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SUMMARY:Practicum Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Launch your social work career through your practicum experience—formerly known as field education. Attend an information session to learn about the process\, opportunities\, and support available as you prepare for hands-on learning in real-world settings. \nThe UK College of Social Work is affiliated with approximately 3\,000 agencies across the United States\, offering flexible placements in schools\, hospitals\, with advocacy groups\, and in many other settings. During your placement\, you will gain valuable experience\, build your professional network\, and have the opportunity to explore specialized paths\, including clinical social work\, child welfare\, and substance use recovery. \nAt the UK College of Social Work\, students drive their practicum journey\, with the ability to select or propose placement sites that align with their goals. Advising and mentorship are built in to help you succeed before and after graduation. \nRegister for an information session to learn how your practicum experience will support your goals and open doors to meaningful\, impact-driven work. \nREGISTER HERE \n\n*Attendees should register for virtual Practicum Info Sessions in advance. All times are EST. Sessions occur on Wednesdays at either noon or 3:00 (they are not offered when the University of Kentucky offices are closed\, and classes are not in session).
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/practicum-info-session/2025-07-03/
CATEGORIES:College Events,Info Session
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T160000
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SUMMARY:Practicum Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Launch your social work career through your practicum experience—formerly known as field education. Attend an information session to learn about the process\, opportunities\, and support available as you prepare for hands-on learning in real-world settings. \nThe UK College of Social Work is affiliated with approximately 3\,000 agencies across the United States\, offering flexible placements in schools\, hospitals\, with advocacy groups\, and in many other settings. During your placement\, you will gain valuable experience\, build your professional network\, and have the opportunity to explore specialized paths\, including clinical social work\, child welfare\, and substance use recovery. \nAt the UK College of Social Work\, students drive their practicum journey\, with the ability to select or propose placement sites that align with their goals. Advising and mentorship are built in to help you succeed before and after graduation. \nRegister for an information session to learn how your practicum experience will support your goals and open doors to meaningful\, impact-driven work. \nREGISTER HERE \n\n*Attendees should register for virtual Practicum Info Sessions in advance. All times are EST. Sessions occur on Wednesdays at either noon or 3:00 (they are not offered when the University of Kentucky offices are closed\, and classes are not in session).
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/practicum-info-session/2025-08-03/
CATEGORIES:College Events,Info Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T160000
DTSTAMP:20260523T183135
CREATED:20250626T205559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T210156Z
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SUMMARY:Practicum Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Launch your social work career through your practicum experience—formerly known as field education. Attend an information session to learn about the process\, opportunities\, and support available as you prepare for hands-on learning in real-world settings. \nThe UK College of Social Work is affiliated with approximately 3\,000 agencies across the United States\, offering flexible placements in schools\, hospitals\, with advocacy groups\, and in many other settings. During your placement\, you will gain valuable experience\, build your professional network\, and have the opportunity to explore specialized paths\, including clinical social work\, child welfare\, and substance use recovery. \nAt the UK College of Social Work\, students drive their practicum journey\, with the ability to select or propose placement sites that align with their goals. Advising and mentorship are built in to help you succeed before and after graduation. \nRegister for an information session to learn how your practicum experience will support your goals and open doors to meaningful\, impact-driven work. \nREGISTER HERE \n\n*Attendees should register for virtual Practicum Info Sessions in advance. All times are EST. Sessions occur on Wednesdays at either noon or 3:00 (they are not offered when the University of Kentucky offices are closed\, and classes are not in session).
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/practicum-info-session/2025-09-03/
CATEGORIES:College Events,Info Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T160000
DTSTAMP:20260523T183135
CREATED:20250626T205559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T210156Z
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SUMMARY:Practicum Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Launch your social work career through your practicum experience—formerly known as field education. Attend an information session to learn about the process\, opportunities\, and support available as you prepare for hands-on learning in real-world settings. \nThe UK College of Social Work is affiliated with approximately 3\,000 agencies across the United States\, offering flexible placements in schools\, hospitals\, with advocacy groups\, and in many other settings. During your placement\, you will gain valuable experience\, build your professional network\, and have the opportunity to explore specialized paths\, including clinical social work\, child welfare\, and substance use recovery. \nAt the UK College of Social Work\, students drive their practicum journey\, with the ability to select or propose placement sites that align with their goals. Advising and mentorship are built in to help you succeed before and after graduation. \nRegister for an information session to learn how your practicum experience will support your goals and open doors to meaningful\, impact-driven work. \nREGISTER HERE \n\n*Attendees should register for virtual Practicum Info Sessions in advance. All times are EST. Sessions occur on Wednesdays at either noon or 3:00 (they are not offered when the University of Kentucky offices are closed\, and classes are not in session).
