Foster Care Eligibility
Foster Care Eligibility
Foster Care Eligibility
- All foster parents must speak English and/or be bilingual.
- Applicants who are literate in Spanish but whose English is limited must present a plan to include someone within the immediate family or a treatment team member who is able to advocate or translate for a client when English is necessary to assure safety or well-being. Confidentiality applies at all times.
- Treatment Parents must live within El Paso County; they must have a telephone; and they must have an insured automobile
in compliance with all Texas laws to transport the client to outside activities and appointments. - Must be at least 25 years of age.
- No criminal history or have proof of rehabilitation.
- No child abuse history.
- Emotionally and physically healthy.
- Home must meet fire and safety guidelines.
- High school diploma or GED.
- US citizens or legal immigrants.
- Criminal background checks for everyone 14 years or older and fingerprints for 14 years or older. This includes frequent visitors.
- Computer literate or willing to receive training
- Have some form of income in the home.
- House must have internet access capability.
Are you ready to make a difference?
To receive more information, please call us at (915)259-6382 or fill out the form below. To Schedule an Appointment, please click the button below.
Upcoming Foster Care Informational Meetings
For more information on how to become a Foster Parent, please contact Oscar Millán at omillan@epccinc.org.
Are you ready to help a child heal?
Call for more information: 915.259.6382 (direct) or Email: info@epccinc.org
How Does Our Staff Support You?
- Available 24/7 to support you as you help a child heal from trauma.
- Provides ongoing training, coaching, and problem-solving support.
- Provides crisis intervention:We have a 24-hour emergency on-call worker for all crisis situations.
- When the going gets tough. We are joined by doctors, teachers, therapists, and case managers as a team to support you and the youth in your home.
“My foster mom has shown me wholehearted love and is doing a wonderful job guiding me.”
– Foster Child
Request an appointment
For an appointment, email referral, or appointment request call (915) 259.6382 or click the button below.