This "Afterschool Action Kit" contains tips on what the community can do to support afterschool programs. The kit is a useful tool for parents, community members or practitioners, and gives advice on finding or starting a quality program, identifying program needs and what resources to tap for help. The kit notes that Americans agree that afterschool programs keep kids safe, help working families and improve academic achievement. The Afterschool Alliance is dedicated to ensuring that every child has access to quality, affordable aftershool programs by the year 2010.