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SUMMARY:Sibling Attachment and Adoption
DESCRIPTION:Sibling Attachment & Adoption provides parents with tools to promote healthy sibling relationships in foster and adoptive families. Parents will explore different ways in which families are formed and learn tips on helping children to explain blended families (biological\, adopted\, foster and step) when the need arises. \nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nArticulate different ways children may become siblings and view sibling relationships.\nApply tools to facilitate healthy relationships between siblings\, regardless of how these relationships were formed.\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/sibling-attachment-and-adoption-3/
LOCATION:Virtual through LMS
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SUMMARY:Understanding a Case Through the Child Welfare System
DESCRIPTION:Understanding a Case Through the Child Welfare System will provide foster and adoptive parents knowledge on how a case progresses through the child welfare system. Each case may include removal\, placement options\, court\, case plans\, meetings\, and permanency goals. \nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nUnderstand how a case is processed through the Child Welfare System and terminology related to a child’s case and people involved.\nDescribe potential outcomes including placement and permanency goals and how to support the child’s needs and help them understand the process of foster care and adoption as they approach these outcomes.\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/understanding-a-case-through-the-child-welfare-system/
LOCATION:Virtual through LMS
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SUMMARY:Parenting with PRIDE: The Power and Impact of Positivity
DESCRIPTION:“Parenting with PRIDE: The Power of Positivity” is designed for foster and adoptive families\, emphasizing the principles of Positive Parenting to create a nurturing\, supportive environment. This training covers strategies like Praise\, Reflection\, Imitation\, Description\, and Enjoyment (PRIDE) to strengthen family bonds\, encourage healthy behaviors\, and foster resilience in children. Join us to explore how the power of positivity can make a lasting impact on your family relationships and well-being. \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/parenting-with-pride-the-power-and-impact-of-positivity-3/
LOCATION:Virtual through LMS
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SUMMARY:Why Words Matter – The Importance of Positive Adoption Language
DESCRIPTION:Participants will delve into the recognition of positive adoption language and its vital importance in nurturing a nurturing and affirming environment for children. By understanding the impact of language on identity and self-worth\, participants will explore how positive adoption language contributes to a child’s sense of belonging and self-esteem within their family and the broader community. The course will engage participants in discussions on how to sensitively address adoption\, early life experiences\, and cultural/racial diversity with the children in their care. \nStrategies for effective communication and creating a safe space for these discussions will be explored\, empowering participants to navigate these conversations with empathy\, understanding\, and cultural sensitivity. \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/why-words-matter-the-importance-of-positive-adoption-language-4/
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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: \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.\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-7/
LOCATION:Virtual through LMS
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SUMMARY:Recognizing Signs of Adoption Disruption and Dissolution
DESCRIPTION:Recognizing the Signs of Adoption Disruption & Dissolution will teach foster/adoptive parents about adoption disruption and dissolution by equipping them with information regarding factors that contribute to disruption/dissolution\, statistics on disruption/dissolution rates\, and warning signs of a disruption or dissolution. The training also discusses ways to prevent a disruption/dissolution from occurring. \nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nDefine and compare the terms disruption and dissolution\, as well as identify factors and variables that have been shown to contribute to adoption disruption or dissolution.\nArticulate warning signs that indicate a disruption/dissolution as well as identify ways that they can be both proactive and reactive in order to prevent them from occurring.\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/recognizing-signs-of-adoption-disruption-and-dissolution-2/
LOCATION:Virtual through LMS
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