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/practicum-info-session/2025-10-03/
CATEGORIES:College Events,Info Session
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T160000
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SUMMARY:Practicum Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Launch your social work career through your practicum experience—formerly known as field education. Attend an information session to learn about the process\, opportunities\, and support available as you prepare for hands-on learning in real-world settings. \nThe UK College of Social Work is affiliated with approximately 3\,000 agencies across the United States\, offering flexible placements in schools\, hospitals\, with advocacy groups\, and in many other settings. During your placement\, you will gain valuable experience\, build your professional network\, and have the opportunity to explore specialized paths\, including clinical social work\, child welfare\, and substance use recovery. \nAt the UK College of Social Work\, students drive their practicum journey\, with the ability to select or propose placement sites that align with their goals. Advising and mentorship are built in to help you succeed before and after graduation. \nRegister for an information session to learn how your practicum experience will support your goals and open doors to meaningful\, impact-driven work. \nREGISTER HERE \n\n*Attendees should register for virtual Practicum Info Sessions in advance. All times are EST. Sessions occur on Wednesdays at either noon or 3:00 (they are not offered when the University of Kentucky offices are closed\, and classes are not in session).
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/practicum-info-session/2025-11-03/
CATEGORIES:College Events,Info Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T160000
DTSTAMP:20260523T183135
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UID:10026315-1764774000-1764777600@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Practicum Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Launch your social work career through your practicum experience—formerly known as field education. Attend an information session to learn about the process\, opportunities\, and support available as you prepare for hands-on learning in real-world settings. \nThe UK College of Social Work is affiliated with approximately 3\,000 agencies across the United States\, offering flexible placements in schools\, hospitals\, with advocacy groups\, and in many other settings. During your placement\, you will gain valuable experience\, build your professional network\, and have the opportunity to explore specialized paths\, including clinical social work\, child welfare\, and substance use recovery. \nAt the UK College of Social Work\, students drive their practicum journey\, with the ability to select or propose placement sites that align with their goals. Advising and mentorship are built in to help you succeed before and after graduation. \nRegister for an information session to learn how your practicum experience will support your goals and open doors to meaningful\, impact-driven work. \nREGISTER HERE \n\n*Attendees should register for virtual Practicum Info Sessions in advance. All times are EST. Sessions occur on Wednesdays at either noon or 3:00 (they are not offered when the University of Kentucky offices are closed\, and classes are not in session).
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/practicum-info-session/2025-12-03/
CATEGORIES:College Events,Info Session
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251224T120000
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SUMMARY:Centers & Labs Weekly Staff Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Staff Meeting for Centers & Labs Training Resource Center Staff. The meeting is held the 3rd Wednesday of Each Month at the Training Resource Center. This is an in-person meeting. However\, a Zoom link will be sent out prior to the training for any staff who cannot attend in-person.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/centers-labs-monthly-meeting-2022-06-15-2/2025-12-10/
CATEGORIES:calendar,College Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T190000
DTSTAMP:20260523T183135
CREATED:20251211T130400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T113514Z
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SUMMARY:Nurturing Youth’s Cultural / Racial / Ethnic Needs and Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity
DESCRIPTION:CORE TEEN (Critical On-going Resource Family Education) Session 4 \nNurturing Youth’s Cultural / Racial / Ethnic Needs and Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity \nDecember 11\, 2025 \n5:00 PM – 7:00 PM EST Via Zoom \nMelanie Parsons\, M.A. \n2 credit hours \nCORE Teen Curriculum provides parents with information they need to develop safe relationships with youth\, while also focusing on how they can adapt their parenting styles to support the youth’s needs\, rather than just focusing on behaviors. Session 4 will identify ways to incorporate the youth’s race\, culture and ethnicity into family life\, and demonstrate two skills in communicating acceptance and support for youth who are questioning their sexuality or gender identity. \nFor additional information about this session\, please feel free to contact Melanie Parsons\, the Foster Parent Training Program (FPTP) Program Coordinator\, at Melanie.Parsons@uky.edu. \nClick Here to go to the registration page.\n\nPlease note each session is approved for ongoing\, elective training credit for Kentucky Foster Parents. Basic & Advanced Foster Parents\, Fictive Kin Foster Parents\, Care Plus\, or Therapeutic Foster Parents can all take advantage of the opportunity to fulfill their training hours. A reliable internet connection and computer/smartphone with webcam are required.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/nurturing-youths-cultural-racial-ethnic-needs-and-sexual-orientation-gender-identity/
LOCATION:Virtual through LMS\, 619 Patterson Office Tower\, Lexington\, KY\, 40506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Foster Parent Training Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T193000
DTSTAMP:20260523T183135
CREATED:20251211T130555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T113514Z
UID:10025047-1765476000-1765481400@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Learning to Communicate: Developing Social Skills
