The Gathering Spot
2026-07-07 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-14 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-21 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
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!!

Support Group with Sheila
2026-07-07 21:00 - 22:00 | Virtual through LMS, 619 Patterson Office Tower, Lexington, KY, 40506, United States
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 of fostering and adoption, ASK-VIP is for you!
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.

Kinship Connections: Kin Raising Kin
2026-07-08 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-15 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!

Practicum Info Session
2026-07-08 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-15 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).

The Gathering Spot – Thursday Meeting
2026-07-09 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-07-16 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

Mary Jo Dendy’s Kinship Group
2026-07-09 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.

Understanding and Coping with Sensory Processing Challenges
2026-07-10 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual through LMS, 619 Patterson Office Tower, Lexington, KY, 40506, United States
Understanding and Coping with Sensory Processing Challenges provides parents with tools to engage and work with children who display sensory processing challenges. Parents will learn what Sensory Processing Disorder is and become familiar with the various sensory systems.
After completing this training, participants will be able to:

Understand types of sensory differences
Identify strategies that help with various sensory differences
Identify parental tasks for a child with sensory differences

ASK-VIP trainings are expressly designed to meet the needs of foster and adoptive parents. Skilled trainers who have lived experiences with fostering and adoption provide these trainings in a virtual group setting. There is 1.5 hours of ongoing, elective foster parent training credit available for Kentucky’s foster parents.
Create an account or log-in to register for this training. 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 training, each person must register separately. Foster parent training credit is administered based on the duration of the meeting and each attendee’s participation. Training credit is only available if you have not participated in this training within the past twelve months.
Click Here to go to the registration page.
If you have any questions about this training or how to register, please email ask@uky.edu or call 859-257-7361.

Cyberbullying
2026-07-11 10:30 - 12:00 | Virtual through LMS, 619 Patterson Office Tower, Lexington, KY, 40506, United States
Cyberbullying is a training that explores what cyberbullying entails, warning signs that a child may be a victim of it, and its harmful effects. Statistics on cyberbullying are examined and reasons for cyberbullying behavior in children and youth are discussed. Strategies designed to protect children and youth from becoming a victim of cyberbullying are provided.
After completing this training, participants will be able to:

Identify the signs of a child, teen or young adult being cyberbullied or engaging in cyberbullying behavior.
Articulate appropriate steps if a parent suspects a child or youth in their home is being cyberbullied or exhibiting cyberbullying behavior.

ASK-VIP trainings are expressly designed to meet the needs of foster and adoptive parents. Skilled trainers who have lived experiences with fostering and adoption provide these trainings in a virtual group setting. There is 1.5 hours of ongoing, elective foster parent training credit available for Kentucky’s foster parents.
Create an account or log-in to register for this training. 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 training, each person must register separately. Foster parent training credit is administered based on the duration of the meeting and each attendee’s participation. Training credit is only available if you have not participated in this training within the past twelve months.
Click Here to go to the registration page.
If you have any questions about this training or how to register, please email ask@uky.edu or call 859-257-7361.

Sibling Attachment and Adoption
2026-07-11 21:00 - 22:30 | Virtual through LMS, 619 Patterson Office Tower, Lexington, KY, 40506, United States
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 to:

Articulate different ways children may become siblings and view sibling relationships.
Apply tools to facilitate healthy relationships between siblings, regardless of how these relationships were formed.

ASK-VIP trainings are expressly designed to meet the needs of foster and adoptive parents. Skilled trainers who have lived experiences with fostering and adoption provide these trainings in a virtual group setting. There is 1.5 hours of ongoing, elective foster parent training credit available for Kentucky’s foster parents.
Create an account or log-in to register for this training. 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 training, each person must register separately. Foster parent training credit is administered based on the duration of the meeting and each attendee’s participation. Training credit is only available if you have not participated in this training within the past twelve months.
Click Here to go to the registration page.
If you have any questions about this training or how to register, please email ask@uky.edu or call 859-257-7361.

