Following a medical and legal review of issues related to HIV infection in children, the need for community education and prevention efforts is discussed. Agency administrative policy guidelines then are presented, based on the philosophy that HIV-infected children should be served within existing services whenever possible. Guidelines cover personnel issues, issues impacting caregivers, confidentiality, HIV testing, research and evaluation, and funding. Additionally, guidelines for the provision of specific services are presented, including those for foster care, group homes and residential treatment facilities, adoption, homemaker and respite care, day care, teen pregnancy and parenting and counseling services, and schools. Program procedures consider infection control issues and inservice training and staff development. Additional program concerns are addressed in the areas of prevention, placement services, day care, assessment, treatment planning, and record-keeping. Public policies are discussed with a focus on service, prevention and education, testing, civil rights, confidentiality, and financing. Appendixes provide a list of definitions, selected publications and resources, a listing of taskforce members, and a 49-item bibliography.