Latina mothers and children sit in a circle in YMCA gym, playing active games together.

Mother-Daughter Dyadic Health

Conmigo is a 12-week mother-daughter health and physical activity program for preadolescent Latinas (girls aged 8-11) and their moms. Eligible participants enroll in a 12-session program that meets once/week for 2 hours and provides exercise classes and group discussions on topics like family communication, nutrition, parenting, and goal-setting.

Nine Latinas in colorful workout attire standing on mats with their arms out to their sides.

Faith-Based Physical Activity Promotion

Faith in Action is a promotora-led physical activity program hosted in collaboration with churches throughout San Diego County. Latina women from the church community are trained to lead walking groups, cardio dance classes, and strength training classes, and to make motivational phone calls to participants helping them to overcome barriers to being active.