Using telehealth to provide parenting support to families in child welfare
Official title: Delivering Evidence-Based Parenting Services to Families in Child Welfare Using Telehealth
Funded at University of Washington · NIH-11103197 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how using telehealth can help families in the child welfare system get important parenting support during tough times, like the COVID-19 pandemic, by moving in-person services to online platforms.
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 | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $667,369 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HD111433-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11103197 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are families with children aged 0-11 who are involved with or monitored by the child welfare system.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved with the child welfare system or do not have children within the specified age range may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how telehealth can be used to deliver essential parenting services to families involved with the child welfare system, particularly in the context of challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. It focuses on transitioning traditional in-person support services to remote platforms, ensuring that families continue to receive vital assistance during times of crisis. The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of these telehealth services and identify the factors that contribute to their success in supporting vulnerable families.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance access to critical parenting support services for families in the child welfare system, improving outcomes for both parents and children.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown promising results in using telehealth for delivering various health services, indicating that this approach could be effective in the child welfare context as well.
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.