MSW Info Session
2026-04-15 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Explore our Master of Social Work (MSW) program during an online info session. Registration link is below.
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 in Kentucky and routinely score above the national average, making our students uniquely poised to enter a competitive job market and make the most of forecasted growth within the social work profession.
Flexible Program Options
Choose from our regular (two year) or advanced (one year) standing options in a hybrid or fully online format.
Exceptional Career Support
Ensure a successful transition into advanced social work practice through our available career counseling, mentoring, and post-graduation support.
Unique Centers and Labs
Leverage our unique centers and labs, including the Training Resource Center, Interdisciplinary Research Center on Children and Families, Kentucky Kinship Resource Center, Self-Care Lab, Suicide Prevention and Exposure Lab, and Military Behavior Health Lab to enhance your learning and research.
Multiple Certificate Options
Earn specialized certifications in Clinical Social Work, Child Welfare, Military Behavioral Health, Integrative Behavioral Health, or Substance Use Disorder.

Register through Zoom or through the link below for ‘Website’.

Global Games
2026-04-15 16:00 - 19:00
Get ready for an evening full of energy, good vibes, and fun from around the world. Join the Sport Social Work Research Lab on April 15 for games, sports, live performances, and delicious food inspired by different regions. Bring your friends, try something new, and come hang out with the community—whether you’re competing, dancing, or just there for the good connections.
Free. Fun. Open to everyone.
Don’t miss it!
Location – The 90

Centers & Labs Weekly Staff Meeting
2026-04-22 11:00 - 12:00
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.

Practicum Info Session
2026-04-22 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-27 12:00 - 13:00
Launch your career through your practicum education! Attend an information session to learn about the process, opportunities, and support available as you explore hands-on learning in real-world settings.
The 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.
At 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.
Register for an information session to learn how your practicum experience will support your goals and open doors to meaningful, impact-driven work.
REGISTER HERE

*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).

MSCJ Info Session
2026-04-23 15:00 - 16:00
Please join us as we discuss the Master of Science in Criminal Justice program! This info session will be held virtually over Zoom.
Please register below and select the appropriate date in the drop down menu.
REGISTER HERE

Foster/Adoptive Parents of Teens Support Group (4/27/26)
2026-04-27 20:00 - 21:00
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.
Create 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.
Click Here to go to the registration page.
If you have any questions about this support group or how to register, please email ask@uky.edu or call 859-257-7361.

Office of Faculty Advancement, Connect & Accomplish Online Co-working Sessions
2026-04-29 09:00 - 11:00
You are invited to join the Office of Faculty Advancement in
Connect & Accomplish: Online Co-working Sessions
These dedicated 2-hour blocks are back this semester, offering weekly opportunities at the CoSW for you to co-work with the College of Social Work Community. Sessions are open to all faculty, staff, and doctoral students.
Join our virtual session to get some writing, grading, scheduling, budgeting, or planning done. All projects are suitable for this dedicated time which offers several benefits:
• Ownership of goals and objectives
• Positive social influence
• Maximizing brain focus by minimizing context switching
• A sense of community
• Productivity
These sessions offer flexibility—feel free to come and go as your schedule allows. We will begin with an optional five-minute welcome at the start of the session for sharing goals and a five-minute closing at the end for sharing accomplishments. You may also check in and out via the chat by writing your intentions for the session when you join and providing updates on your progress when you leave.
To register for a C&A session, please use this link: https://uky.zoom.us/meeting/register/FqMceOd9QTyZ1hlkfr9Xy

BASW Info Session
2026-04-30 10:00 - 11:00
Are You Wildly Passionate About Social Work?
Explore the Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (BASW) program during an online info session.
REGISTER HERE
The UK Difference
Graduates from our program are uniquely poised to enter a competitive job market and make the most of forecasted growth within the social work profession.
Our recent graduates are working in hospitals, community-based non-profits, K-12 schools, universities, residential treatment programs, the criminal justice system, and more.

Anywhere, Anytime
Whether you choose on-campus or online, you’ll receive the same high-quality support and service from our renowned faculty and staff.

Real-World Experience
With access to more than 1,000 practicum placement opportunities, you’ll gain on-the-job experience before you graduate.

Global Perspectives
Take advantage of opportunities to study abroad, engage in service learning, and complete the Diversity Certificate.

Strategic Academic Advising
Our advisors are overseen by a licensed social worker, providing you with a forward-looking career perspective throughout your educational journey.

