Recommendation R2.4.1
To address the shortage of DMH mental health clinicians: Have foster children receive treatment in field offices whenever it can be arranged, or through video/phone (telehealth) when telehealth can be as effective as in-person treatments, such as for teenagers or youth. This allows clinicians to spend more time providing mental health services rather than driving to different locations;
Jury report: Los Angeles County Foster Care · PDF page 137
Permanent linkOfficial response
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors (consolidated County departmental response)
Agency says implementedTo address clinician shortages and travel, DMH agrees and claims implemented telehealth through VSee since the pandemic and field staff equipment. It explains remote-service capability, without separately detailing arrangements for treatment in field offices or modality-specific effectiveness.
Read official response · PDF page 26Editorial engagement review of the answer, not confirmation of implementation. To address clinician shortages and travel, DMH agrees and claims implemented telehealth through VSee since the pandemic and field staff equipment. It explains remote-service capability, without separately detailing arrangements for treatment in field offices or modality-specific effectiveness. Report physical PDF page(s) 137–138; County response physical PDF page(s) 26. Claims remain attributed; adoption date is not a filing or receipt date.
This review evaluates the response document. Implementation claims have not been independently verified.