Country Moms and Kids was formed in April of 1986 by Rocklin resident Chris Sinclair. Chris had moved from Auburn the previous October. She wanted to establish new friends for herself and find playmates for her daughter Sarah.

After inquiries into local support groups proved unsuccessful, she decided to form an organization based on a group she had belonged to in Auburn called Mountain Moms and Little Folks. With the guidance of her friends in Auburn, Chris set out to write bylaws, establish job descriptions for a Board of Directors, and coin a name for the new group. Next, she created a flier to attract members, an introductory newsletter and designed a logo.

Once Chris had developed a structure for the group, she enlisted the help of Jo Hemm, the local Welcome Wagon representative. Jo provided Chris with a list of moms who were new to the area. Between February and April, Chris contacted these women to introduce them to the new organization called Country Moms and Kids.

The first meeting held in April attracted fifteen people. Within a short time, a Board of Directors, consisting of nine members was established. The group collected dues in order to put on activities, record the history of the group, provide nametags and hospitality supplies, publish a membership directory and pay postage. It also established that the organization would publish a monthly newsletter featuring a calendar of events, birthdays, thank-you's, members’ children and advertisements.

The first newsletter was distributed in May of 1986 to twenty-five members. Moms Night Out, holiday gatherings, guest speakers and park days were popular from the beginning.

Over the years the membership has grown, changed and benefited from the many fine people who have served as its leaders and participated as members.

In November of 1992, Country Moms and Kids incorporated as a non-profit organization. CM&K has remained true to the original intent of providing support for the many challenges of parenthood.