Creating Memories and Meaningful Family Traditions for Blended Families
2026-07-12 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual through LMS, 619 Patterson Office Tower, Lexington, KY, 40506, United States
Creating Memories & Meaningful Family Traditions for Blended Families will inform parents of triggers children in their home may have and what they can do as parents to help create new memories that will add to their healing process. This training will also discuss activities and ideas for creating memories and new family traditions with the new children in their home to help create a positive family unit.
After completing this training, participants will be able to:

Create family traditions to foster a sense of belonging with children in their home.
Understand the importance of shared memories with children and how recording and remembering aids in their healing.

ASK-VIP trainings are expressly designed to meet the needs of foster and adoptive parents. Skilled trainers who have lived experiences with fostering and adoption provide these trainings in a virtual group setting. There is 1.5 hours of ongoing, elective foster parent training credit available for Kentucky’s foster parents.
Create an account or log-in to register for this training. 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 training, each person must register separately. Foster parent training credit is administered based on the duration of the meeting and each attendee’s participation. Training credit is only available if you have not participated in this training within the past twelve months.
Click Here to go to the registration page.
If you have any questions about this training or how to register, please email ask@uky.edu or call 859-257-7361.

Grandparent’s Connection
2026-07-13 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

Learning to Communicate: Developing Social Skills
2026-07-13 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual through LMS, 619 Patterson Office Tower, Lexington, KY, 40506, United States
Learning to Communicate: Developing Social Skills will equip parents to understand the process of communicating with children, teaching children to communicate with adults and peers, and developing interpersonal social skills. It offers strategies and ideas to help parents and children communicate with each other more effectively and offers strategies to help children in care specifically.
After completing this training, participants will be able to:

Utilize strategies to assist children in developing effective communication skills and communicate with their children more effectively.
Articulate types of social skills and assist children in developing these skills.

ASK-VIP trainings are expressly designed to meet the needs of foster and adoptive parents. Skilled trainers who have lived experiences with fostering and adoption provide these trainings in a virtual group setting. There is 1.5 hours of ongoing, elective foster parent training credit available for Kentucky’s foster parents.
Create an account or log-in to register for this training. 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 training, each person must register separately. Foster parent training credit is administered based on the duration of the meeting and each attendee’s participation. Training credit is only available if you have not participated in this training within the past twelve months.
Click Here to go to the registration page.
If you have any questions about this training or how to register, please email ask@uky.edu or call 859-257-7361.

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: Parenting a Child with an Invisible Disability
2026-07-14 08:00 - 17:00 | Virtual through LMS, 619 Patterson Office Tower, Lexington, KY, 40506, United States
Join our comprehensive training designed specifically for foster and adoptive parents to equip them with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively support children affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). Led by our expert ASK liaisons, this training covers essential topics such as understanding FASD, recognizing its symptoms, implementing strategies for managing behavior, accessing resources and support networks, and promoting positive outcomes for children with FASD. With practical insights and evidence-based approaches, this training empowers parents to provide nurturing environments and tailored care for children with FASD, fostering resilience and optimal development.
ASK-VIP trainings are expressly designed to meet the needs of foster and adoptive parents. Skilled trainers who have lived experiences with fostering and adoption provide these trainings in a virtual group setting. There is 1.5 hours of ongoing, elective foster parent training credit available for Kentucky’s foster parents.
Create an account or log-in to register for this training. 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 training, each person must register separately. Foster parent training credit is administered based on the duration of the meeting and each attendee’s participation. Training credit is only available if you have not participated in this training within the past twelve months.
Click Here to go to the registration page.
If you have any questions about this training or how to register, please email ask@uky.edu or call 859-257-7361.

LGBTQ+ Foster/Adoptive Parent Support Group
2026-07-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual through LMS, 619 Patterson Office Tower, Lexington, KY, 40506, United States
ASK-VIP LGBTQ+ Foster/Adoptive Parent Support Groups are specifically designed for foster/adoptive parents who identify as LGBTQ+ as well as foster/adoptive parents who are caring for children or teens who identify as LGBTQ+. The groups offer an opportunity to share experiences, questions, resources, and concerns in a safe and compassionate environment. These groups are led by a seasoned foster/adoptive parent facilitator who understands firsthand issues unique to the LGBTQ+ community.
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.