Undergraduate Criminal Justice Info Session
2026-04-30 11:00 - 12:00
Pursue your Passion for the Greater Good
Explore College of Social Work’s newest Criminal Justice program during our online info session!
REGISTER HERE
The UK Difference
Graduates from our program are uniquely prepared to enter a competitive job market and make the most of forecasted growth within a wide range of career paths, including law enforcement, corrections, victim advocacy, cybercrime, homeland security and more.

Anywhere, Anytime
Whether you choose on-campus or online, you’ll receive the same high-quality support and service from our renowned faculty and staff.

Real-World Experience
With access to thousands of placement opportunities and connections across the Nation, you’ll get pertinent on-the-job experiences before you graduate.

Shaping the Future
This program is the perfect environment to nurture your passion for Criminal Justice and help you achieve your academic and career goals. Join us in shaping a brighter future for the field and making a positive impact on society!

Rewiring Connection: Clinical Strategies for Treating Attachment Issues in Families
2026-04-30 11:00 - 12:30
This 90-minute session will assist therapists in how to recognize attachment disruptions shape regulation and relationship patterns in families. Participants will learn core principles from current attachment and adoption‑informed treatment models and practice at least three concrete interventions, including emotional attunement strategies, reflective functioning prompts, and rupture–repair techniques. This training is practical, skills‑based, and designed to support clinicians working with adoptive families.
Learning Outcomes
At the conclusion of this training, you will be able to:

Explain how attachment disruptions influence emotional regulation, communication, and relational dynamics within families.
Demonstrate the ability to apply core principles from current attachment/adoption-informed models within a family therapy context.
Apply at least three attachment focused interventions (e.g. emotional attunement strategies, rupture-repair work, reflective functioning prompts) in clinical practice.

Delivery Method
Synchronous interactive distance (live virtual)
Cost
$30
Credit Hours
1.5 (ACE)
Accreditation
University of Kentucky College of Social Work, Provider # 1377, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 9/29/25-9/29/28. Social workers completing this course receive 1.5 clinical continuing education credits.
Instructor
Tisha Gaynor, MSSA, LISW-S, LCSW, RPT-S
Tisha Gaynor is a Licensed Clinical Social Work and a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor, with advanced training in trauma-informed care and attachment-based interventions. She earned her undergraduate degree from Xavier University and her graduate degree from Case Western Reserve University. Tisha currently leads the mental health program at the International Adoption Center at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, where she specializes in supporting children and families through trauma and attachment-focused therapeutic approaches that foster healing and resilience. Tisha’s therapeutic approach integrates evidence-based modalities such as EMDR, DBT, CPP, Theraplay, and CBT to support children and families navigating challenges including attachment, adjustment, anxiety, and executive functioning.
How to Claim Credit
You must attend the training in its entirety and complete an evaluation form. Attendance will be verified using Zoom attendance reports.
Cancellation/Refund Policy
If this course is canceled, you will be contacted and given the option of a full refund, or course credit to be used within 1 year.
Click Here to go to the registration page.
Questions
Contact Christina.Krantz@uky.edu with any questions regarding this course, registration assistance or to request accommodations.

Telehealth in Behavioral Health Practice: A Clinician’s Guide to Ethical, Compliant and Effective Virtual Service Delivery (5/5/2026)
2026-05-05 09:00 - 23:00
This two-hour continuing education workshop equips behavioral health professionals with a comprehensive understanding of telehealth practice as governed by KRS 335.158 and anchored in the NASW Code of Ethics. Participants will explore foundational definitions and terminology as established by Kentucky statute, examine common service delivery models and engage with real-world ethical scenarios involving informed consent, confidentiality, technology-related risk disclosures, and per-session compliance requirements.
The session addresses the practical benefits and limitations of telehealth from both the clinician and client perspective, with emphasis on maintaining therapeutic rapport, clinical effectiveness, and standard of care equivalency in virtual settings. Participants will also examine HIPAA-compliant technology requirements, documentation protocols, multi-state licensure considerations, and cultural competence in virtual service delivery. Rooted in the instructor’s direct experience operating a multi-state virtual behavioral health practice, this workshop bridges the gap between telehealth policy, ethical standards, and day-to-day clinical application.
Learning Outcomes
At the conclusion of this training, you will be able to:

