This booklet is designed to help individuals address the needs of children and families in their communities. A step-by-step plan of action concerns the processes of getting started, planning for action, raising funds, developing public awareness, and evaluating the program. Discussion is supplemented with general and specific hints. Several model programs are described. Some of these address broad community needs for children and families, while others focus on specific issues. The booklet also offers suggestions that will help activists construct a community wish list that includes all the things that they would like to see take place to improve the lives of children and families in their communities. (RH)