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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 Faculty Receives BIRWCH Grant for HIV Prevention for Older African Americans
A heartbreaking encounter with a client was the catalyst for UK College of Social Work assistant professor Laneshia Conner, PhD, to pursue community-based research aimed at preventing HIV in older
November 22, 2022
UK Social Work Faculty Co-Authors Study on LGBTQ+ Student Strategies for Increasing Inclusion in Social Work Programs
Analysis co-authored by University of Kentucky College of Social Work Assistant Professor Keith J. Watts, Ph.D., offers specific guidance for social work educators to help alleviate the burden experienced by
November 17, 2022
Conversations on Social Work: Dr. Katie Showalter on Intimate Partner Violence
About 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States, more than 10 million people annually, according to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
November 17, 2022
UK College of Social Work Study Examines Abortion Disclosures on Social Media
New analysis from the College of Social Work at the University of Kentucky examined the reasons why women decided to obtain abortions and assessed views surrounding abortion access, as shared
November 17, 2022
UK Social Work Celebrates Foster Parents in Honor of National Adoption Month
The UK College of Social Work recognizes the tremendous efforts of foster parents who step up to give children in need a stable home. We are proud to support foster
November 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
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
UK College of Social Work Announces New Oculus VR Support Group for Foster Teens
Building on the success of Adoption Support for Kentucky (ASK), the College of Social Work (CoSW) at the University of Kentucky is expanding its virtual reality (VR) program to support teens in foster care. ASK is an innovative
November 7, 2022
UK College of Social Work KIN-VIP Spotlight: Angel M.
Angel M. stepped into a kinship caregiving role under extremely difficult circumstances. Her son was dependent on drugs and unable to take care of his children. “He did these parenting
November 4, 2022
UK College of Social Work Builds Communities and Supports Families through the Foster Parent Mentor Program
Shannon Brewer was hesitant to become a foster parent, even though she wanted to build a family with her husband of 16 years. “I looked into adoption and for some
November 3, 2022