Promoting Stability and Increasing Resiliency for Children-in-Care
2026-07-14 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual through LMS, 619 Patterson Office Tower, Lexington, KY, 40506, United States
Promoting Stability & Increasing Resiliency for Children-in-Care explores the concepts of stability and resiliency and introduces skills for building resiliency in children who have experienced trauma.
After completing this training, participants will be able to:

Identify the differences between stability and resiliency and what it means to children in care.
Describe ways to build resiliency in children who have experienced trauma.

ASK-VIP trainings are expressly designed to meet the needs of foster and adoptive parents. Skilled trainers who have lived experiences with fostering and adoption provide these trainings in a virtual group setting. There is 1.5 hours of ongoing, elective foster parent training credit available for Kentucky’s foster parents.
Create an account or log-in to register for this training. 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 training, each person must register separately. Foster parent training credit is administered based on the duration of the meeting and each attendee’s participation. Training credit is only available if you have not participated in this training within the past twelve months.
Click Here to go to the registration page.
If you have any questions about this training or how to register, please email ask@uky.edu or call 859-257-7361.

CORE Teen 1 – Introduction and understanding the impact of youth in foster care
2026-07-14 18:30 - 20:30
CORE Teen content is intended to increase the knowledge and skills of those who will be parenting teens with moderate to severe emotional and behavioral needs. The interactive and engaging content includes lecture, videos, activities, and discussion. It provides many opportunities for participants to learn from each other while building their knowledge and skills.
Learning Objectives:

Define trauma
Describe ways that traumatic stress and adversity impact a youth’s development
Describe the importance of responding to the underlying cause of a youth’s behaviors

Zoom Link: https://uky.zoom.us/s/85388858052
Training Credits Provided: 2 hours
Facilitating this training will be Melissa Costa, a Program Coordinator with the University of Kentucky Training Resource Center. Melissa can be contacted for further information via email: melissa.costa@uky.edu

Why Words Matter – The Importance of Positive Adoption Language
2026-07-14 19:30 - 21:00 | Virtual through LMS, 619 Patterson Office Tower, Lexington, KY, 40506, United States
Participants will delve into the recognition of positive adoption language and its vital importance in nurturing a nurturing and affirming environment for children. By understanding the impact of language on identity and self-worth, participants will explore how positive adoption language contributes to a child’s sense of belonging and self-esteem within their family and the broader community. The course will engage participants in discussions on how to sensitively address adoption, early life experiences, and cultural/racial diversity with the children in their care.
Strategies for effective communication and creating a safe space for these discussions will be explored, empowering participants to navigate these conversations with empathy, understanding, and cultural sensitivity.
ASK-VIP trainings are expressly designed to meet the needs of foster and adoptive parents. Skilled trainers who have lived experiences with fostering and adoption provide these trainings in a virtual group setting. There is 1.5 hours of ongoing, elective foster parent training credit available for Kentucky’s foster parents.
Create an account or log-in to register for this training. 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 training, each person must register separately. Foster parent training credit is administered based on the duration of the meeting and each attendee’s participation. Training credit is only available if you have not participated in this training within the past twelve months.
Click Here to go to the registration page.
If you have any questions about this training or how to register, please email ask@uky.edu or call 859-257-7361.

Twenty Things Adopted Kids Wish Their Adoptive Parents Knew
2026-07-15 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual through LMS, 619 Patterson Office Tower, Lexington, KY, 40506, United States
Twenty Things Adopted Kids Wish Their Adoptive Parents Knew will equip foster and adoptive parents to understand the thoughts and feelings children who are adopted may experience. It offers strategies and ideas to help parents be prepared for unique situations that may occur as their children grow and mature. By being prepared for various scenarios parents will be able to respond appropriately and act responsively.
After completing this training, participants will be able to:

Articulate the unique emotions adoption creates for adoptees and specific questions to ask to help diffuse some of the unique emotions and fears adoptees may have
Describe how to act responsively rather than react to the emotions and fears of children who are adopted.

