Permanency Planning for HIV/AIDS Affected Children

Abstract

As thousands of women are added to the surveillance data each year, the AIDS epidemic continues to be far reaching. And, as the number of infected women increase, there is an increase in the number of children affected by HIV. This article reviews the existing literature of AIDS affected children who have experienced or will experience the death of one or both parents as a result of HIV/AIDS. Approaches to culturally relevant, alternative permanency planning are examined which seek to serve as a guide for HIV-infected parents and human service providers.

Key Words:

• HIV-affected children
• permanency planning
• child welfare