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SUMMARY:Healing After a Foster Child Leaves Your Home (4/10/26)
DESCRIPTION:Healing After a Foster Child Leaves Your Home will equip foster parents understand\, cope with and heal from the unique pain of a foster child leaving their home. It offers strategies and ideas to help parents work through the emotions associated with this type of loss and encourage healing. This training also provides ideas of where to find resources to aid in healing. \nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nDiscuss the grieving process and common obstacles to healing associated with a foster child leaving the home\nUtilize strategies to help aid in their grieving process\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/healing-after-a-foster-child-leaves-your-home-4-10-26/
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SUMMARY:First Steps: Kentucky’s Early Intervention System (4/11/26)
DESCRIPTION:First Steps: Kentucky’s Early Intervention System explores the services provided by this program. Participants learn how to refer children ages zero to three who have developmental delays\, or medical conditions known to cause developmental delays\, for First Steps services. How to work with the program to create an Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) is explored. \nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nArticulate how to refer children ages 0-3 years old who have developmental delays or medical conditions known to cause developmental delays to First Steps for evaluation.\nDiscuss services provided and how to work with the KEIS team to create and follow an Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) for children zero through three years old.\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/first-steps-kentuckys-early-intervention-system-4-11-26/
CATEGORIES:ASK
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T210000
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DTSTAMP:20260529T124034
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T121357Z
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SUMMARY:Internet Safety (4/11/26)
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-4-11-26/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T193000
DTSTAMP:20260529T124034
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T121359Z
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SUMMARY:Positive Discipline for Teenagers (4/12/26)
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: \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. \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-4-12-26/
CATEGORIES:ASK
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T193000
DTSTAMP:20260529T124034
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T121401Z
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SUMMARY:Developmental Stages & Children's Responses to Grief
DESCRIPTION:Developmental Stages & Children’s Responses to Grief defines grief and explores how children process and express grief at different developmental stages. It offers insight into the unique experiences of grief and loss that children who have been separated from their biological family may experience. It also provides strategies to help children cope with emotional reactions to grief. \nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to: \nIdentify stages of grief and how it is expressed in children.\nExplain strategies that can be used to help children cope with emotional reactions to grief.\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/developmental-stages-childrens-responses-to-grief/
CATEGORIES:ASK
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T220000
DTSTAMP:20260529T124034
CREATED:20260528T174059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T174059Z
UID:10026352-1780002000-1780005600@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\n\n\n\nIdentify and define the types of child abuse. \n\n\nUtilize child abuse prevention strategies with the children in their care. \n\n\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. \nREGISTER HERE \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. \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-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260601T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260601T190000
DTSTAMP:20260529T124034
CREATED:20260528T174221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T174221Z
UID:10026353-1780336800-1780340400@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:First Steps: Kentucky’s Early Intervention System
DESCRIPTION:First Steps: Kentucky’s Early Intervention System explores the services provided by this program. Participants learn how to refer children ages zero to three who have developmental delays\, or medical conditions known to cause developmental delays\, for First Steps services. How to work with the program to create an Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) is explored. \nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to: \n\n\n\nArticulate how to refer children ages 0-3 years old who have developmental delays or medical conditions known to cause developmental delays to First Steps for evaluation.\nDiscuss services provided and how to work with the KEIS team to create and follow an Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) for children zero through three years old.\n\n\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. \nREGISTER HERE \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. \nIf you have any questions about this training or how to register\, please email ask@uky.edu or call 859-257-7361.    \n 
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/first-steps-kentuckys-early-intervention-system-3/
CATEGORIES:ASK
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260601T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260601T210000
DTSTAMP:20260529T124034
CREATED:20260528T174356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T174417Z
UID:10026354-1780340400-1780347600@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Building Strong Bonds with Your Foster and Adoptive Child
DESCRIPTION: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 will delve into the distinct differences between bonding and attachment\, enabling participants to grasp the nuanced nuances that define these concepts. Throughout the training\, participants will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to identify and comprehend the essential components of the four styles of attachment. \nThis comprehensive exploration will empower them to recognize and understand the behavioral patterns and emotional connections inherent in secure\, anxious-ambivalent\, avoidant\, and disorganized attachment styles. \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. \nREGISTER HERE \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 \nIf you have any questions about this training or how to register\, please email ask@uky.edu or call 859-257-7361. \n  \n 
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/building-strong-bonds-with-your-foster-and-adoptive-child-5/
CATEGORIES:ASK
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T223000
DTSTAMP:20260529T124034
CREATED:20260528T174516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T174516Z
UID:10026355-1780520400-1780525800@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Fostering and Adopting Sibling Groups
DESCRIPTION:Fostering & Adopting Sibling Groups explores the benefits of placing siblings together as well as potential barriers and challenges. The impact of on attachment and bonding among siblings who have experienced trauma is discussed. Considerations related to caring for a sibling placement are explored.    \nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to:   \n\nRecognize positive aspects of placing siblings together as well as potential barriers and challenges. \nIdentify items to consider before accepting a placement of siblings. \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. \nREGISTER HERE \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. \nIf you have any questions about this training or how to register\, please email ask@uky.edu or call 859-257-7361.  \n  \n 
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/fostering-and-adopting-sibling-groups-4/
CATEGORIES:ASK
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T210000
DTSTAMP:20260529T124034
CREATED:20260528T174617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T174617Z
