Delivering Evidence-Based Parenting Help to Families in Child Welfare via Telehealth
Official title: Delivering Evidence-Based Parenting Services to Families in Child Welfare Using Telehealth
Funded at University of Washington · NIH-11337483 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A trusted health team is testing if telehealth parenting support can help families involved with child welfare during and after COVID-19.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Washington NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project start | June 15, 2023 |
| Project end | May 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $668,631 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HD111433-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11337483 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Families involved with child welfare who have children aged 0-11 and who can participate in telehealth-based parenting programs.
✕Less likely to help
Families without reliable access to telehealth technology or whose needs require in-person services may see limited benefit.
What this research studies
This grant explores whether delivering proven parenting services to families in the child welfare system through telehealth can maintain or improve outcomes for children aged 0-11 and their caregivers. It uses real-world programs in Washington State that shifted from in-person to remote formats during the pandemic. The study looks at how telehealth affects access to care, adherence to program recommendations, and the quality of parenting, with a focus on safety and effectiveness in a real service setting.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, families could access effective parenting support from home, improving child well-being and reducing the need for crisis interventions.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work suggests telehealth can reach more families, but effectiveness varies by program and setting.
Where this research is happening
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University of Washington
Seattle, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Oxford, Monica L — University of Washington
- Study coordinator: Oxford, Monica L
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.