This unit is one of several modules designed for instruction at the eleventh and twelfth grade levels in a course on family relationships and parenting education. Included within the unit is information concerning the structure of communities, the many community resources that are ready to assist individuals and groups, procedures for becoming more informed about community agencies, and strategies for evaluating the quality of community outreach programs. It is intended that the knowledge students gain from dealing with the "community outreach" concept will enable them to develop a fuller understanding of the community's role in our daily lives. In addition, it is hoped that students will be better equipped to participate as responsible citizens in community action programs. The instructional unit contains overall goals and specific objectives, suggested activities, information sheets, assignment sheets, job sheets, transparency masters, a test, and answers to the test. (KC)