The Afterschool Alliance works to expand afterschool and summer opportunities wherever children live and learn, with respect for every child’s needs and identities--including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender identity, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, ability, age, native language, and faith. Its efforts are aimed at securing resources to expand programming and help programs be the best they can be. The organization focuses foremost on underserved and disadvantaged children and communities.