Community collaborations are strengthened and maintained through an advisory board that includes members associated with local businesses, schools, churches, parenting associations and families. Extension staff meets with board members on a regular basis to discuss program plans. The board meets on a formal basis at least twice yearly. Community awareness has increased due to collaborator support and communication efforts. All children grades K-6 are targeted for the Kids After School Help Program.
Scholarships are readily available for disadvantaged families.
Juvenile Justice and the local Diversion Board inform parents about the opportunities within the program. Children within K.A.S.H. receive education on life skills throughout the year and enjoy the camaraderie that results from the instruction. The nutrition segment of the program also increases their awareness of the correlation between good health and improvement in concentration and retention when following the food guide pyramid. After School Help Program. They serve as role models for the children and are extremely helpful in all aspects of the program.