UID:10026356-1780601400-1780606800@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Developmental Stages and Children’s Responses to Grief
DESCRIPTION:Developmental Stages & Children’s Responses to Grief defines grief and explores how children process and express grief at different developmental stages. It offers insight into the unique experiences of grief and loss that children who have been separated from their biological family may experience. It also provides strategies to help children cope with emotional reactions to grief. \nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to: \n\n\n\nIdentify stages of grief and how it is expressed in children.\nExplain strategies that can be used to help children cope with emotional reactions to grief.\n\n\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. \nREGISTER HERE \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. \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/developmental-stages-and-childrens-responses-to-grief-5/
CATEGORIES:ASK
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T210000
DTSTAMP:20260529T124034
CREATED:20260528T174719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T174719Z
UID:10026357-1780601400-1780606800@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Compulsive Lying
DESCRIPTION:Compulsive Lying explores why a child may lie compulsively. It identifies strategies and offers resources designed to assist children and their families dealing with this issue.    \nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to:  \n\nRecognize causes of compulsive lying  \nIdentify strategies to employ with children to address lying. \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. \nREGISTER HERE \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. \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/compulsive-lying-3/
CATEGORIES:ASK
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T220000
DTSTAMP:20260529T124034
CREATED:20260528T173112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T173112Z
UID:10026347-1780606800-1780610400@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Support Group with Sheila
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!  \nREGISTER HERE \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.  \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-sheila-4/
CATEGORIES:ASK,ASK Support Groups
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T193000
DTSTAMP:20260529T124034
CREATED:20260528T174908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T174908Z
UID:10026359-1780855200-1780860600@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Bullying
DESCRIPTION:Bullying provides parents an overview of bullying behaviors that children\, teens\, and young adults may encounter and the effects it has on children\, youth and society as a whole. This training also provides strategies to help prevent and intervene if bullying is suspected\, or what to do if you suspect your child is exhibiting bullying behavior.  \nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to:  \n\nDefine bullying and list reasons why a child may bully.\nIdentify the different types of bullying and how to recognize if a child in their care is being bullied.\nImplement strategies with children in their care to intervene in bullying situations.\n\nASK-VIP training 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. \nREGISTER HERE \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. \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/bullying-4/
CATEGORIES:ASK
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T193000
DTSTAMP:20260529T124034
CREATED:20260528T175013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T175013Z
UID:10026360-1780941600-1780947000@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Building Positive Relationships with Caseworkers and Community Partners
DESCRIPTION:Building Positive Relationships with Case Workers & Community Partners provides foster parents the information and tools needed to establish a positive working relationship with their caseworker and child’s caseworker\, with the goal of providing the best possible continuum of care for the child.   \nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to:  \n\nWork in partnership with social service workers and community partners to ensure the needs of the child(ren) in their home are being met and align with permanency goal(s).   \nUtilize strategies to foster mutual respect\, communicate effectively\, and maintain appropriate boundaries. \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. \nREGISTER HERE \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 \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/building-positive-relationships-with-caseworkers-and-community-partners-6/
CATEGORIES:ASK
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T190000
DTSTAMP:20260529T124034
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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. \nREGISTER HERE \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.  \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-13/
CATEGORIES:ASK,ASK Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T210000
DTSTAMP:20260529T124034
CREATED:20260528T175139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T175139Z
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SUMMARY:Creative Parenting: New Ways to Focus on Your Child
DESCRIPTION:Creative Parenting: New Ways to Focus on Your Child is designed to help parents recognize the value of seeking to understand the meaning behind a child’s behavior. It explores the importance of creating time to connect with children one-on-one\, modeling appropriate coping strategies\, having consistent expectations\, praising desirable behaviors\, and redirecting challenging behavior. \n After completing this training\, participants will be able to:    \n\nIdentify ways to reframe challenging child behaviors.\nUtilize positive discipline strategies.\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. \nREGISTER HERE \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 \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/creative-parenting-new-ways-to-focus-on-your-child-4/
CATEGORIES:ASK
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T193000
DTSTAMP:20260529T124034
CREATED:20260528T175235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T175235Z
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SUMMARY:Stress Management for Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:Stress Management for Caregivers will equip foster/adoptive parents with tools to understand what stress and caregiver burnout is\, and how to cope with the unique stressors of being foster/adoptive families. The training will equip foster and adoptive parents with coping skills when stress and burnout do occur. \n\n\nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nRecognize the signs of physical\, emotional\, or psychological stress and burnout in themselves and others. \n\n\nUtilize coping skills to decrease stress and burnout. \n\n\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. \nREGISTER HERE \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. \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/stress-management-for-caregivers-3/
CATEGORIES:ASK
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T190000
DTSTAMP:20260529T124034
CREATED:20260528T173517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T173517Z
UID:10026349-1782064800-1782068400@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!  \nREGISTER HERE \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.  \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-6/
CATEGORIES:ASK,ASK Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T210000
DTSTAMP:20260529T124034
CREATED:20260528T173634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T173634Z
UID:10026350-1782158400-1782162000@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. \nREGISTER HERE \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.  \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-2/
CATEGORIES:ASK,ASK Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T190000
DTSTAMP:20260529T124034
CREATED:20260528T173725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T173725Z
UID:10026351-1782237600-1782241200@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. \nREGISTER HERE \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.  \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-14/
CATEGORIES:ASK,ASK Support Groups
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