Cuenta Conmigo Co-op

Cuenta Conmigo Coop is a community cooperative initiative dedicated to advancing health, equity, and belonging. Rooted in the principles of solidarity, mutual aid, and cultural responsiveness, Cuenta Conmigo offers a trusted space where families can connect, learn, and take the lead. By combining maternal child health, family leadership, and community development, Cuenta Conmigo Coop bridges grassroots knowledge and systemic change to strengthen families and transform systems of care.

Mission: Cuenta Conmigo Coop is an inclusive group focused on maternal and child health that supports and strengthens families, communities and organizations to achieve health and well-being for all.

Vision: A thriving community where children are at the center, their parents are recognized as leaders, systems are equitable and responsive, and networks of care promote health, justice, and belonging.

Our programs and services include:

  • Peer Support and Mutual Aid: Through informal community gatherings (Cafecitos),celebrations (baby showers, forest therapy) that affirm identity, build trust, and strengthen community cohesion and presence in community events, Cuenta Conmigo promotes emotional, social, and practical support to one another, creating resilient family networks.
  • Direct Services: In partnership with health providers and clinics, Cuenta Conmigo’s trained peer lactation counselors, infant and early childhood mental health specialists, and community health workers connect with mothers and families in the early postpartum period, providing emotional support, nutrition and feeding information, and connection to resources.
  • Community Capacity Building: Interactive workshops and series that build knowledge for community-based childcare providers (known as FFN - family, friend, and neighbor providers) around health, nutrition, child development, emergency preparedness, and available resources.
  • Community Science and Research: Families co-design and participate in research to generate data that highlights inequities and informs policy and practice.
  • Leadership Development: Community leaders and families receive training and opportunities to lead sessions, engage in advocacy, and influence decision-making spaces.

Cuenta Conmigo Coop has established itself as a trusted partner for families and organizations alike. Its impact includes:

  • Family Empowerment: Families report greater confidence in navigating health and education systems. Over 600 families have been referred to Cuenta Conmigo in the last year, receiving follow-up, support and guidance, and connections to resources.
  • Community Development: Cuenta Conmigo strengthens networks of care that reduce isolation and build resilience in the face of systemic barriers. In the past year, more than 1,200 community members have participated in Cafecitos and other gatherings, fostering connection and mutual support. Families’ data and lived experiences have shaped local conversations and projects that advance health equity and community-led solutions. Over 100 community educators and parents have engaged in our workshops and trainings, exploring topics such as mental health and nutrition, infant mental health and lactation, and community preparedness.
  • Leadership and Systems Change: Cuenta Conmigo’s current cohort of 20 community leaders is advancing skills in facilitation, advocacy, and project development. Each leader participates in a co-mentorship relationship with organizational partners in agencies and non-profits across the maternal and child health system, bridging community knowledge with institutional practice. Collectively, they have completed more than 400 hours of applied training, deepening their capacity to influence systems, lead change, and pursue careers in the maternal-child health/early childhood fields.