Serving Kaufman County and Surrounding Areas

The Dream

It all began in 2019 when Shelley Brookins met a 30 something intellectually disabled married couple who were homebound.  They yearned to be part of the community and take part in social activities.  The couple was unable to afford to attend a state supported day habilitation program in the next city over and began to struggle with anxiety and depression.  Trying to help she began to research what sources were available and found most individuals are on long waiting lists for 15+ years and there were not any private pay facilities that offered affordable day programs.  Through this God began to speak and provided a vision to create Bee-Happy Day Program. She soon created a prayer strategy plan for the vision God provided. Many prayer warriors around the US began to petition God on behalf of Bee-Happy Day Hab.  Through these prayers God has provided evidence that He wants to meet the needs of people seeking these types of programs.

Shelley Brookins

Shelley Brookins serves as the founder and director for Bee-Happy Day Program based in Kaufman, Texas.

She holds both a Bachelors and Master's Degree of Art from Amberton University in both professional development and Counseling Psychology, respectively. She also holds several licenses including Abuse & Neglect from the Texas Department of Family and Protective services, Person Centered Planning from Texas Health and Human Services, Trauma Informed Care for Individuals with IDD from UT Health San Antonio, and CPR/AED certification from the American Heart Association.
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Mary Brooks

Meet Mary Brooks, Bee-Happy's Fundraiser Director.   

Mary Brooks grew up in Crandall, TX. She is an ordained minister. She and her husband were foster parents for 10 years and they fostered over 150 teenagers during that time.  Some of these were  special needs teens.  She has led childrens choir, youth group, handbell choir, sign language and taught many classes in the church.  Mary studied Music and Early Childhood Education at HCJC, TWC and East Texas State University.  Mary enjoys crafting, sewing, music and spending time with her children and grandchildren. 

When Shelley shared the dream God had given her, Mary’s spirit gave witness to the call from God on Shelley’s life.  Mary instantly knew she wanted to be a part of this journey.

Our Mission

Provide a Faith-based, affordable, and trustworthy day program facility to serve adult individuals with intellectual and cognitive disabilities. ​ ​