DESCRIPTION:Learning to Communicate: Developing Social Skills will equip parents to understand the process of communicating with children\, teaching children to communicate with adults and peers\, and developing interpersonal social skills. It offers strategies and ideas to help parents and children communicate with each other more effectively and offers strategies to help children in care specifically. \nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nUtilize strategies to assist children in developing effective communication skills and communicate with their children more effectively.\nArticulate types of social skills and assist children in developing these skills.\n\nASK-VIP trainings are expressly designed to meet the needs of foster and adoptive parents. Skilled trainers who have lived experiences with fostering and adoption provide these trainings in a virtual group setting. There is 1.5 hours of ongoing\, elective foster parent training credit available for Kentucky’s foster parents. \nCreate an account or log-in to register for this training. A reliable internet connection and a smartphone\, tablet\, or computer with web camera is needed to participate. If there are two adults in the same household that want to participate in this training\, each person must register separately. Foster parent training credit is administered based on the duration of the meeting and each attendee’s participation. Training credit is only available if you have not participated in this training within the past twelve months. \nClick Here to go to the registration page. \nIf you have any questions about this training or how to register\, please email ask@uky.edu or call 859-257-7361.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/learning-to-communicate-developing-social-skills/
LOCATION:Virtual through LMS\, 619 Patterson Office Tower\, Lexington\, KY\, 40506\, United States
CATEGORIES:ASK
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251212T110000
DTSTAMP:20260523T183135
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T113513Z
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SUMMARY:Jefferson Citizen Review Panel
DESCRIPTION:Citizen Review Panels (CRPs) are groups of caring volunteers that work to improve the well-being of children\, families\, and communities across Kentucky. To learn more about CRPs or join a regional panel\, please visit the CRP website or contact Tara Pulaski at Tara.Pulaski@uky.edu.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/jefferson-citizen-review-panel/
CATEGORIES:College Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251212T193000
DTSTAMP:20260523T183135
CREATED:20251211T141130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T113513Z
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SUMMARY:Strategies to Remain Positive When Adopting
DESCRIPTION:Strategies to Remain Positive When Adopting describes common behaviors that the child(ren) may exhibit as well as feelings adoptive parents may have during the adoption process\, including grief and post-adoption depression. This training also provides strategies on how to cope with these emotions in a healthy way. \nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nRecognize behaviors and emotions foster youth may exhibit associated with the adoption process.\nDiscuss emotions adoptive parents may experience and strategies to cope positively.\n\nASK-VIP trainings are expressly designed to meet the needs of foster and adoptive parents. Skilled trainers who have lived experiences with fostering and adoption provide these trainings in a virtual group setting. There is 1.5 hours of ongoing\, elective foster parent training credit available for Kentucky’s foster parents. \nCreate an account or log-in to register for this training. A reliable internet connection and a smartphone\, tablet\, or computer with web camera is needed to participate. If there are two adults in the same household that want to participate in this training\, each person must register separately. Foster parent training credit is administered based on the duration of the meeting and each attendee’s participation. Training credit is only available if you have not participated in this training within the past twelve months. \nClick Here to go to the registration page. \nIf you have any questions about this training or how to register\, please email ask@uky.edu or call 859-257-7361.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/strategies-to-remain-positive-when-adopting/
LOCATION:Virtual through LMS\, 619 Patterson Office Tower\, Lexington\, KY\, 40506\, United States
CATEGORIES:ASK
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T120000
DTSTAMP:20260523T183135
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SUMMARY:Helping Your Child Succeed in School
DESCRIPTION:Helping Your Child to Succeed in School will increase the ability of foster/adoptive parents to understand educational challenges faced by foster/adopted children. It will give resource parents the tools for creating a positive educational experience for their foster/adopted child\, and equip them with the necessary tools to help support their children in the educational setting. \nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nDiscuss how to partner with the school to address and overcome obstacles that exist for foster/adopted children.\nUtilize tips and tools to support their foster/adopted child‘s education.\n\nASK-VIP trainings are expressly designed to meet the needs of foster and adoptive parents. Skilled trainers who have lived experiences with fostering and adoption provide these trainings in a virtual group setting. There is 1.5 hours of ongoing\, elective foster parent training credit available for Kentucky’s foster parents. \nCreate an account or log-in to register for this training. A reliable internet connection and a smartphone\, tablet\, or computer with web camera is needed to participate. If there are two adults in the same household that want to participate in this training\, each person must register separately. Foster parent training credit is administered based on the duration of the meeting and each attendee’s participation. Training credit is only available if you have not participated in this training within the past twelve months. \nClick Here to go to the registration page. \nIf you have any questions about this training or how to register\, please email ask@uky.edu or call 859-257-7361.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/helping-your-child-succeed-in-school/
