About Us

Helping Pave the Road to Higher Education Since 2008

Since 2008

What is Café Con Leche

Café Con Leche allows parents to learn more about education and career opportunities for their children in a non-threatening setting. Facilitated by Gonzalo Robles, Educational Consultant, these forums take place in familiar places, such as schools, universities, community centers, neighborhoods and churches around the state. Robles encourages parents to discuss the fears and obstacles they face when making decisions about sending their students to a post-secondary educational institution and creating a “Culture of High Expectations” at home. Robles’ vision is to have families thinking and planning for college from the time their students enter elementary school. Café Con Leche was first developed by the Institute for Public School Initiatives (IPSI) at The University of Texas at Austin.

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Cafe Con Leche is...

Flexible

Geared toward parent needs.

Measurable

Shares ongoing data on program success and parent concerns about school and college.

Driven

Provides college help with advice and steps to prepare students to be college-ready.

Cafe Con Leche Measures...

Involvement

Parent participation.

Accumulation

Knowledge learned over time.

Transformation

Change in behaviors at school and home life.

Cafe Con Leche Does...

Empower

Support and serve parents.

Engage

Connect parents to school and community activities.

Assess

Identify challenges and barriers parent’s face in creating high expectations and academic success.

Monitor

Track parent progress throughout the program.

Collaborate

Network parents with one another and with community organizations.

Appraise

Provide ongoing progress evaluation.

Testimonials

"Wonderful program! Cafe Con Leche 'The Road to College,' promotes higher education at the middle school level. As a 6th grader it encourages to be in AP classes, have a good GPA, and com plete a job interview. My son entered the program 6 weeks ago after completing the entry requirements and graduated with 20 other students earlier this week. He will now have a mentor through all the years to continue growing him as an academic and a leader. He's still my Nerdo but has a confidence that is very pleasant if you're in the Wichita Falls area look up this program."

"We just finished our 6 week class and it was an amazing venture. I learned so much about the process of college and how to get an early start to my children's future. We may only be in 5th grade as of now, but 12th is right around the corner. Thank you so much."

As an educator, I have witnessed the amazing growth and success of many students who take part in the Road to College program. Gonzalo and Stephanie are tireless in their efforts to promote and encourage post-secondary education in our community. I am so thankful for Cafe Con Leche and all this organization does to make Wichita Falls a better place to live!!

This program is incredible in so many ways! It has helped my daughter grow in her aspirations for college and value for a secondary education. She has been getting help and experience from the program since 6th grade and she is now number 9 in her senior class. Gonzalo cares for all of his students equally and is wiling to help out a family in need so that he can see them achieve their goals. thank you Road To College and Cafe Con Leche.

This program is amazing in being communicative and welcoming! Since the first day I volunteered as a mentor, I felt truly inspired to continue my path to success. Once I officially became apart of the program, I truly felt like this has gradually become a second family to me. I recommend this program to anyone who may feel like they are lost or want to better the community together as a family. I couldn’t have asked for a better opportunity than this.

I have to say it’s a great organization. Mr. Robles and the mentors ensure that the students strive to be the Best that they can be. I will be forever grateful for this program. If you want your child to reach for the stars , Always remember it takes a village and with Cafe con Leche the sky is endless!