This guide describes elements needed to enhance public and private sector involvement in child care. An introductory section defines the problem and outlines the elements of a comprehensive child care policy. Section II presents a policy matrix that serves as a guide to typical problems and solutions in the process of instituting employer-supported child care. Section III describes benefits to businesses which offer child care services. The section identifies obstacles small business employers face and offers strategies for the implementation of child care programs. Section IV reviews employer initiatives, including direct service programs, financial assistance to employees, information and referral programs, and alternative workplace policies. Section V looks at the first level of public-private partnerships: state policies that encourage private sector involvement. Section VI previews the Child Care Action Campaign's report on public-private partnerships, and Section VII provides additional examples of public-private initiatives. Section VIII reports on two case studies on comprehensive approaches to service delivery in Maine and Seattle, Washington. Section IX focuses on economic development strategies designed to increase the availability of child care resources. State efforts to support employer-supported programs and public-private initiatives are explored in Section X. Finally, Section XI provides a bibliography and a list of resources, materials, and organizations with expertise on particular issues. (RH)