Becoming a Child Care Worker or Foster Parent | El Paso Child-Placing Agency

1) What is the difference between being a child care worker and a foster parent with Lee & Beulah Moor Children’s Home?

At Lee & Beulah Moor Children’s Home, both child care workers and foster parents play essential roles in caring for children, but in different settings:

• • Child care workers live on the Main Campus in cottages or group homes, caring for children in our residential program. They work five days on, two days off in a structured environment.
  • Foster parents open their homes to children in need within the community. The agency licenses, places, and supervises foster homes to ensure children receive the best care possible. Foster parents receive a daily stipend for each child in their care.

For more information about career opportunities, call 915-544-8777.

2) What traits make a successful child care worker?

Great child care workers share these qualities:
✅ A genuine love for children
✅ Energy and enthusiasm for life
✅ Patience and a nurturing attitude
✅ A sense of wonder and curiosity about the world
✅ A strong sense of dedication and maturity
✅ A desire to make a meaningful difference in a child’s life

3) Why are children placed with Lee & Beulah Moor Children’s Home?

Children come to us for a variety of reasons, often at the request of parents, grandparents, or extended family. Some common reasons include:

• School-related difficulties
• Abuse or neglect
• Family challenges, such as divorce, remarriage, blended family issues, or financial hardship
• Parental substance abuse or incarceration

4) What are the ages of the children in your care?

We serve children from birth through age 18.

5) How many children would I care for?

• In cottage and group home settings, child care workers typically care for up to ten children, though some homes accommodate a maximum of eight.
• We exceed the State of Texas’ minimum child/staff ratio, ensuring personalized attention, care, and supervision.

6) What salary and benefits can I expect?

✅ Salary:

• Couples: $47,320 per year
• Single child care workers: $23,660 per year

✅ Additional benefits:

• Free meals, housing, transportation, and entertainment while on duty
• Option for couples to have one school-age dependent child living with them
• Flexible days-off schedule
• Two weeks of paid vacation
• Comprehensive medical insurance
• Employer-paid defined benefit retirement plan (one of the few in the country!)

📩 For more information, contact Child Care Services—Ronnie Rodriguez, 915.544.8777, ext. 231, vrodriguez@leemoor.org