This guide is designed to facilitate the implementation of the Florida First Start (FFS) program, created to help at-risk children from birth to 3 years of age have the best possible start in life and to support parents in their roles as their children's first teachers. Emphasis is on providing early, high-quality education and support services. Sections of the guide address: (1) the purpose of the FFS program; (2) personnel, staff development, and technical assistance requirements; (3) measures to increase public awareness of the program; (4) the equipping of parent resource centers; (5) program eligibility guidelines; (6) home visits; (7) child screening and testing; (8) family group meetings; (9) interagency cooperation; (10) program exiting and transitioning procedures; and (11) program evaluation. A bibliography of resources on behavior management, child abuse and neglect, health and safety, nutrition, stereotyping, and child development is included. Seven appendices provide a statewide directory of FFS officials, state-recommended forms, sample newsletters and pamphlets, program logos, Florida statutes and regulations relevant to the FFS program, a list of responsibilities and duties of parent education, and a list of infant resource books. (MDM)