Blueprint Banter Sessions: BASW Students

Blueprint Banter Sessions are open forums where students, staff, and faculty can discuss key educational issues share updates, and collaboratively develop solution to enhance academic programming and student services. These sessions will be hosted by Dr. Matt Moore, Associate Dean of Academic and Student Affairs, Kayla Powell, Director of Student Experience and Engagement, and members […]

Event Series KIN-VIP Fictive Kin 101

KIN-VIP Support Group Fictive Kin 101

Caring for a child that you are not related to is challenging–but when you are taking care of a child that you love, be it a neighbor, a friend’s child, or your child’s friend, suddenly it all makes sense, even if it is still difficult to navigate.  How do you raise someone else’s child? Are […]

DCBS Division of Prevention & Community Wellbeing Presentation (CRP/CJA)

Kentucky Citizen Review Panels (CRP) and Children's Justice Act (CJA) Task Force members are invited to a training with DCBS Assistant Director, Dr. Jennifer Thornhill, on the new DCBS Division of Prevention & Community Wellbeing. Dr. Thornhill will discuss the legislative approval to create the division, agency culture shifts in prioritizing prevention, differentiating poverty and […]

Event Series KIN-VIP Grandparent’s Connection

KIN-VIP Support Group Grandparent’s Connection

Raising your grandchildren and parenting again later in life can be especially challenging in today’s culture.  Navigating this change in roles–moving from grandparents to being parents again–can be both confusing and difficult as you move through these family changes. This group is designed to support and empower grandparents on this journey to find the resources, […]

Blueprint Banter Sessions: Criminal Justice Students

Blueprint Banter Sessions are open forums where students, staff, and faculty can discuss key educational issues share updates, and collaboratively develop solution to enhance academic programming and student services. These sessions will be hosted by Dr. Matt Moore, Associate Dean of Academic and Student Affairs, Kayla Powell, Director of Student Experience and Engagement, and members […]

Blueprint Banter Sessions: DSW and PhD Students

Blueprint Banter Sessions are open forums where students, staff, and faculty can discuss key educational issues share updates, and collaboratively develop solution to enhance academic programming and student services. These sessions will be hosted by Dr. Matt Moore, Associate Dean of Academic and Student Affairs, Kayla Powell, Director of Student Experience and Engagement, and members […]

Event Series KIN-VIP Tweens and Teens

KIN-VIP Support Group Tweens & Teens

Raising children when they are small can be fun–from reading story books to learning ABC’s and counting with cute rhymes, the possibilities to create wonderful bonds and fun times together are seemingly endless.  But as they grow and are approach their teen years, you may notice changes in their moods and behaviors.  Their emotional reactions […]

KIN-VIP Support Group Kinship Families Impacted By Substance Use

This new KIN-VIP Support Group will provide a community of support for kinship caregivers who have been impacted by a family member’s substance use. This group will offer a safe space where kinship caregivers can find support, understanding, resources, and hope. The group is completely free and available to any caregiver raising a relative or […]

The Little Book of Restorative Justice Talk

Restorative Justice Week is Nov. 17 – 23! Dr. Christine Kindler will be giving a talk on The Little Book of Restorative Justice on Tuesday, Nov. 19th from noon-1pm EST (all students are invited!) Register here. Dr. Christine Kindler holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Howard University and a master’s degree in Conflict Transformation […]