A Safe Place Tonight — For You and Your Children
If you are in danger right now, call 911.
For immediate shelter, call our 24/7 crisis line:
(844) 525-0160
We are the only emergency domestic violence shelter in Kaufman County, and we serve survivors across Kaufman, Henderson, and Van Zandt counties. If you need a safe place to sleep tonight, we want to hear from you. Our shelter is free, completely confidential, and open every hour of every day.
You do not have to stay one more night.
What Emergency Shelter Provides
When you arrive, you are stepping into a safe, stable environment where you can begin to breathe again. Emergency shelter stays are available for up to 45 days. During that time, you and your children will have a secure place to sleep, meals provided, and a team of advocates walking alongside you from day one.
Children are welcome. Families are accepted. You will not be turned away because you have kids with you.
Supportive services are woven into your stay from the beginning:
- Safety planning with a trained advocate
- Case management to help you map your next steps
- Protective order assistance and legal advocacy
- Counseling and children's play therapy
- Parenting support, life skills, and job readiness
- Transportation assistance
- Ministry support and faith-based care, offered to all without discrimination
How Intake Works
One call starts the process. When you reach us at (844) 525-0160, a crisis advocate answers — any time of day or night. They will ask you a few questions to understand your situation and make sure we can place you safely. Intake screening exists to keep every resident in the shelter safe, including you. The questions are not barriers; they are how we look out for everyone under our roof.
If calling feels difficult, you can also begin the process through our online client intake form, built to work on any phone.
Free, Confidential, and Here When You Need It
Emergency shelter at Celebrate Forever Families costs nothing. There is no fee to enter, no fee during your stay, and no fee when you leave. Safety should never have a price tag, and it does not here.
Your privacy is protected throughout. We do not share your information with anyone outside the organization without your consent, and we do not confirm or deny the presence of any individual in our shelter. Your location stays yours.
Is This the Right Shelter for My Situation?
Our emergency shelter serves survivors of domestic violence and family violence. It is not a homeless shelter. If your primary need is housing without a connection to domestic violence, we want to help you find the right resource — call us and we can point you toward services that fit your situation.
If you are a survivor of domestic violence and need a place to stay, you are in the right place. If you are unsure whether your situation qualifies, call us anyway. Our advocates will help you figure it out together.
For survivors who do not need shelter but are looking for counseling, legal advocacy, or other support, our outreach and non-residential services may be the right fit.
What If I Need More Than 45 Days?
Emergency shelter is designed to create immediate safety. For survivors who need longer-term, stable housing and a deeper recovery program, we also operate a residential program — both programs run under one roof, which means a smoother transition and continuity of care with the same team.
The residential program is open to survivors from across Texas and beyond, including those relocating to put distance between themselves and an abuser.
Recognized for the Work We Do
Celebrate Forever Families is a recipient of the Texas Governor's Victims Assistance Grant and the Kaufman County Commissioner's Victims Assistance Grant. Our Senior Case Manager was named Advocate of the Year by the Kaufman County District Attorney's Office. These recognitions reflect a team that shows up for survivors every day — and the trust placed in us by the agencies and officials who serve this region alongside us.
Common Questions About Emergency Shelter
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Do I have to live in Kaufman County to use the shelter?
No. We serve survivors across Kaufman, Henderson, and Van Zandt counties, and we will do our best to help anyone who reaches out in a crisis. Call us and we will talk through your situation together.
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Can I bring my children with me?
Yes. Families with children are accepted. Your children will have a safe place to stay, meals, and access to children's services and play therapy during your time with us.
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What if I'm not ready to leave yet but I need help?
You do not have to enter shelter to receive support. Our outreach services are available to survivors who are still in their situation — safety planning, counseling, and advocacy can begin before you leave. Call the crisis line or complete an outreach intake form to get started.
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Will anyone find out I'm at the shelter?
Your confidentiality is protected. We do not confirm or deny the presence of any individual in our shelter, and we do not share your information without your consent.
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What if the shelter is full?
Call us. A crisis advocate will work with you to identify options, including connections to other resources in the region. You will not be turned away without help.
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Is the shelter really free?
Yes. Emergency shelter is provided at no cost to survivors. There are no fees at any point during your stay.
Celebrate Forever Families has served survivors of domestic violence in Kaufman, Henderson, and Van Zandt counties for years, operating the only emergency domestic violence shelter in Kaufman County. Our team is credentialed, grant-funded, and recognized by the Kaufman County District Attorney's Office for advocacy excellence. Learn more about who we are and how we work on our About page.
You Don't Have to Figure This Out Alone
If you are ready to take the next step, we are ready to answer. Call (844) 525-0160 any time — day or night — and a real advocate will pick up. If you prefer to start online, client intake is available on any device.
If you are in immediate danger, call 911 first.