LOCATION:Virtual through LMS\, 619 Patterson Office Tower\, Lexington\, KY\, 40506\, United States
CATEGORIES:ASK
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T223000
DTSTAMP:20260523T183135
CREATED:20251211T144753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T113513Z
UID:10025051-1765659600-1765665000@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Creating Memories and Meaningful Family Traditions for Blended Families
DESCRIPTION:Creating Memories & Meaningful Family Traditions for Blended Families will inform parents of triggers children in their home may have and what they can do as parents to help create new memories that will add to their healing process. This training will also discuss activities and ideas for creating memories and new family traditions with the new children in their home to help create a positive family unit. \nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nCreate family traditions to foster a sense of belonging with children in their home.\nUnderstand the importance of shared memories with children and how recording and remembering aids in their healing.\n\nASK-VIP trainings are expressly designed to meet the needs of foster and adoptive parents. Skilled trainers who have lived experiences with fostering and adoption provide these trainings in a virtual group setting. There is 1.5 hours of ongoing\, elective foster parent training credit available for Kentucky’s foster parents. \nCreate an account or log-in to register for this training. A reliable internet connection and a smartphone\, tablet\, or computer with web camera is needed to participate. If there are two adults in the same household that want to participate in this training\, each person must register separately. Foster parent training credit is administered based on the duration of the meeting and each attendee’s participation. Training credit is only available if you have not participated in this training within the past twelve months. \nClick Here to go to the registration page. \nIf you have any questions about this training or how to register\, please email ask@uky.edu or call 859-257-7361.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/creating-memories-and-meaningful-family-traditions-for-blended-families/
LOCATION:Virtual through LMS\, 619 Patterson Office Tower\, Lexington\, KY\, 40506\, United States
CATEGORIES:ASK
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T193000
DTSTAMP:20260523T183135
CREATED:20251211T144858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T113453Z
UID:10025052-1765735200-1765740600@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: Parenting a Child with an Invisible Disability
DESCRIPTION:Join our comprehensive training designed specifically for foster and adoptive parents to equip them with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively support children affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). Led by our expert ASK liaisons\, this training covers essential topics such as understanding FASD\, recognizing its symptoms\, implementing strategies for managing behavior\, accessing resources and support networks\, and promoting positive outcomes for children with FASD. With practical insights and evidence-based approaches\, this training empowers parents to provide nurturing environments and tailored care for children with FASD\, fostering resilience and optimal development. \nASK-VIP trainings are expressly designed to meet the needs of foster and adoptive parents. Skilled trainers who have lived experiences with fostering and adoption provide these trainings in a virtual group setting. There is 1.5 hours of ongoing\, elective foster parent training credit available for Kentucky’s foster parents. \nCreate an account or log-in to register for this training. A reliable internet connection and a smartphone\, tablet\, or computer with web camera is needed to participate. If there are two adults in the same household that want to participate in this training\, each person must register separately. Foster parent training credit is administered based on the duration of the meeting and each attendee’s participation. Training credit is only available if you have not participated in this training within the past twelve months. \nClick Here to go to the registration page. \nIf you have any questions about this training or how to register\, please email ask@uky.edu or call 859-257-7361.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorders-parenting-a-child-with-an-invisible-disability/
LOCATION:Virtual through LMS\, 619 Patterson Office Tower\, Lexington\, KY\, 40506\, United States
CATEGORIES:ASK
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251215T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251215T193000
DTSTAMP:20260523T183135
CREATED:20251211T150836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T113453Z
UID:10025053-1765821600-1765827000@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Helping Your Child Make Healthy and Positive Choices: Talking to Teens and Preteens
DESCRIPTION:Helping Your Child Make Healthy & Positive Choices: Talking to Teens & Preteens will teach foster and adoptive parents the importance of open and ongoing dialogue with their preteen or teen about the tough issues they will face throughout their adolescent years\, with the goal being to help their child to begin making healthy choices early in life. \nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nArticulate the importance of initiating dialogue early on with their preteen or teen about tough issues and setting healthy limits.\nIdentify practical ways to approach communication about tough topics\, such as sex\, drug/alcohol and violence and identify common signs that a child may need professional help in dealing with issues.\n\nASK-VIP trainings are expressly designed to meet the needs of foster and adoptive parents. Skilled trainers who have lived experiences with fostering and adoption provide these trainings in a virtual group setting. There is 1.5 hours of ongoing\, elective foster parent training credit available for Kentucky’s foster parents. \nCreate an account or log-in to register for this training. A reliable internet connection and a smartphone\, tablet\, or computer with web camera is needed to participate. If there are two adults in the same household that want to participate in this training\, each person must register separately. Foster parent training credit is administered based on the duration of the meeting and each attendee’s participation. Training credit is only available if you have not participated in this training within the past twelve months. \nClick Here to go to the registration page. \nIf you have any questions about this training or how to register\, please email ask@uky.edu or call 859-257-7361.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/helping-your-child-make-healthy-and-positive-choices-talking-to-teens-and-preteens/
