DSW Past events

  • 2023 College of Social Work Faculty Retreat

    The 2023 College of Social Work Faculty Retreat will be held at the Embassy Suites Coldstream, 1801 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY 40511. The retreat will be in Coldstream Ballrooms 4 […]

  • College of Social Work Open House

    Center of Excellence in Rural Health 750 Morton Blvd, Hazard, KY, United States

    This is an open house for prospective and current students, alumni, local agencies, and instructors to attend. It will be held at the Center of Excellence in Rural Health in […]

  • Dream Exploration Workshop

    Join us for a transformative Dream Exploration Workshop! Discover the power of your aspirations and their impact on your academic and career pursuits. Engage in guided discussions and reflections to […]

  • A Guide to Coping with Allegations

    A Guide to Coping with Allegations explores the prevalence of false allegations of abuse and neglect amongst foster homes and reasons such allegations may arise. Strategies for preventing false allegations […]

  • Trauma Informed Care: Navigating Care with Compassion

    Virtual through LMS

    This training empowers foster and adoptive families to understand and respond to the effects of trauma with empathy and sensitivity. Participants will learn strategies to create a safe, supportive environment […]

  • Autism: Understanding the Basics

    Virtual through LMS

    This comprehensive training provides a foundational exploration of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), offering participants valuable insights into the characteristics, challenges, and strengths associated with autism. Aiming to enhance awareness, promote […]

  • Healthy Boundaries in Teenage Relationships

    Virtual through LMS

    Healthy Boundaries in Teenage Relationships explores healthy and unhealthy dating behaviors. It is designed to assist caregivers in identifying warning signs that a teen may be involved in an abusive […]

  • Teaching Growth Mindset to Children

    Virtual through LMS

    Teaching Growth Mindset to Children introduces parents to the two types of mindsets and how beneficial it is for parents to help their children develop a growth mindset. This training […]

  • A Child’s Education: Rights and Responsibilities

    Virtual through LMS

    A Child’s Education: Rights & Responsibilities will inform parents of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The training informs foster and adoptive parents of the processes used to determine […]

  • ARC Meetings and IEPs: The Basics

    Virtual through LMS

    ARC Meetings & IEPs: The Basics will help foster and adoptive parents understand the process of an ARC Meeting and gain a better perspective of what an IEP will look […]

  • Building Strong Bonds with Your Foster and Adoptive Child

    Virtual through LMS

    This course equips participants with a deep understanding of the intricate dynamics between bonding, and attachment, and the critical role they play in fostering healthy relationships with children. The course […]

  • Myths and Realities of Foster Care and Adoption

    Virtual through LMS

    Myths & Realities of Foster Care & Adoption enables parents to identify myths and realities related to foster care and adoption. After completing this training, participants will be able to: […]

  • Grief in Foster Care: Navigating Loss When a Child Leaves Placement

    Virtual through LMS

    This training explores the unique grief experiences associated with non-death losses, particularly in the foster care system. Participants will learn about the emotional impact on foster families, biological families, and […]

  • Promoting Stability and Increasing Resiliency for Children-in-Care

    Virtual through LMS

    Promoting Stability & Increasing Resiliency for Children-in-Care explores the concepts of stability and resiliency and introduces skills for building resiliency in children who have experienced trauma. After completing this training, […]

  • CSWE Annual Conference

    Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel 1550 Court Pl, Denver, CO, United States

    Championing Disability Justice and Disability Joy in Social Work The Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) is thrilled to announce the 71st Annual Conference in Denver, Colorado, October 23–26, 2025! […]

  • Postponed KIN-VIP: Grandparents Connection

    Grandparent’s Connection is a supportive gathering created just for grandparents raising grandchildren. This group offers a welcoming space to share experiences, find encouragement, and connect with others who understand the joys […]

  • Postponed KIN-VIP: Kinship Connections: Kin Raising Kin

    Are you an aunt, uncle, cousin, sister, or brother raising a relative? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to navigate this journey by yourself. Raising children as a relative (other […]

  • Postponed KIN-VIP: Rising While Raising Wellness

    Rising While Raising Wellness is a supportive community for kinship caregivers who are balancing the demands of raising children with the need to care for themselves. This weekly one-hour session creates […]

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