Lives Transformed

Stories of Success

Thank You Lee & Beulah Moor Children's Home
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]

Leann's Story:An Act of Kindness Motivates an Aspiring Artist
By Espi Amaro, Certified Child Care Worker

“Leann” is a bright and energetic 11-year-old child who resides at Lee & Beulah Moor Children’s Home. When she first arrived at the Home, she was quiet and kept to herself, but within a few weeks, she opened up. Just by being her beautiful self, she keeps her peers and the staff laughing all the time. She’s never had a conflict with anyone.

Leann likes to read and spends a lot of time in the library. But her real passion is drawing. She loves art and can spend hours simply lying on her bed and drawing.  [read more]

Pedro's Story: A Bright Future Ahead

In 2007, "Pedro’s" mother was deported to Mexico, which divided his family. His father stayed in El Paso with six of the family’s 11 children. Pedro’s father wanted to give Pedro the best education possible and a better living situation than he could provide. He decided to place his son at Lee & Beulah Moor Children’s Home. [read more]

David’s Story A Second Chance
By Claudia Quiñones, Caseworker

“David,” 15, has been a resident of Lee & Beulah Moor Children’s Home for three years. He was getting in trouble at school and going out with friends without parental permission or knowledge. His grandparents were having a difficult time raising him. They felt they didn’t have the skills to effectively care for and discipline him. David’s troubles at school eventually landed him in court and the judge referred him to the agency.

David was born in December 1992 in an El Paso motel room. After giving birth, his mother abandoned him. [read more]

Before coming to Lee & Beulah Moor Children’s Home, “Tamika” lived a life filled with uncertainty and turmoil. She comes from a single-parent family, as her father is not part of her life and doesn’t want any contact with her. Her mother was struggling with drug addiction, which consumed all of her time and money. Her last concern was the well-being of her child.

Although Tamika’s mother received child support, that money went to feeding her habit, such that there was hardly any food in the house. [read more]

Katie’s Story

“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]

The Mendoza Children

The four “Mendoza” siblings came into the care of Lee & Beulah Moor Children’s Home in 2007. Their ages upon admission were three, four, six, and seven. They had come from a home where drug abuse and neglect were a large part of their daily lives. The children lived in a one-bedroom apartment along with their grandmother. Their fathers have not been a part of their lives.

It was critically important that these children stay together as a family unit. [read more]

Wendy’s Story

The Right Thing to Do
By Martha Ruuti, Child Care Worker

At 16 years old, “Wendy” knew it all. She was defiant, angry, and full of rebellion. She had spent most of her life taking care of herself, but she came to us sensing that at this time in her life, she might need a little help. Everyone in her life had yelled and screamed and told her that she was worth nothing. But something inside of her told her they were wrong. [read more]

Kim’s Story

Her name is “Kim.” When she came to us at Lee & Beulah Moor Children’s Home, she was tiny, frail, and only six years old. She had just moved into another home, this time with five other children. One Sunday, we took all the girls to the Lower Valley Farm to see the animals and have a little fun.

To Kim this translated into fear, fear, and more fear. The animals terrified her. She was in tears, crying at the kitten, the ducks, dogs, and sheep. Most were bigger than she was. [read more]

Natasha’s Story

When “Natasha” became part of the Lee & Beulah Moor Children’s Home family, she was 13 and, like all young teenagers, was both excited and a little intimidated by becoming a teenager and living at the Home. But Natasha came to us with a positive attitude and a great sense of humor. She always had a smile on her face. [read more]

Rick’s Story

The first time I met “Rick,” he was flying through the air, executing a fly-kick that was intended for me. Fortunately, he pulled back at the last moment. That would not be the last time I would see his anger, but it was certainly the most threatening. Although I didn’t know it at the time, he had good reason to be angry and was dealing with it the only way he knew: by intimidating anyone and everyone he encountered. Like many young people in our care, Rick had been hurt emotionally and physically by those who should have been his protectors, something few overcome. [read more]

Jessica's Poem
By Jessica, 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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