The UCSD Mother Child & Adolescent HIV Program has offered comprehensive family centered care since 1989.  Stephen A. Spector, M.D., initially developed a clinic for children with HIV and later created a clinic for their mothers.  In 1991, the program expanded to provide comprehensive prenatal/HIV care for women.  In 1996, we organized a program designed to meet the specific needs of adolescents and young adults (ages 13-24) living with HIV.

Health and social services are funded through Ryan White Treatment Extension Act of 2009, Part A and Part D, health insurance, educational grants and donations. Program research activities are funded by the National Institutes of Health.