Take ActionGet Informed and Inform Others
One of the easiest things you can do to support child and youth development is tell others about why your community needs afterschool and summer learning opportunities and programs.
Public support and concern can turn child and youth development into a priority for parents, community leaders, and policymakers. Your discussions may spur healthy debate on youth programming in your community. You might also find that you learn a lot about the needs and resources in your community.
Need help putting your thoughts or concerns into words? These communication tools can help you feel more comfortable when you talk with parents, community members and policy or decision makers.
Communicating Afterschool Messages to Parents and Policy Makers (PDF)
Find your elected officials
Need help finding out who your elected officials are? This external website can help you figure out who represents you.
Contact your own state or federal representatives or senators and encourage them to support public resources for afterschool and community-based activities.
The goal of Afterschool for All: Project 2010 is to harness the diverse voices that support afterschool to deliver a united and powerful message about the importance of afterschool programs in the lives of children, families and communities. The tools and resources offered by the project are intended to help organizations and individuals advocate for youth development in their own communities.