Our Mission
Nuestra Misión
CAFÉ is a non-profit organization that advances family and community growth through education. We serve our culturally diverse community providing opportunities in leadership, civic and social engagement, literacy development, and academic advancement.
CAFÉ's alliance with regional partners creates a unified community that seeks to empower all of its members.
CAFÉ es una organización sin fines de lucro que promueve el crecimiento de la familia y la comunidad a través de la educación. Servimos a nuestra comunidad diversa, proporcionando oportunidades de liderazgo, participación cívico y social, y el desarrollo de la alfabetización familiar.
Nuestra alianza con socios regionales crea una comunidad unida que trabaja para empoderar a todos sus miembros.
Our Priorities | Nuestras Prioridades
Family Education
Community Participation
Promoting Leadership
Environmental Justice
Educación Familiar
Participación en Asuntos Civicos y Comuniatrios
Promoviendo el Liderazgo
Justicia Ambiental
FOUNDERS
Jorge Chacón
Co-Founder
Dr. Jorge R. Chacón graduated with a Doctor of Psychology in 2005 from the accredited Southern California University for Professional Studies. He has worked in the counseling field in various capacities since 1969, including experiences as case manager, mental health clinician, educator and administrator.
Alma Chacón
Co-Founder
Alma Chacón graduated with a Masters Degree from the University of Washington. She has 30 plus years experience in the educational field that includes K-12 teaching, principal and administration. Additional experience includes supervision of statewide Bilingual and Title III Programs for the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, and provision of statewide assistance to school districts specifically for program/curriculum reviews, training and coaching.
Specialized training or certifications include:
K-12 Educator
Bilingual Education
ELL Specialist
Principal
Superintendent Credentials
GLAD Tier I & II