A5 - The Infant-Toddler Court Team’s Transition to Virtual Services during COVID-19: A National Call for Telehealth and Remote Assessments to Improve Access to Child Health Services
Sunday, April 14, 2024
11:45 AM – 12:45 PM PT
Location: Junior Ballroom 3, 4
This workshop is intended for researchers, policymakers, program partners, professionals working with families involved with the CWS, advocates and opinion leaders, program administrators, training and technical assistance providers, practitioners, and the communities that work on preventing primary, secondary and tertiary prevention of child maltreatment. The workshop will start by describing the impact of COVID-19 on accessing health care services for children involved in the child welfare system. Then, the presenter will provide a brief overview of the Infant-Toddler Court team approach, including challenges and solutions developed while operating during the pandemic. The remainder of the presentation will focus on the call for telehealth and remote assessments to improve access to child health services moving forward.