Information to assist local institutions in operating Mother-Child Programs i s provided in this manual as part of the Verbal Interaction Project. Following an introduction, the manual discusses the following topics: (1) Ingredients and Procedures of a Mother-Child Program, (2) Major Program Components, (3) Administrative and Other Practical Matters, (4) Helpful Hints, (5) Six Actual Home Sessions, (6) Suggested Time Tables for Program Operation, and (7) Program Dissemination Policies and Activities. Suggested readings are listed, and three appendixes are included: A . Criteria for Verbal Interaction Stimulus Materials; B. Program Service Kit of Mimeographed Material Available from Verbal Interaction Project; and C. Sample Guide Sheets from Toy Demonstrator's Visit Handbook. (DB)