Greetings foster/adoptive parents and caregivers! Becoming a foster and/or adoptive parent can present its own unique challenges, especially when the children involved have a complex history of trauma. The Foster Parent Training Program, housed at the UK TRC, is offering in-person training series focused on equipping foster/adoptive parents and other caregivers with the information and […]

Becoming a foster and/or adoptive parent can present its own unique challenges, especially when the children involved have a complex history of trauma. The Foster Parent Training Program, housed at the UK College of Social Work Training Resource Center, is offering a virtual training program on healthy brain development. We hope you’ll join us for […]

CORE TEEN (Critical On-going Resource Family Education) Session 1 Introduction and Understanding the Impact of Trauma on Youth in Foster Care January 12th, 2023 6:30 pm-8:30 pm EST Via Zoom Carla Jordan, MS 2 credit hours Navigating the teen years can be challenging. It is even more difficult for youth that have experienced trauma. Parents […]

CORE TEEN (Critical On-going Resource Family Education) Session 2 Parenting Youth Who Have Experienced Trauma January 19th, 2023 6:30 pm-8:30 pm EST Via Zoom Stephanie Spires 2 credit hours Navigating the teen years can be challenging. It is even more difficult for youth that have experienced trauma. The University of Kentucky Training Resource Centers, in […]

CORE TEEN (Critical On-going Resource Family Education) Session 3 Developing & Sustaining a Healthy & Supportive Relationship with Your Youth January 26th, 2023 6:30 pm-8:30 pm EST Via Zoom Carla Jordan, MS 2 credit hours Navigating the teen years can be challenging. It is even more difficult for youth that have experienced trauma. The University […]

CORE TEEN (Critical On-going Resource Family Education) Session 4 Nurturing Youth’s Cultural / Racial / Ethnic Needs and Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity February 2, 2023 6:30 pm-9:00 pm EST Via Zoom Carla Jordan, MS 2.5 credit hours Navigating the teen years can be challenging. It’s even more difficult for youth that have experienced trauma. […]

CORE TEEN (Critical On-going Resource Family Education) Session 5 Understanding and Managing Youth’s Challenging Behaviors – Part 1 February 9th, 2023 6:30 pm-8:30 pm EST Via Zoom Stephanie Spires 2 credit hours Navigating the teen years can be challenging. It is even more difficult for youth that have experienced trauma. The University of Kentucky in […]

CORE TEEN (Critical On-going Resource Family Education) Session 6 Understanding and Managing Youth’s Challenging Behaviors – Part 2 February 16th, 2023 6:30 pm-9:00 pm EST Via Zoom Stephanie Spires 2.5 credit hours Navigating the teen years can be challenging. It is even more difficult for youth that have experienced trauma. The University of Kentucky in […]

CORE TEEN (Critical On-going Resource Family Education) Session 7 A New Suitcase of Parenting Knowledge and Skills February 23, 2023 6:30 pm-8:30 pm EST Via Zoom Carla Jordan, MS 2 credit hours Navigating the teen years can be challenging. It is even more difficult for youth that have experienced trauma. The University of Kentucky in […]

Foster Parent Safe Zone Training March 28, 2023 10:00 AM-12:00 PM EST Via Zoom Carla Jordan, MS 2 credit hours Becoming a foster and/or adoptive parent can present its own unique challenges, especially when the children involved have a complex history of trauma. LGBTQ+ youth enter the foster care system for many of the same […]

Do you have ruminating thoughts that constantly occupy your mind? Do you tend to overthink just about everything? Do you struggle with allowing your thoughts to control your emotions, rule your behavior or impede progress? If so, please join us… Let’s Get Focused: Declutter the Mind and Increase Mental Real-Estate Carla Jordan, MS Tuesday, May […]