The organization has funneled millions of dollars to other groups, such as the International Rescue Committee (IRC) and Refugee Services of Texas (RST), both of which assist migrants in obtaining legal residency and citizenship.

The IRC reportedly receives more than $1 billion annually, a significant portion of which comes from federal grants. The organization has helped resettle tens of thousands of migrants, including 26 thousand in Dallas alone.

RST, which also received CCFW funding, was granted over $20 million in federal funds in 2021 but shut down due to financial mismanagement.

French has accused the Biden-Harris administration of exploiting refugee and asylum processes to expand access to taxpayer-funded benefits for undocumented individuals. He claims that nonprofits like CCFW help these migrants navigate legal and social systems, ultimately enabling them to access housing, medical care, and other government programs.

“We all suspected that the Biden-Harris administration was allowing this invasion on purpose,” French said. “But now we know they are doing much more to enable illegals to get on the taxpayer-funded cash train. It’s beyond outrageous.”

Asylum seekers, once apprehended, can claim asylum and receive free legal representation if their claim is denied. Upon being granted legal status, they become eligible for benefits such as SNAP, Section 8 housing, and medical assistance, often with the help of nonprofit organizations.

Catholic Charities of Fort Worth did not respond to requests for comment regarding the allegations.