LOCATION:Virtual through LMS\, 619 Patterson Office Tower\, Lexington\, KY\, 40506\, United States
CATEGORIES:ASK
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251216T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251216T110000
DTSTAMP:20260523T183135
CREATED:20251211T151451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T181246Z
UID:10025054-1765879200-1765882800@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Salt River Trail Citizen Review Pane
DESCRIPTION:Citizen Review Panels (CRPs) are groups of caring volunteers that work to improve the well-being of children\, families\, and communities across Kentucky. To learn more about CRPs or join a regional panel\, please visit the CRP website or contact Tara Pulaski at Tara.Pulaski@uky.edu.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/salt-river-trail-citizen-review-pane/2025-12-16/
LOCATION:Salt River Trail Citizen Review Panel\, 229 Douglas Ave\, Versailles\, KY\, 40383\, United States
CATEGORIES:College Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251216T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251216T110000
DTSTAMP:20260523T183135
CREATED:20260518T195035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T195035Z
UID:10025058-1765879200-1765882800@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Salt River Trail Citizen Review Pane
DESCRIPTION:Citizen Review Panels (CRPs) are groups of caring volunteers that work to improve the well-being of children\, families\, and communities across Kentucky. To learn more about CRPs or join a regional panel\, please visit the CRP website or contact Tara Pulaski at Tara.Pulaski@uky.edu.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/salt-river-trail-citizen-review-pane-2/
LOCATION:Salt River Trail Citizen Review Panel\, 229 Douglas Ave\, Versailles\, KY\, 40383\, United States
CATEGORIES:College Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251216T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251216T130000
DTSTAMP:20260523T183135
CREATED:20251211T151920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T113452Z
UID:10025066-1765886400-1765890000@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:KIN-VIP – The Gathering Spot
DESCRIPTION:The Gathering Spot is a great NEW way to meet other kinship caregivers from the comfort of your own home and has been redesigned to be a spot where you can come for as long as you have time to meet other kinship caregivers\, make a friend or two and gain valuable information to help you in your kinship journey. \nThis is not a support group\, this is a virtual meeting space designed to connect caregivers together and create a kinship community\, so that you can learn about important resources or information essential in your kinship journey. \nThis connection meeting will be offered every week on Tuesday through December 16 and will be hosted by KKRC staff members. Come and get connected!
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/kin-vip-the-gathering-spot/
CATEGORIES:calendar,College Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251216T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251216T193000
DTSTAMP:20260523T183135
CREATED:20251211T164455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T113452Z
UID:10025067-1765908000-1765913400@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Internet Safety
DESCRIPTION:The Internet Safety training explores questions caregivers often have related to internet safety. It examines recommended guidelines for internet access and usage among children. It provides resources related to parental controls designed to monitor internet usage and offers strategies for discussing internet safety with children and youth. \nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nDiscuss safe internet use with children.\nUtilize tools to monitor internet use.\n\nASK-VIP trainings are expressly designed to meet the needs of foster and adoptive parents. Skilled trainers who have lived experiences with fostering and adoption provide these trainings in a virtual group setting. There is 1.5 hours of ongoing\, elective foster parent training credit available for Kentucky’s foster parents. \nCreate an account or log-in to register for this training. A reliable internet connection and a smartphone\, tablet\, or computer with web camera is needed to participate. If there are two adults in the same household that want to participate in this training\, each person must register separately. Foster parent training credit is administered based on the duration of the meeting and each attendee’s participation. Training credit is only available if you have not participated in this training within the past twelve months. \nClick Here to go to the registration page. \nIf you have any questions about this training or how to register\, please email ask@uky.edu or call 859-257-7361.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/internet-safety/
LOCATION:Virtual through LMS\, 619 Patterson Office Tower\, Lexington\, KY\, 40506\, United States
CATEGORIES:ASK
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251216T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251216T210000
DTSTAMP:20260523T183135
CREATED:20251211T164601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T113452Z
UID:10025068-1765913400-1765918800@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Positive Discipline for Teenagers
