November 13, 2025
In Kentucky, there are over 8,000 youths in foster care. Of those, approximately one-third are waiting to be adopted.
Justin Miller
November 4, 2024
In Kentucky, there are over 8,000 youths in foster care. Of those, approximately one-third are waiting to be adopted.
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March 7, 2022
National Adoption Month: The Power of Connection and Belonging
In Kentucky, there are over 8,000 youths in foster care. Of those, approximately one-third are waiting to be adopted.
November 13, 2025
National Adoption Month: Recognize the importance of familial bonds
In Kentucky, there are over 8,000 youths in foster care. Of those, approximately one-third are waiting to be adopted.
November 4, 2024
Dean Miller Reflects on the Value of CPS Workers During Child Protection Professionals Day
My childhood was tough. My mother died when I was young. My father struggled with substance misuse. Substance misuse led to neglect. Neglect was compounded by abuse. And abuse led
July 7, 2023
Op-ed: Honor CPS workers during Child Abuse Prevention Month
The following op-ed about Child Abuse Prevention Month was published in the Lexington Herald-Leader on April 6, 2023. Jay Miller is the dean of the College of Social Work at the University of Kentucky.
April 12, 2023
Op-ed: November is National Adoption Month #AdoptKY
The following op-ed about National Adoption Month was written by Jay Miller, dean of the College of Social Work at the University of Kentucky. Every child, no matter the context, needs a permanent family. Having
November 10, 2022
Academic Year Wrap-Up 2022
Greetings! I hope this message finds you WELL. Needless to say – this has been quite a year. We continue to grapple with the impacts of an ever-evolving pandemic. Humanitarian
July 26, 2022
March is Social Work Month, Honor the Work and Impact
This op-ed was originally published in the Lexington Herald-Leader. The following op-ed about Social Work Month was published in the Lexington Herald-Leader. Jay Miller is the dean of the College of Social Work at
March 7, 2022
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month; Why Everyone Should Honor CPS Workers
This blog was originally published in UKNow. Jay Miller, dean of the College of Social Work at the University of Kentucky, reflected on Child Abuse Prevention Month in a recent blog entry. His
April 2, 2021
During Social Work Month, Take Time to Honor These Essential Workers
This blog was originally published in UKNow. Essential is an adjective meaning absolutely necessary; extremely important. The theme for Social Work Month 2021 is, “Social Workers Are Essential.” For well over
March 9, 2021