Define telehealth as established by KRS 335.158(4)(c) and distinguish between key terminology including telemedicine, teletherapy, telebehavioral health, and telemental health
Compare at least three telehealth service delivery models (synchronous, asynchronous, and hybrid) and identify appropriate use cases, including assessment of client suitability for telehealth per KRS 335.158(1)(d)
Demonstrate compliance with informed consent, confidentiality, and risk disclosure requirements for telehealth as specified in KRS 335.158(1)(a)–(c), including all five mandated disclosures regarding technology disruption risks, electronic messaging use, emergency communication protocols, third-party access to communications, and clinician identity and credentials
Implement per-session compliance protocols including client identity verification, physical location documentation, emergency contact acquisition, clinician communication procedures, HIPAA-compliant technology use, and telehealth-specific session documentation per KRS 335.158(2)(a)–(f)
Assess the benefits and limitations of telehealth for diverse client populations, and accessibility considerations into clinical decision-making

Delivery Method
Synchronous distance learning
Cost
$40
Credit Hours
2.0 ACE/KBSW

Accreditation
University of Kentucky College of Social Work, Provider # 1377, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 9/29/25-9/29/28. Social workers completing this course receive 2.0 clinical continuing education credits.
This course meets Kentucky requirements for the telehealth continuing education requirement and is approved by the Kentucky Board of Social Work for 2.0 credit hours. Approval No.: KBSWSP-202544
Instructor
Dr. Tierra Hereford, LCSW ’s bio:
Dr. Tierra Hereford, DSW, LCSW, LICSW, CAIMHP, is the co-founder of T.H. & Associates LLC, a virtual behavioral health practice serving clients across Virginia, Washington D.C., and Tennessee. With over 14 years of experience in the field, her work focuses on trauma-informed care, addiction treatment, clinical supervision, and a holistic approach to providing mental health services for all. She has spent much of her career working with individuals and families navigating the justice system, substance use, and complex trauma including within court systems, child protective services, and military-connected communities. She began her career as a state social worker in Kentucky, which inspired her to move towards licensure to address the intergenerational issues she observed as a state social worker. Her doctoral research examined anti-racism in clinical supervision, reflecting a longstanding commitment to ensuring that the supervisory relationship is not only clinically rigorous but culturally responsive and grounded in equity.
Dr. Hereford is deeply passionate about mentorship, clinical supervision, and the continued growth of the social work profession. She believes that professional development should extend beyond traditional roles; a conviction that led her to entrepreneurship and to providing direct client services through multi-dimensional treatment interventions and scopes. A University of Kentucky College of Social Work alumna, she remains connected to the College through opportunities to speak and encourage future social workers; she remains committed to supporting the next generation of social work professionals in developing not only as competent clinicians but as whole people prepared to lead, innovate, and shape the future of the field.
As the co-founder of a multi-state virtual practice, Dr. Hereford brings direct, operational experience in telehealth compliance, HIPAA-compliant service delivery, multi-jurisdictional licensure, and the ethical challenges clinicians face in virtual settings every day. She is a dedicated speaker and educator at universities and professional organizations and is passionate about bridging the gap between telehealth policy and frontline clinical practice.
How to Claim Credit
You must attend the training in its entirety and complete an evaluation form. Attendance will be verified using Zoom attendance reports.
Cancellation/Refund Policy
If this course is canceled, you will be contacted and given the option of a full refund, or course credit to be used within 1 year.
Click Here to go to the registration page.
Questions
Contact Christina.Krantz@uky.edu with any questions regarding this course, registration assistance or to request accommodations.

Practicum Info Session
2026-05-06 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-13 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-20 15:00 - 16:00
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.
The 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.
At 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.
Register for an information session to learn how your practicum experience will support your goals and open doors to meaningful, impact-driven work.
REGISTER HERE

*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).

Kinship Connections: Kin Raising Kin
2026-05-06 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-13 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-20 12:00 - 13:00
Are you an aunt, uncle, cousin, sister, or brother raising a relative?
You’re not alone—and you don’t have to navigate this journey by yourself. Raising children as a relative (other than a grandparent) comes with its own unique challenges. Aunts, uncles, cousins, and siblings often face different struggles than grandparents—whether it’s juggling work and parenting at various stages of life, blending kinship children with your own kids, or adjusting to the sudden changes in your family dynamic.
That’s why we created Kinship Connections: Kin Raising Kin Group—a welcoming space designed specifically for relatives who are not grandparents. This group focuses on the needs, challenges, and strengths that matter most to you, offering a place to share experiences, find encouragement, and connect with others who truly understand your perspective.
This group is led by Janie Murphy, a seasoned Kinship Care provider with over two decades of lived and professional experience supporting children and families through complex transitions. Janie is concerned in helping children by understanding their behaviors and practicing restorative care. As a caregiver, Janie facilitates compassionate guidance when things can feel very uncertain—offering stability, affirmation, and support. Janie believes the kinship caregiver needs to be supported and encouraged to be their own family advocate.
REGISTER HERE
This group meets every Wednesday at 12 PM EST through zoom and is a great time to meet other caregivers raising relative children. Join us for supportive time to talk and bring your lunch! We are excited to meet you!

