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Investing in Kinship Families: KY-KINS Provides Individualized Peer Support
The University of Kentucky’s College of Social Work launches the Kentucky Kinship Resource Center, offering unique support and innovative services like KY-KINS to kinship caregivers, addressing the high rate of kinship care in Kentucky.
Living King’s Legacy: Social Work members awarded during 2024 ceremony
University of Kentucky’s Rujeko “Rue” Machinga-Asaolu and Assistant Professor Laneshia Conner receive prestigious Living Legacy Awards for their exceptional contributions to social justice and leadership in the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
UK Social Work to hire a Chief Well-Being Officer
The University of Kentucky’s College of Social Work introduces a unique Chief Well-Being Officer role, designed to foster a supportive and healthy academic workplace, aligning with the College’s strategic wellness initiatives.
Sport Social Work Research Lab: Exploring the Impact of Recreation on Youth Development
Arriving at the CoSW in the fall of 2023, Tarkington Newman is the director of the Sport Social Work Research Lab. Through his core research, Newman is looking at how sport can foster places where learning can occur, particularly related to social justice.
University of Kentucky College of Social Work Presents Innovative Research at the 2024 Society for Social Work and Research Conference
At the 2024 Society for Social Work and Research Annual Conference, faculty from the University of Kentucky College of Social Work highlighted their impactful research through over 20 presentations, covering a range of social issues and demonstrating the college’s strong commitment to advancing social work research.
Social Work Program Director Pioneers Trauma-Responsive Practices at the University of Kentucky
The University of Kentucky College of Social Work introduces a new Trauma Responsive Practice Certificate, an online program designed to equip graduates with advanced skills in trauma-informed care, addressing the significant need for specialized professionals in this field.
Foster Parent Mentor Program Q&A: Providing Encouragement Through Mentorship
The University of Kentucky College of Social Work features a Q&A on its Foster Parent Mentor Program, highlighting the crucial support and guidance provided to new foster parents through one-on-one coaching relationships with experienced mentors.
Bardstown Police Chief hires UK Social Work Student and her therapy dog on Police Force
UK graduate Olivia Raley joins Bardstown Police as their first social worker, supported by her therapy Husky, Maverick.
Emily Puckett: Law School Mom and Foster Parent Mentor
Emily Puckett, a third-year law student and member of the Foster Parent Mentor Program at the University of Kentucky College of Social Work, shares her story as a student and
Seeds of support: Transforming 4-H camps into havens for social, emotional and behavioral health
This story was originally published by UKNow. Lexington, Ky.— The University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment (Martin-Gatton CAFE) and the College of Social Work (CoSW) are spearheading a novel initiative
Recognizing Excellence: Dr. Laneshia Conner’s Research Awarded
Dr. Laneshia R. Conner, an assistant professor at the UK College of Social Work, was recently acknowledged for her exceptional research achievements by the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR).
📸 Highlights: UK Social Work December 2023 Grad Reception and Gathering
Photo credit Cassie Payne / UK College of Social Work