• Talk with Judge Melissa Murphy

    Gatton College of Business and Economics 550 S Limestone, Lexington, KY, United States

    Join us for a special conversation with Judge Melissa Moore Murphy, a distinguished leader in law and public service whose career reflects a deep commitment to justice, equity, and community. A two-time graduate of the University of Kentucky, Judge Murphy has served Fayette County as District Court Judge since 2020, where she co-founded the first […]

  • Navigating Challenging Behaviors: Understanding and Responding with Compassion

    Virtual through LMS

    Unlock the keys to compassionate caregiving with our comprehensive training: “Navigating Challenging Behaviors: Understanding & Responding with Compassion.” Tailored for foster and adoptive parents, this program offers invaluable insights and practical strategies to effectively manage difficult behaviors with empathy and understanding. Gain the confidence and skills needed to create a nurturing environment where every child […]

  • Two Rivers Citizen Review Panel

    Two Rivers Citizen Review Panel

    Citizen Review Panels (CRPs) are groups of caring volunteers that work to improve the well-being of children, families, and communities across Kentucky. To learn more about CRPs or join a regional panel, please visit the CRP website or contact Tara Pulaski at Tara.Pulaski@uky.edu.

  • Guiding Your Child Through Adolescence

    Virtual through LMS

    Guiding Your Child Through Adolescence explores the physical and emotional changes that children undergo as they enter adolescence. Parents will discuss how parental roles change during this period of their child’s development. Strategies for successfully communicating with children during adolescence are provided. After completing this training, participants will be able to: Identify physical and emotional […]

  • 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 […]

  • KIN-VIP The Gathering Spot

    KIN-VIP – The Gathering Spot

    The Gathering Spot is a great NEW way to meet other kinship caregivers from the comfort of your own home and has been redesigned 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 […]

    Free
  • Self-Care Mindset Event

    Students will learn about the role of self-care and mindfulness and each component of self-care. Goals related to personal care needs will be set and students will learn how to check in with themselves effectively. The session will be led by Meghan Wolf, Student Wellness Coordinator in POWER (Prevention, Outreach, and Wellness Education Resources). REGISTER […]

  • Practicum Info Session

    Practicum Info Session

    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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Stress Management for Caregivers

    Virtual through LMS

    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. After completing this training, participants will be able […]

  • Teaching Growth Mindset to Children

    Virtual through LMS

    Teaching Growth Mindset to Children introduces parents to the two types of mindsets and how beneficial it is for parents to help their children develop a growth mindset. This training will also cover a step-by-step outline for how to teach growth mindset to children over a four week period. After completing this training, participants will: […]