Manos Unidas was never meant to be built around one person. It has been built collectively by families, promotoras, staff, community partners, volunteers, interns, and leaders who believe deeply that Latino families raising children with disabilities deserve culturally responsive support and a true sense of belonging. Today, I want you to meet some of those people: Celeste Marion, Manos Unidas founder and Executive Director, and Catalina Angel, Manos Unidas Board Chair Why We

Three years ago, Manos Unidas set out to change educational outcomes and community participation for young Latino children with disabilities in King County through a $600k innovation grant to fund our program Ayllu Hogar. Now we ask ourselves two big questions: How well did we do? Is anyone better off? Here's what I can tell you. We have families who trust us. Moms who, for months, were afraid to open their front doors — afraid of unmarked vehicles, afraid of judgment, afrai

The first Friday of every month you can find Manos Unidas staff at the Home - Together Center from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. During this time, we offer drop in support to families seeking educational and health support for their children with disabilities or developmental delay. During this time we can answer questions related to child development, available community services, and support options for families with children with special needs. We can review IEP's, help famili

We started the year by coming together in a space created just for moms — a warm, welcoming place where women can share their stories, learn from one another, and simply feel supported. Our Café de Madres gatherings are so much more than meetings. They are moments of connection, laughter, honest conversations, and community. It’s a time to talk openly, ask questions, exchange resources, and most importantly, to remember that no mom walks this journey alone.

Ayllu Hogar Program, Spanish-speaking families, openings available, resources in Spanish

Manos Unidas International was honored by the North Urban Human Services Alliance (NUHSA) with the 2025 Outstanding Human Services Award , a recognition that touches our hearts and affirms the work we carry forward each day with love and dedication for families across North King County and the Puget Sound region. This recognition truly belongs to our community to the courageous parents who advocate for their children, the youth who inspire us with their resilience, and the st

We begin 2026 with renewed attitude, commitment, and care, re-energized to continue walking alongside you and supporting you every step of the way. At Manos Unidas International , we deeply believe in the power of community, the strength of families, and the value of walking together—even when the path feels challenging. Each new year reminds us why we do this work: to be present, to listen, to guide, and to support those who place their trust in us. This year, we move forwar

Manos Unidas International, Holiday Party for our families

Our Happy Moms Giving event was a beautiful celebration of friendship, culture, and the incredible strength of mothers in our community. From the moment families began arriving, there was a feeling of warmth and joy in the room. This gathering was created as a special space just for moms — a time to pause from their busy schedules, relax, laugh, talk openly, and enjoy being surrounded by other women who understand the journey of motherhood. One of the most meaningful parts o