DESCRIPTION:Positive Discipline for Teenagers will provide foster/Adoptive Parents with effective tools that will guide them to positive discipline and communication with teenagers that are in their care/home. It discusses the importance of using partnership based approach to discipline. \nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify the three main styles of discipline and the importance of daily positive reinforcement and feedback when disciplining teenagers.\nDescribe how and when to compromise when setting rules and consequences for teens\, the importance of setting logical and appropriate consequences and when to enforce them.\n\nASK-VIP trainings are expressly designed to meet the needs of foster and adoptive parents. Skilled trainers who have lived experiences with fostering and adoption provide these trainings in a virtual group setting. There is 1.5 hours of ongoing\, elective foster parent training credit available for Kentucky’s foster parents. \nCreate an account or log-in to register for this training. A reliable internet connection and a smartphone\, tablet\, or computer with web camera is needed to participate. If there are two adults in the same household that want to participate in this training\, each person must register separately. Foster parent training credit is administered based on the duration of the meeting and each attendee’s participation. Training credit is only available if you have not participated in this training within the past twelve months. \nClick Here to go to the registration page. \nIf you have any questions about this training or how to register\, please email ask@uky.edu or call 859-257-7361.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/positive-discipline-for-teenagers/
LOCATION:Virtual through LMS\, 619 Patterson Office Tower\, Lexington\, KY\, 40506\, United States
CATEGORIES:ASK
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251216T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251216T223000
DTSTAMP:20260523T183135
CREATED:20251211T164659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T113452Z
UID:10025069-1765918800-1765924200@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Helping Foster &; Adoptive Children Cope with Holiday Stress
DESCRIPTION:Helping Foster & Adopted Children Cope with Holiday Stress is designed to assist foster and adoptive parents in learning and understanding how stressful holidays can be for foster/adopted children. It also describes in detail practical ideas for lowering the stress and confusion levels for those children. \nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nRecognize why holidays may trigger stress and confusion for foster/adopted children and why each child may react differently.\nIdentify and utilize practical ways through which stress and confusion during the holiday season can be reduced for foster/adopted children.\n\nASK-VIP trainings are expressly designed to meet the needs of foster and adoptive parents. Skilled trainers who have lived experiences with fostering and adoption provide these trainings in a virtual group setting. There is 1.5 hours of ongoing\, elective foster parent training credit available for Kentucky’s foster parents. \nCreate an account or log-in to register for this training. A reliable internet connection and a smartphone\, tablet\, or computer with web camera is needed to participate. If there are two adults in the same household that want to participate in this training\, each person must register separately. Foster parent training credit is administered based on the duration of the meeting and each attendee’s participation. Training credit is only available if you have not participated in this training within the past twelve months. \nClick Here to go to the registration page. \nIf you have any questions about this training or how to register\, please email ask@uky.edu or call 859-257-7361.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/helping-foster-adoptive-children-cope-with-holiday-stress/
LOCATION:Virtual through LMS\, 619 Patterson Office Tower\, Lexington\, KY\, 40506\, United States
CATEGORIES:ASK
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251217T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251217T193000
DTSTAMP:20260523T183135
CREATED:20251211T165107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T113452Z
UID:10025071-1765994400-1765999800@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Preventing Child Abuse: Types\, Signs\, and Symptoms
DESCRIPTION:Preventing Child Abuse: Types\, Signs & Symptoms will inform parents of the definition of child abuse and ways it can be prevented. It provides descriptions and statistics of different types of abuse and the signs and symptoms of each type of abuse. The training discusses the difference between discipline and punishment and strategies for abuse prevention. In addition\, parents will learn how to report suspected child abuse to proper authorities. \nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify and define the types of child abuse.\nUtilize child abuse prevention strategies with the children in their care.\n\nASK-VIP trainings are expressly designed to meet the needs of foster and adoptive parents. Skilled trainers who have lived experiences with fostering and adoption provide these trainings in a virtual group setting. There is 1.5 hours of ongoing\, elective foster parent training credit available for Kentucky’s foster parents. \nCreate an account or log-in to register for this training. A reliable internet connection and a smartphone\, tablet\, or computer with web camera is needed to participate. If there are two adults in the same household that want to participate in this training\, each person must register separately. Foster parent training credit is administered based on the duration of the meeting and each attendee’s participation. Training credit is only available if you have not participated in this training within the past twelve months. \nClick Here to go to the registration page. \nIf you have any questions about this training or how to register\, please email ask@uky.edu or call 859-257-7361.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/preventing-child-abuse-types-signs-and-symptoms/
LOCATION:Virtual through LMS\, 619 Patterson Office Tower\, Lexington\, KY\, 40506\, United States
CATEGORIES:ASK
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251217T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251217T223000
DTSTAMP:20260523T183135
CREATED:20251211T170513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T113452Z
UID:10025072-1766005200-1766010600@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Connecting with Your Child While Correcting Behavior
