This handbook presents annotated "snapshots" of 10 innovative family literacy programs, almost all of which were begun by an individual with a vision of a new way to solve a demanding educational problem. Profiles depict, in terms of background, characteristics, evidence of success, and advice to policymakers and practitioners, the: (1) Parent and Child Education (PACE) Program; (2) Kenan Trust Family Literacy Project; (3) SER Family Learning Centers (FLCs) of SER-Jobs for Progress, Inc.; (4) Parent Readers Program; (5) MOTHEREAD, Inc.; (6) Mothers' Reading Program; (7) Arkansas Home Instruction Program for Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY); (8) Parents as Partners in Reading: A Family Literacy Program for Teachers and Administrators; (9) Parent Leadership Training Project; and (10) Avance Family Support and Education Program. A chart summarizes program characteristics, including goals, target population, outreach, funding, support services, materials, special features, and outcomes. Contact information for programs and a list of additional sources of information and assistance are provided. (RH)