Cooperative Extension

CERCA:  Collaboration of Education, Resources, Culture and Assistance

Reaching out to the multicultural community

CERCA is a coalition of Chesterfield County public, private, faith-based and civic organizations that works to address the needs of the County’s growing population of limited English speakers.  Coordinated by Chesterfield Cooperative Extension, the mission of the Coalition is to facilitate the provision of neighborhood-based services for this population and to involve them in promoting strong families and improving the quality of life for all residents of Chesterfield County.

CERCA is formerly known as the Limited English Speaking Program

• Goals
• Minutes
• CERCA Partner List
• Hispanic Resource Guide--English (.pdf)
• Hispanic Resources Guide -- Spanish (pdf)

CERCA Goals

Goal #1 - Promote public awareness of the CERCA Coalition purposes and activities.

Goal #2 - Assess on-going needs and concerns of the targeted communities.

Goal #3 - Promote an active, diverse membership.

Goal #4 - Identify and support resource development initiatives on behalf of the CERCA Coalition.

Goal #5 - Implement and annually evaluate the organizational structure of the CERCA Coalition.

Recent Meeting Minutes

September 2007