The Interagency Committee for Children was formed by three Maryland government agencies: the Department of Human Resources, Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, and Department of Education. Committee goals are to develop services for children and families and provide a more coordinated service system for special needs children and youth. This progress report summarizes the three Departments' fiscal year 1987 activities. The report recommends the following goals: (1) expand and coordinate a system of prevention/early intervention services for children aged birth to 3 years and their families; (2) strengthen the system of protective services to children at risk of abuse and neglect; (3) ensure that children who are at risk of commitment or who have already been committed to the custody of a state agency receive appropriate services; (4) reduce school truancy, prevent disruptive behavior in school, and encourage students to complete high school; (5) coordinate and expand drug/alcohol abuse education and treatment programs; and (6) establish comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and evaluation services for special needs children. Progress is described on tasks outlined in the first interagency plan, in the areas of primary prevention; early intervention; evaluation, assessment, and diagnosis; in-home and community services; and substitute care services. (JDD)