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UK Social Work Kinship Program certified, meeting critical state need
This article was originally published by UKNow. The College of Social Work (CoSW) at the University of Kentucky has an established history of supporting kinship caregivers across the Commonwealth. From conducting research to launching
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
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
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
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
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
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
UK College of Social Work KIN-VIP Spotlight: Barry Shrout
Barry Shrout had already raised a family when he became a kinship caregiver to his grandchildren. He came to the UK College of Social Work Kinship Virtual Interaction Program (KIN-VIP)
UK Social Work Partners with Community Advocates to Dispel Myths and Dispense Hope at Drug Overdose Prevention Event
Ten minutes of training can help a volunteer give a person who overdoses a second chance at life. It’s the driving premise behind UK College of Social Work’s Citizen Review
UK Social Work Launches Pandemic Relief Call and Assessment Center for Kentucky Foster Youth
This article was originally published in UKNow. For more than 9,000 foster youth in Kentucky, finding a stable home has never been more challenging. In recent years, social services have
Social Workers Help Patients Find Light After Cancer Diagnosis
This article was originally published in UKNow. Facing a cancer diagnosis under normal circumstances can be devastating. Facing a cancer diagnosis in the era of COVID, for many, is an
Covering a Pandemic: UK Social Work Study Explores Impact of COVID-19 on Journalists
This article was originally published in UKNow. Fast-paced and deadline-driven — two phrases that are often used to describe the demanding world of news. The challenges facing TV journalists are unique.