Denton County Friends of the Family

Every 83 minutes, someone in Denton County reaches out for safety.  For over 45 years, Denton County Friends of the Family (DCFOF) has answered that call—offering free, trauma-informed services that guide survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault toward stability, justice, healing and hope.

As the only provider of these comprehensive services in Denton County, DCFOF is a lifeline for those who need it most.

 Our Impact in 2024

• 5,763 unduplicated survivors served
• 6,048 crisis calls/texts answered
• 12,329 nights of emergency shelter
• 71 households supported through Transitional Housing
• 296 sexual assault response calls coordinated
• 106,323 services delivered
• 37,959 service hours provided
• 19,389 individuals educated through outreach

Why It Matters

Violence is rising in Denton County. In the last two years, DCFOF saw a 66% increase in crisis calls and a 31% increase in clients served. Survivors need more than shelter—they need legal support, emotional healing, and safe, stable housing.

 How You Can Help

Your support helps move families from crisis to confidence. Together, we can ensure survivors find safety, justice, and healing—when and where they need it most.

Our Needs

Denton County Friends of the Family relies on contributions in order to provide free, comprehensive services to our clients. It costs $100 to provide one night of shelter to a mother and her child, $1,000 to provide groceries at the shelter for one month, and $65 to provide an hour of direct services including but not limited to counseling, legal advocacy, and child play therapy. In addition to these services, your contribution will help us maintain and keep our emergency shelter and outreach facilities running so that clients are always able to turn to us for assistance in their time of crisis or need.