A program was set up to provide developmental stimulation and health services to siblings of children already in placement owing to neglect, abuse, or other family difficulties. Several previous studies have confirmed the positive effects of this intervention with young children. The program was planned by an interdisciplinary team of a nurse, a psychologist, and a psychiatrist.Nursing students visited the homes of families weekly to provide developmental stimulation, health, and parent education. They determined the best way to meet the needs of the parents to enable them to interact with their child, and determined the developmental level of the child and the stimulation that would be appropriate. Nursing students also met with the same interdisciplinary team to discuss families, determine other services needed, and plan for the future.Evaluation of the family's participation in the project was done by the nursing student and the family. Most families remained in the project for several years. The project provided a long-term learning experience in child health nursing as well as an opportunity for students to work with other disciplines, and use such resources as a toy library. Clinical situations provide examples of the difficulties and the success of the project.