The Centro de Atención Múltiple (C.A.M.) opened its doors in December of 2000 as the only school for children with special needs within the Cihuatlán District. Located in Barra de Navidad, on the Costalegre of Jalisco, C.A.M. provides special needs education to children from Cihuatlán, Melaque, Careyes, Tenacatita, Cuastecomate, Ranchito, and Barra de Navidad.

There are currently 53 students registered at C.A.M., presenting disabilities such as downs syndrome, autism, and cerebral palsy. The School offers support to these children in the form of physiotherapy, psychology, speech therapy, early childhood education and regular classes for children aged 3-18 years, and a few students who are older than 18 but have only recently come to benefit from the facilities here at C.A.M. However, there are many children who are not able to benefit from this service due to financial problems and social stigma.

An important part of the operation of C.A.M. is the fundraising needed in order to continue with the maintenance, development and improvement of its services, as well as the sponsoring of more children to attend the school. The only funding received by the school from the government is used to pay for teachers salaries; the school must therefore work continuously towards raising more funds. To do this C.A.M. relies on help from teachers, parents and other volunteers within the community, who arrange annual events to promote awareness and support.