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title: How can child protection agencies use telehealth to increase service access for children and families?
description: "This report from Casey Family Programs explores the impact of telehealth services in foster care during the COVID-19 pandemic. It highlights increased accessibility and effectiveness of remote therapy for foster youth and families, despite initial challenges in adoption. The report…"
url: "https://bridges4mentalhealth.org/hub/access-to-mental-health-services/how-can-child-protection-agencies-use-telehealth-to-increase-service-access-for-children-and-families/"
updated: "2026-07-31"
category: Access to Mental Health Services
tags:
  - Audience
  - Child welfare professionals
  - Mental health professionals
  - Report
  - TA sites
---

# How can child protection agencies use telehealth to increase service access for children and families?

This report from Casey Family Programs explores the impact of telehealth services in foster care during the COVID-19 pandemic. It highlights increased accessibility and effectiveness of remote therapy for foster youth and families, despite initial challenges in adoption. The report advocates for ongoing integration of telehealth to support continuity of care and address barriers to in-person services in the foster care system.

It provides jurisdictional examples such as Colorado and Allegheny County, PA.

 

 

[Read More](https://www.casey.org/telehealth-child-welfare/)

 

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