• MSW Info Sessions

    MSW Info Session

    Explore our Master of Social Work (MSW) program during an online info session. Registration link is below, under 'Website' The UK Difference Our MSW program is an Advanced Generalist program that prepares students for social work practice across the micro-macro continuum with diverse populations. Graduates of our program have the highest clinical licensing pass rates […]

  • Criminal Justice Social Hour

    Criminal Justice Social Hour

    Criminal Justice students are invited to attend our informal monthly meeting. This is a great opportunity to connect with other students, ask questions to your advisor, and meet with program faculty. If you have questions, contact Kayla Powell at kayla.powell@uky.edu. The event will be held in the Gatton Student Center, Room 331.

  • MSW First Gen Round Up

    Join us for the College of Social Work’s inaugural event dedicated to supporting first-generation MSW students! Led by MSW Program Director Dr. Amanda Brown, this session offers a space for connection, encouragement, and shared strategies for navigating graduate school. You’ll connect with first-gen faculty, gain valuable tips on the non-academic aspects of grad school, and […]

  • Learning Your Child Has a Disability

    Virtual through LMS

    Learning Your Child Has a Disability aims to help foster and adoptive parents understand the unique emotions of discovering or confirming a child in their care has a disability. This training will also offer tips and strategies to help foster and adoptive families cope with these feelings and challenges. After completing this training, participants will […]

  • Transfer Tailgate: Criminal Justice Degree at Home

    Somerset Community College 808 Monticello St, Somerset, Kentucky

    Looking to finish your bachelor’s degree in criminal justice without leaving home? Join us for an exciting event to learn all about the new partnership between UK and UCSK, offering you a convenient and flexible way to complete your degree! When: Thursday, November 6, 10:30 AM - 2:00 PMWhere: Somerset Community College, Mecee Auditorium What […]

  • A Guide to Coping with Allegations

    Virtual through LMS

    A Guide to Coping with Allegations explores the prevalence of false allegations of abuse and neglect amongst foster homes and reasons such allegations may arise. Strategies for preventing false allegations are shared and tools for successful documentation are provided. Strategies for navigating false allegations and related investigations are also explored. After completing this training, participants […]

  • Trauma Informed Care: Navigating Care with Compassion

    Virtual through LMS

    This training empowers foster and adoptive families to understand and respond to the effects of trauma with empathy and sensitivity. Participants will learn strategies to create a safe, supportive environment for children, recognize trauma triggers, and build resilience through compassionate care. ASK-VIP trainings are expressly designed to meet the needs of foster and adoptive parents. […]

  • Support Group with Sheila

    Virtual through LMS

    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 […]

  • New Placements: Preparing and Adjusting Family Roles

    Virtual through LMS

    New Placements: Preparing & Adjusting Family Roles will help foster and adoptive parents introduce new placements into their existing family units. It gives ideas and strategies on how to prepare children and family already in the home to best welcome a new foster or adoptive child. It also describes challenges children already in the home […]

  • Developmental Stages and Children’s Responses to Grief

    Virtual through LMS

    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 […]

  • Understanding the Brain and Fear Responses in Traumatized Children

    Virtual through LMS

    Understanding the Brain and Fear Responses in Traumatized Children provides an overview of brain development and how fight/flight/freeze fear responses may manifest in children who have experienced trauma. In addition, strategies for caregivers to manage fear based behavior is discussed. After completing this training, participants will be able to: Articulate the basics of brain development […]