DESCRIPTION:Connecting with Your Child While Correcting Behavior introduces parents to strategies to use to help them feel connected to children while correcting difficult behaviors. Parents will learn how to connect while also understanding the child’s history and also empowering them in the process. \nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nParticipants will learn the 3Ds by focusing their correction on behaviors with the goal being compliance. ​\nParticipants will understand the 3 c’s and how to achieve those by connecting while correcting. ​\nParticipants will understand the four levels of response and strategies for correcting behaviors. ​\nParticipants will understand how the child’s history impacts themselves and the child.\n\nASK-VIP trainings are expressly designed to meet the needs of foster and adoptive parents. Skilled trainers who have lived experiences with fostering and adoption provide these trainings in a virtual group setting. There is 1.5 hours of ongoing\, elective foster parent training credit available for Kentucky’s foster parents. \nCreate an account or log-in to register for this training. A reliable internet connection and a smartphone\, tablet\, or computer with web camera is needed to participate. If there are two adults in the same household that want to participate in this training\, each person must register separately. Foster parent training credit is administered based on the duration of the meeting and each attendee’s participation. Training credit is only available if you have not participated in this training within the past twelve months. \nClick Here to go to the registration page. \nIf you have any questions about this training or how to register\, please email ask@uky.edu or call 859-257-7361.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/connecting-with-your-child-while-correcting-behavior/
LOCATION:Virtual through LMS\, 619 Patterson Office Tower\, Lexington\, KY\, 40506\, United States
CATEGORIES:ASK
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T210000
DTSTAMP:20260523T183135
CREATED:20251215T163933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T113452Z
UID:10025086-1766084400-1766091600@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Strategies for Parenting Teens
DESCRIPTION:Strategies for Parenting Teens will provide an overview of adolescent development and common questions and challenges presented by youth who are in foster care or were adopted. This training will equip participants with parenting strategies to address specific issues common to foster and adopted teens. \nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nRecognize and identify behaviors and developmental challenges exhibited by a teen in their home.\nApply constructive parenting strategies to specific teen issues.\n\nASK-VIP trainings are expressly designed to meet the needs of foster and adoptive parents. Skilled trainers who have lived experiences with fostering and adoption provide these trainings in a virtual group setting. There is 1.5 hours of ongoing\, elective foster parent training credit available for Kentucky’s foster parents. \nCreate an account or log-in to register for this training. A reliable internet connection and a smartphone\, tablet\, or computer with web camera is needed to participate. If there are two adults in the same household that want to participate in this training\, each person must register separately. Foster parent training credit is administered based on the duration of the meeting and each attendee’s participation. Training credit is only available if you have not participated in this training within the past twelve months. \nClick Here to go to the registration page. \nIf you have any questions about this training or how to register\, please email ask@uky.edu or call 859-257-7361.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/strategies-for-parenting-teens/
LOCATION:Virtual through LMS\, 619 Patterson Office Tower\, Lexington\, KY\, 40506\, United States
CATEGORIES:ASK
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251219T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251219T120000
DTSTAMP:20260523T183135
CREATED:20251215T163818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T113452Z
UID:10025085-1766142000-1766145600@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Two Rivers Citizen Review Panel
DESCRIPTION:Citizen Review Panels (CRPs) are groups of caring volunteers that work to improve the well-being of children\, families\, and communities across Kentucky. To learn more about CRPs or join a regional panel\, please visit the CRP website or contact Tara Pulaski at Tara.Pulaski@uky.edu.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/two-rivers-citizen-review-panel/
CATEGORIES:College Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251221T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251221T190000
DTSTAMP:20260523T183135
CREATED:20251215T163646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T113452Z
UID:10025084-1766340000-1766343600@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Support Group with Kay
DESCRIPTION:ASK-VIP Support Groups are expressly designed to meet the needs of foster and adoptive parents in an inclusive\, safe\, and compassionate environment. They are led by seasoned facilitators who have lived experiences with fostering and adoption. If you’re seeking an opportunity to share resources\, suggestions\, frustrations and successes with those who share the unique experience of fostering and adoption\, ASK-VIP is for you! \nCreate an account or log-in to register for this support group. A reliable internet connection and a smartphone\, tablet\, or computer with web camera is needed to participate. If there are two adults in the same household that want to participate in this support group\, each person must register separately. \nClick Here to go to the registration page. \nIf you have any questions about this support group or how to register\, please email ask@uky.edu or call 859-257-7361.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/support-group-with-kay/
LOCATION:Virtual through LMS\, 619 Patterson Office Tower\, Lexington\, KY\, 40506\, United States
CATEGORIES:ASK Support Groups
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251221T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251221T193000
DTSTAMP:20260523T183135
CREATED:20251215T163524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T113452Z
UID:10025083-1766340000-1766345400@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Transracial Parenting: Ages 5-12
