HOUSTON -- Dozens of children who were removed from a west Texas polygamist compound have been relocated to three Houston-area facilities, KPRC Local 2 reported Wednesday.

Kidz Harbor in Liverpool, Texas, has been doing what it can to make the children's new home as close as possible to what is normal for them.

Employees filled bags with personal items to make the children's stay comfortable.

The state of Texas sent a list of needs to the facility. The children are on a strict diet of no beef and no processed foods. They are also not permitted to have televisions.

"I'm just going to let the children express their selves," said Angela Colbert with Kidz Harbor. "I will not force anything on them at all."

Nearly 40 of the more than 400 children in state custody were moved to Kidz Harbor.

"The people that make up this community are very much involved in the local community events," Liverpool Police Chief Myles Hopkins said. "I'm thinking we're just taking this on as just another special event for our community."

The children will likely stay at least one month.

"I think it's a place where the kids will feel safe and the community will also embrace their arrival," Hopkins said.

Several other children were assigned to live at the Boys and Girls Country in Hockley, Texas, and at Arrow Child and Family Ministries in Spring, Texas.

Kidz Harbor officials said they need donations to help care for the children. They are particularly interested in bedding, clothing, personal hygiene items and money.

Anyone interested in making a donation should send it to:

Liverpool City Hall
2220 7th St.
Liverpool, Texas 77577