This report provides an overview of a 2-year project aimed at developing an introductory-level training and educational support program for family day care providers in Jackson County, Missouri. The report describes participant characteristics, curriculum development, provider recruitment efforts, formative and summative evaluation procedures and results. The training program had four components: (1) monthly group meetings; (2) monthly home visits; (3) a resource and toy lending library; and (4) radio broadcasts. Content was based on the Child Development Associate credential competencies. Data suggest that even though overall significant results between training and control groups were not obtained, the program was successful. The number of gain scores favored the training groups and indicated that behaviors, attitudes, and knowledge could be positively influenced by training. Providers expressed appreciation for the training opportunity. Providers' feelings of competence were enhanced, and provider-child interactions improved. The project represented an initial effort for systematic introductory training for family day care providers in the Kansas City community. Detailed information, and references to related materials, are provided in 8 tables and 17 appendices. (RH)