The Gathering Spot – Thursday Meeting
2026-05-07 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-05-14 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-05-21 18:30 - 19:30
The Gathering Spot is a great NEW way to meet other kinship caregivers from the comfort of your own home and has been designed to be a spot where you can come for as long as you would like to meet other kinship caregivers, make a friend or two, and gain valuable information to help you in your kinship journey!
This is not strictly 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.
Facilitator: Meet Christy Vincent, your Gathering Spot facilitator! Christy has been a kinship caregiver since 2017, when she began caring for her grandson. Christy reports this journey has been both the “most challenging and most rewarding experience” she has had in her life. Christy is passionate about kinship care and wants all kinship caregivers to know they are not alone in this journey and, even though it can be stressful, can walk this journey with joy, excitement, and love. Christy is a certified KY-KINS Peer Support Specialist and her goal is to ensure kinship caregivers have all the resources they need to feel supported and empowered!
This connection meeting is offered every week on Thursdays at 6:30 pm EST. Come and get connected!!
Register on the CoSW LMS website

Grandparent’s Connection
2026-05-11 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-25 12:00 - 13:00
Grandparent’s Connection is a supportive gathering created just for grandparents raising grandchildren. This group offers a welcoming space to share experiences, find encouragement, and connect with others who understand the joys and challenges of kinship care. Together, we’ll celebrate successes, explore helpful resources, and build a strong circle of support so no one feels alone on this journey. Whether you’re seeking guidance, support, community, or simply a listening ear, Grandparent’s Connection is here for you.
This group will meet the 2nd and 4th Mondays of every month at 12:00 PM EST (noon). We look forward to meeting you!!
Facilitator Angel Hayes is a grandmother raising her teenage grandson who enjoys creative projects such as painting, scrapbooking, drawing, etc. and loves to meet and support others walking the kinship journey.
Register on the CoSW LMS website

The Gathering Spot
2026-05-12 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-19 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-26 12:00 - 13:00
The Gathering Spot is a great NEW way to meet other kinship caregivers from the comfort of your own home and has been designed 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.
This 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.
Facilitator: Meet Lory Scarberry, your Gathering Spot facilitator! She and her husband have been kinship caregivers for more than six years. They received custody of their granddaughter and a year later, their grandson. Caring for two children who are medically fragile brought about many unexpected challenges but mostly joy. After the death of the children’s mother, their daughter, in 2021, the placement became permanent. While this brought on another level of challenges, they have navigated each new day as a family through love. Lory is also KY-KINS Peer Support Specialist.
Lory believes her virtual kinship support community was an integral part of navigating her journey and shared that “The friendships I forged through my kinship community not only helped me in my time of need but some of them became lifelong friends that are still an active part of my life.”
Register on the CoSW LMS website.

This connection meeting is offered every week on Tuesday at 12 pm EST. Come and get connected!!

Mary Jo Dendy’s Kinship Group
2026-05-14 19:00 - 20:00
This group is an opportunity for kinship caregivers to come together to find support, community, and resources in the care of relative and fictive children. This group will focus on the day to day issues involving relative and fictive kin care and will be shaped by the identified needs of group participants. This Group is open to any kinship caregiver and we welcome you to attend! This Support Group will meet monthly on the second Thursday of the month at 7 pm .
If you have any questions about this event, please email sheila.rentfrow@uky.edu or KINmaryjodendy@gmail.com or call 859-257-4785.
Register on the CoSW LMS website.

Transfer Tuesday
2026-05-19
Transfer Tuesdays at the UK College of Social Work
Thinking about transferring to the University of Kentucky? We’re making it easier to take the next step with Transfer Tuesdays. These are special application days where transfer students can apply with a completely waived application fee.
Whether you’re exploring a future in Social Work, Criminal Justice, or another path through the College of Social Work, Transfer Tuesdays are a great opportunity to begin your journey and save on application costs.
Eligible transfer students can submit their application at no cost on these select Transfer Tuesday dates.
Our team is here to help you navigate the transfer process, answer questions, and connect you with information about our academic programs and opportunities at UK.
Ready to learn more? Explore transfer information and program details by contacting us and take the next step toward becoming part of the UK community.
Start your transfer journey with us. We can’t wait to welcome you to UK.
