For many parents, raising young children already comes with constant decisions. When information is not available in your language, even everyday moments can feel harder to navigate.
For many Spanish-speaking families across California, figuring out preschool options, understanding enrollment paperwork, or asking questions during school meetings can bring added stress and uncertainty.
UPK partnered with Cristina Ochoa (@vivacristina) to share messages on her social media channels.
As a Los Angeles mother and creator behind @vivacristina, she has built a community by talking honestly about parenting, family life, and the realities many families navigate every day. Especially families trying to make important decisions in systems that are not always built around language and cultural accessibility.
Cristina partnered with Universal Pre-K California to share information about preschool and Transitional Kindergarten in both English and Spanish. For many families, language access is not just about translation, it is about trust.
Information moves through families and communities in personal ways. A grandmother watches a reel. A cousin sends a post. Parents ask neighbors and friends what worked for them and where they found help.
Through her videos and storytelling, Cristina speaks to the questions many parents are already carrying: Is my child ready? What programs are nearby? Can I ask questions in Spanish? Who can help me understand the process?
Her content resonates because it reflects how families actually make decisions together.
When families hear information from someone who understands their language, culture, and lived experience, it feels easier to explore and easier to trust. By sharing her experience, Cristina is helping parents feel more confident asking questions, exploring early learning options, and finding support in their communities.
Follow @vivacristina and @CAUniversalPreK on Instagram to hear more stories from families across California.
Video Reel from Cristina Ochoa (@vivacristina)
https://www.instagram.com/reels/DST5VkZEqtN/
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WatchViva Cristina’s UPK Pre-K Awareness Reel (Sp)
WatchViva Cristina’s UPK Pre-K Awareness Reel (Sp)