DESCRIPTION:Transracial Parenting: Ages 5-12 explores the unique experiences of transracial families and examines developmental stages of racial identity development in elementary and middle school-aged children. It offers strategies to create an environment that is conducive to the formation of a positive identity\, as well as strategies to help children develop coping skills and methods of maintaining a positive identity. \nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nExamine children’s racial identity development (ages five to twelve years old).\nArticulate positive self-esteem and coping strategies for transracially-placed children.\n\nASK-VIP trainings are expressly designed to meet the needs of foster and adoptive parents. Skilled trainers who have lived experiences with fostering and adoption provide these trainings in a virtual group setting. There is 1.5 hours of ongoing\, elective foster parent training credit available for Kentucky’s foster parents. \nCreate an account or log-in to register for this training. A reliable internet connection and a smartphone\, tablet\, or computer with web camera is needed to participate. If there are two adults in the same household that want to participate in this training\, each person must register separately. Foster parent training credit is administered based on the duration of the meeting and each attendee’s participation. Training credit is only available if you have not participated in this training within the past twelve months. \nClick Here to go to the registration page. \nIf you have any questions about this training or how to register\, please email ask@uky.edu or call 859-257-7361.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/transracial-parenting-ages-5-12/
CATEGORIES:ASK
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251222T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251222T190000
DTSTAMP:20260523T183135
CREATED:20251215T163419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T113452Z
UID:10025082-1766422800-1766430000@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:A New Suitcase of Parenting Knowledge and Skills
DESCRIPTION:CORE TEEN (Critical On-going Resource Family Education) Session 7 \nA New Suitcase of Parenting Knowledge and Skills \nDecember 22\, 2025 \n5:00 PM-7:00 PM EST Via Zoom \nMelanie Parsons\, M.A. \n2 credit hours \nCORE Teen Curriculum provides parents with information they need to develop safe relationships with youth\, while also focusing on how they can adapt their parenting styles to support the youth’s needs\, rather than just focusing on behaviors. Session 7 will describe two ways that parents can support youth’s important connections and a sense of connectedness. It will demonstrate the impact of secondary trauma on parenting as well as identify the important elements to developing a self-care plan. \nFor additional information about this session\, please feel free to contact Melanie Parsons\, the Foster Parent Training Program (FPTP) Program Coordinator\, at Melanie.Parsons@uky.edu. \nClick Here to go to the registration page. \nPlease note each session is approved for ongoing\, elective training credit for Kentucky Foster Parents. Basic & Advanced Foster Parents\, Fictive Kin Foster Parents\, Care Plus\, or Therapeutic Foster Parents can all take advantage of the opportunity to fulfill their training hours. A reliable internet connection and computer/smartphone with webcam are required.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/a-new-suitcase-of-parenting-knowledge-and-skills/
LOCATION:Virtual through LMS\, 619 Patterson Office Tower\, Lexington\, KY\, 40506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Foster Parent Training Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251222T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251222T210000
DTSTAMP:20260523T183135
CREATED:20251215T163250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T113452Z
UID:10025081-1766433600-1766437200@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Foster/Adoptive Parents of Teens Support Group
DESCRIPTION:ASK-VIP Support Group for Foster/Adoptive Parents of Teens is specifically designed for foster/adoptive parents who are caring for teenagers or those considering fostering and/or adopting teenagers. This support group offers an opportunity to share experiences\, questions\, resources\, and concerns in a safe and compassionate environment. The support group is led by a seasoned foster/adoptive parent who has lived experience caring for teens. \nCreate an account or log-in to register for this support group. A reliable internet connection and a smartphone\, tablet\, or computer with web camera is needed to participate. If there are two adults in the same household that want to participate in this support group\, each person must register separately. \nClick Here to go to the registration page. \nIf you have any questions about this support group or how to register\, please email ask@uky.edu or call 859-257-7361.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/foster-adoptive-parents-of-teens-support-group/
LOCATION:Virtual through LMS\, 619 Patterson Office Tower\, Lexington\, KY\, 40506\, United States
CATEGORIES:ASK Support Groups
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251223T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251223T190000
DTSTAMP:20260523T183135
CREATED:20251215T144504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T113452Z
UID:10025079-1766512800-1766516400@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ Foster/Adoptive Parent Support Group
DESCRIPTION:ASK-VIP LGBTQ+ Foster/Adoptive Parent Support Groups are specifically designed for foster/adoptive parents who identify as LGBTQ+ as well as foster/adoptive parents who are caring for children or teens who identify as LGBTQ+. The groups offer an opportunity to share experiences\, questions\, resources\, and concerns in a safe and compassionate environment. These groups are led by a seasoned foster/adoptive parent facilitator who understands firsthand issues unique to the LGBTQ+ community. \nCreate an account or log-in to register for this support group. A reliable internet connection and a smartphone\, tablet\, or computer with web camera is needed to participate. If there are two adults in the same household that want to participate in this support group\, each person must register separately. \nClick Here to go to the registration page. \nIf you have any questions about this support group or how to register\, please email ask@uky.edu or call 859-257-7361.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/lgbtq-foster-adoptive-parent-support-group/
CATEGORIES:ASK Support Groups
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