"The most powerful advocate a child with a disability will ever have is a parent who believes in them."
CUIDA Care Project
CUIDA: Confianza, Unidad, Inclusión, Derechos, y Aprendizaje
(Trust, Unity, Inclusion, Rights, and Learning)
CUIDA is a leadership and advocacy program for families of students with disabilities and language barriers. Grounded in care and community, CUIDA helps caregivers gain confidence, understand their rights, and become powerful partners in shaping inclusive, high-quality education.
We center cultural wisdom, lived experience, and community care to transform how families engage with schools and systems—from IEP meetings to policy change.
Through a series of easy-to-follow classes and support group sessions, we help families:
Navigate the special education system with confidence
Understand their rights and available services
Build skills to effectively collaborate with teachers and school staff
Access a supportive network of other parents and community resources
Our approach blends learning, peer connection, and hands-on practice, ensuring parents not only gain knowledge but also the confidence to use it in everyday school interactions.
What’s Included:
10 Online Classes (January–December)
In-Person Learning Opportunities
Monthly In-Person Support Groups
A Certificate of Completion with hours documented
Special Recognition for the Top 5 Graduates
Who Should Join?
This program is for any parent or guardian of a child who has a disability, is being evaluated for special education, or is already receiving special education services. Whether you’re just getting started or want to learn more, EDIE gives you the tools, knowledge, and community support to take action and feel confident.
What You’ll Learn
How to understand and participate in ARD/IEP meetings
How to track your child’s progress and set strong educational goals
What your rights are under special education laws in Texas
How to organize paperwork and communicate with your child’s school
Ways to get involved and speak up for changes in your school or district
““The classes are what I need for understanding my son’s education expectations going forward for his college prep days! Thank you all again!””
“Aprendí cual es mi motivo y el porqué es mi proposito.”
