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: […]
Children in foster care often face school disruptions, trauma, and sensory/behavioral challenges. This training will help foster parents to recognize the signs that their child may need extra support in school and learn how to navigate the educational process in their role as a foster parent. Parents will learn key educational terms, types of accommodations, […]
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.
Sibling Attachment & Adoption provides parents with tools to promote healthy sibling relationships in foster and adoptive families. Parents will explore different ways in which families are formed and learn tips on helping children to explain blended families (biological, adopted, foster and step) when the need arises. After completing this training, participants will be able […]
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. […]
Blueprint Banter sessions are open forums where students can discuss key educational issues, share updates, and collaboratively develop solutions to enhance academic programming and student services. They are hosted by Dr. Kayla Powell, Director of Student Experience and Engagement. These occur at least once per semester and provide an invaluable opportunity for the college to […]
Blueprint Banter sessions are open forums where students can discuss key educational issues, share updates, and collaboratively develop solutions to enhance academic programming and student services. They are hosted by Dr. Kayla Powell, Director of Student Experience and Engagement. These occur at least once per semester and provide an invaluable opportunity for the college to […]
CORE Teen Curriculum provides parents with information they need to develop safe relationships with youth, while also focusing on how they can adapt their parenting styles to support the youth’s needs, rather than just focusing on behaviors. In Session 1, caregivers will define trauma, describe ways that traumatic stress and adversity impact a youth’s development […]
This training introduces the foundational principles of Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI®), a holistic approach designed to meet the unique needs of children from hard places. Foster and adoptive families will learn practical tools to build trust, promote healthy attachment, and address challenging behaviors with compassion and understanding. Discover how to create a nurturing, safe environment […]
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 […]
Blueprint Banter sessions are open forums where students can discuss key educational issues, share updates, and collaboratively develop solutions to enhance academic programming and student services. They are hosted by Dr. Kayla Powell, Director of Student Experience and Engagement. These occur at least once per semester and provide an invaluable opportunity for the college to […]
Blueprint Banter sessions are open forums where students can discuss key educational issues, share updates, and collaboratively develop solutions to enhance academic programming and student services. They are hosted by Dr. Kayla Powell, Director of Student Experience and Engagement. These occur at least once per semester and provide an invaluable opportunity for the college to […]