November 18, 2025
National Adoption Month shouldn’t be just about celebration—it must be a call to action. Every Kentuckian has a role to play in strengthening pathways to permanency.
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November 7, 2025
The College of Social Work continues to celebrate National Adoption Month, recognizing the Hurt-Mueller family’s story of connection and belonging.
November 1, 2025
This year’s theme, “Honoring Youth: Strengthening Pathways for Lasting Bonds,” places young people in foster care at the center of the conversation—where they’ve always belonged.
November 12, 2024
This November, celebrate the incredible love and commitment that adoption represents while remembering that adoption is just the beginning.
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The CoSW celebrated the 2023 Foster and Adoptive Families of the Year at the Statewide Foster and Adoptive Appreciation Event.
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National Adoption Month: Pathways to Permanency
National Adoption Month shouldn’t be just about celebration—it must be a call to action. Every Kentuckian has a role to play in strengthening pathways to permanency.
November 18, 2025
Social Work’s ASK Program strengthens families across Kentucky during National Adoption Month
The College of Social Work continues to celebrate National Adoption Month, recognizing the Hurt-Mueller family’s story of connection and belonging.
November 7, 2025
National Adoption Month: Strengthening Pathways for Lasting Bonds in Kentucky
This year’s theme, “Honoring Youth: Strengthening Pathways for Lasting Bonds,” places young people in foster care at the center of the conversation—where they’ve always belonged.
November 1, 2025
Celebrating National Adoption Month by Supporting Families Every Step of the Way
This November, celebrate the incredible love and commitment that adoption represents while remembering that adoption is just the beginning.
November 12, 2024
UK College of Social Work and DCBS Host Statewide Foster and Adoptive Parent Appreciation Event
The CoSW celebrated the 2023 Foster and Adoptive Families of the Year at the Statewide Foster and Adoptive Appreciation Event.
April 22, 2024
Fostering Connections: ASK Program’s Support in National Adoption Month
November is National Adoption Month and at the University of Kentucky College of Social Work, the Adoption Support for Kentucky (ASK) program supports foster and adoptive parents daily through trainings
November 30, 2023
Meet Us in the Metaverse: UK College of Social Work Using Virtual Reality Support Foster and Adoptive Families
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January 31, 2023
Living the mission: UK Social Work’s Lauren Lynch shares journey as adoptive parent
This article was originally published on UKNow. How do you define family? Just reading or saying the word brings up different meanings and various emotions. The textbook definition says family
December 12, 2022
UK Social Work Celebrates Adoption Support for Kentucky (ASK) in Honor of National Adoption Month
In honor of National Adoption Month, the UK College of Social Work is thrilled to highlight our Adoption Support for Kentucky (ASK) program which provides support, coaching, and mentoring for
November 12, 2022
Adoptive Family Needed Support, They Found it Through UK Social Work
This article was originally published in UKNow. Most adoptive and foster parents will tell you, deciding to bring a child into your home is not a job — it’s a
January 25, 2022
UK Social Work Adoption Support Program Receives National Excellence Award
This article was originally published in UKNow. An adoption support program in the College of Social Work at the University of Kentucky is receiving national recognition for its contributions to caregivers. Adoption Support for
October 13, 2021
UK Social Work Launching Support Group for Adopted Kentucky Teens
By Lindsey Piercy LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 23, 2020) — In Kentucky there are nearly 10,000 young people in foster care, of which nearly one-third are waiting for their “forever” adoptive home. That’s
November 23, 2020