This report describes ways in which older persons may become involved in the field of home child care. It is intended to provide (1) detailed information on an intergenerational child care (IGCC) program; (2) general information relating to intergenerational contacts and home child care; and (3) "how-to" information for agencies planning to develop their own IGCC program. Chapters of the report present an overview of eastern Iowa's Shared Heritage Child Care Program; indicate what an IGCC program can offer; contrast IGCC with other types of intergenerational programs; provide guidelines for identifying, recruiting, and screening older participants; discuss the legal status of care givers; and explore program support services for care providers, such as training, toy lending, liability insurance coverage, in-home activity visits, child care referral, and the child care food program. Appendix A is a 32-page report titled "The Shared Heritage Program: Effects on Care Givers." Additional appendices provide copies of related materials, including classified ads used in recruiting, program signs, program brochures, press releases, application form, reference check form, home interview form, home safety check form, medical exam form, descriptions of low and high quality care, lists of traditional activities for children, publicity, recruitment posters, guidelines for recruiting clients, and a parent information sheet. (RH)