Rocio Carranza Jacinto

Rocio is the Director of Family Engagement at Cocoon House. In her role, she is responsible for supporting the prevention and family program of Cocoon House providing high-quality services to youth and families throughout Snohomish County. Rocio helps advance the quality of work done with families across the agency through leadership and training. She also collaboratively leads agency work on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and acts as a chair and/or advisor to the EDI committee.

The mission of Cocoon House is to empower young people, families, and the community to break the cycle of homelessness through outreach, housing, and prevention. This mission support the belief that every young people deserves the opportunity to reach their fullest potential. Cocoon House’s services include a drop-in center, family engagement, short- and long-term housing programs, and a recently opened supportive housing program for young adults. Cocoon House’s staff work with youth to access medical coverage, obtain supportive mental health services and chemical dependency referrals to culturally responsive and sensitive providers, and achieve educational and employment goals. Cocoon House is strongly committed to removing barriers and supporting inclusion and diversity in all its forms throughout the organization for staff, board, and clients served.