Why homework centers? -- Community assessment -- Service plan -- Staff and volunteer recruitment -- Job duties and training -- Funding and partnerships -- Collaboration with schools -- Space and location -- Service hours -- Programming and corollary services -- Library resources -- Supplies and equipment -- Security, user expectations and rules of conduct -- Media and public relations -- Evaluation and measuring outcomes -- Appendix A. Model homework programs -- Appendix B. Community assessment tools -- Appendix C. Homework staff recruitment announcements -- Appendix D. Homework helper application forms -- Appendix E. Homework helper contract -- Appendix F. Homework staff job descriptions -- Appendix G. Training modules -- Appendix H. Staff manual excerpts -- I. Letter of intent -- Appendix J. Teacher letters -- Appendix K. Registration forms -- Appendix L. Survey instruments.