Lives Transformed | Success Stories of an El Paso Family Crisis Center
By Jesus Valdespino, LBSW
Two years ago, Peter, 10, was placed at the Lee & Beulah Moor Children’s Home (LBMCH) after his mother decided to seek a divorce from his dad. Peter was stuck in the middle of a bitter struggle and was confused about the situation that his parents were going through. [read more]
By Anaiz Garcia, Caseworker
Sandra was 16 when she came to Lee & Beulah Moor Children’s Home in August of 2012. She arrived with only the clothes on her back and a rumble in her stomach. She was brought in by her mother and a Child Protective Services investigator. Her cold stare revealed instantly that she had endured unspeakable hardships. [read more]
By: Patricia Majerczyk, Case Worker
Byron, 6, came to live at Lee & Beulah Moor Children’s Home after the disintegration of his family following his father’s death. Byron’s mother was devastated by the loss of her husband and turned to drugs to deal with her pain. [read more]
By Loraine Araiza, LBSW, Social Worker
Billy came in to Lee & Beulah Moor Children’s home as a young, timid boy who was getting ready to enroll in junior high school. His mother was using drugs and no longer had a place for Billy or his brother to stay. Billy followed through with everything he was asked to do, but kept to himself and didn’t socialize with others. [read more]
Making Good Choices
By Claudia Quinones, Caseworker
Jason, 13, came to Lee & Beulah Moor Children’s Home because his mother was feeling overwhelmed by his behavior. He was talking back, yelling at mother and siblings, and not following home rules. When Jason arrived, his caseworker recommended individual and family therapy. He was in the program for about 18 months when he and his mother decided it was time to reunite. [read more]
I wasn’t sure where to send this thank-you note.
I just wanted to say that me, my older brother, and older sister lived at this great home from January to May of 1962. That February I turned 10 years old. I am the youngest of seven. [read more]
By: Patricia Majerczyk, Case Worker
Sometimes it takes more than medications, therapy, and a stable living environment to help a child grow into a productive, well-balanced adult. Sometimes it takes a deep human connection based on trust, support, and unconditional love. That’s what it can take to transform a life. [read more]
By Martha Naranjo, Intake/Foster Care Case Worker
Child Protective Services. To a parent, these may be the three scariest words in the world. Sometimes, however, they may be a blessing in disguise. Early one spring morning, I received a call about a sibling group, including 16-month-old “Julie,” whose parents were going through some difficult times that included drug and alcohol abuse. Julie needed a safe and stable environment while her parents got the help they needed. [read more]
By Maria Loraine Araiza, LBSW, Social Worker
Eleven–year-old “Raul” and his brother were placed at Lee & Beulah Moor Children’s Home because their mother had abandoned them and they had an abusive father. Raul suffered from his father’s aggression and saw his younger brother victimized from the behavior, which was especially violent when his father had been drinking. When Raul was upset, he began to act out in anger just like his father, which only added to the unstable family environment. [read more]
By Maria Loraine Araiza, LBSW, Social Worker
Before joining the Lee & Beulah Moor Children’s Home family, Dina, 11, lived with her mother, who was having a difficult time maintaining a stable home. Her mother decided to place Dina at the Home while she worked some issues in her life to be able to better provide for her daughter. When Dina was placed, she was comfortable with the living situation, but missed her mother. She hadn’t seen her father in seven years. [read more]
By Claudia Quiñones, Caseworker
Joey, a spry seven-year-old boy, currently resides at Lee & Beulah Moor Children’s Home, where he has lived for the past year. It was a rocky start. When he first arrived, he exhibited a lot of anger, voicing that he hated everyone. He frequently went into uncontrollable rages, demonstrating aggression towards himself and others. Joey would hide in closets, under the bed, or in the restroom when things were not going his way. [read more]
By Patricia Majerczyk, Case Worker
Seven-year-old “Mickey” came to live at Lee & Beulah Moor Children’s Home during the Christmas holidays. He was living with his mother and his two brothers, but two months prior to coming to the Home, his family’s home had burned down, killing one of his younger brothers and leaving the family homeless. All of their belongings burned in the fire—all they had were the clothes on their backs. Mickey was suffering, confused, numb, and unable to accept or understand the death of his brother. [read more]
By Luis Alberto Fernandez, former resident
I have been blessed to be part of the Lee & Beulah Moor Children’s Home family. I came to the Home in 2000 when I was just nine years old. From the beginning I was provided with a safe, caring, and structured environment that allowed me to learn, grow, and ultimately become a leader. The diverse personalities and backgrounds of the staff, volunteers, and residents have shaped my life, enriched my character, and exposed me to a variety of cultural/social experiences. [read more]
By Loraine Araiza, Social Worker
“Katie” comes from a single-parent family. Her mom lived in another state and was constantly moving, which prevented Katie from making friends or completing a year of school. Katie was responsible for caring for her younger siblings, so that when her mother would leave, she changed their diapers and tended to their needs. Her mother was often gone for extended periods, leaving Katie and her siblings with no food or money. The homes where they lived were unfurnished and not suitable for children. [read more]
By Cherish, Age 8
I DON’T FEEL REAL
I don’t have my Mom and Dad.
Some people say that’s not so bad.
But to me it’s a very big deal.
Because right now I don’t feel real.
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