ASK-VIP trainings are expressly designed to meet the needs of foster and adoptive parents. Skilled trainers who have lived experiences with fostering and adoption provide these trainings in a virtual group setting. There is 1.5 hours of ongoing, elective foster parent training credit available for Kentucky’s foster parents.
Create an account or log-in to register for this training. 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 training, each person must register separately. Foster parent training credit is administered based on the duration of the meeting and each attendee’s participation. Training credit is only available if you have not participated in this training within the past twelve months.
Click Here to go to the registration page.
If you have any questions about this training or how to register, please email ask@uky.edu or call 859-257-7361.

CORE Teen 2 – Parenting youth who have experienced trauma
2026-07-16 18:30 - 20:30
CORE Teen content is intended to increase the knowledge and skills of those who will be parenting teens with moderate to severe emotional and behavioral needs. The interactive and engaging content includes lecture, videos, activities, and discussion. It provides many opportunities for participants to learn from each other while building their knowledge and skills.
Learning Objectives:

Describe the two major adaptive responses to threats
Describe how fear changes the way youth think, feel and act
Describe three trauma-informed techniques to effectively parent youth, based on their emotional age and developmental state

Zoom Link: https://uky.zoom.us/s/85627876582
Training Credits Provided: 2 hours
Facilitating this training will be Melissa Costa, a Program Coordinator with the University of Kentucky Training Resource Center. Melissa can be contacted for further information via email: melissa.costa@uky.edu

Fostering And Adopting Sibling Groups
2026-07-16 21:00 - 22:30 | Virtual through LMS, 619 Patterson Office Tower, Lexington, KY, 40506, United States
Fostering & Adopting Sibling Groups explores the benefits of placing siblings together as well as potential barriers and challenges. The impact of on attachment and bonding among siblings who have experienced trauma is discussed. Considerations related to caring for a sibling placement are explored.
After completing this training, participants will be able to:

Recognize positive aspects of placing siblings together as well as potential barriers and challenges.
Identify items to consider before accepting a placement of siblings.

ASK-VIP trainings are expressly designed to meet the needs of foster and adoptive parents. Skilled trainers who have lived experiences with fostering and adoption provide these trainings in a virtual group setting. There is 1.5 hours of ongoing, elective foster parent training credit available for Kentucky’s foster parents.
Create an account or log-in to register for this training. 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 training, each person must register separately. Foster parent training credit is administered based on the duration of the meeting and each attendee’s participation. Training credit is only available if you have not participated in this training within the past twelve months.
Click Here to go to the registration page.
If you have any questions about this training or how to register, please email ask@uky.edu or call 859-257-7361.

Support Group With Kay
2026-07-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual through LMS, 619 Patterson Office Tower, Lexington, KY, 40506, United States

Openly Talking With Children About Adoption
2026-07-19 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual through LMS, 619 Patterson Office Tower, Lexington, KY, 40506, United States
Openly Talking with Children About Adoption equips adoptive parents with the skills necessary to talk honestly and positively with children about their adoption experiences. Participants will explore how to begin the conversation with their adopted child at various developmental stages. This training also addresses some of the common fears and misconceptions surrounding openly and honestly discussing adoption with their children.
After completing this training, participants will be able to:

Understand their own feelings regarding a child’s adoption before discussing it with their children.
Discuss strategies to honestly and openly share a child’s adoption experience with that child.

ASK-VIP trainings are expressly designed to meet the needs of foster and adoptive parents. Skilled trainers who have lived experiences with fostering and adoption provide these trainings in a virtual group setting. There is 1.5 hours of ongoing, elective foster parent training credit available for Kentucky’s foster parents.
Create an account or log-in to register for this training. 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 training, each person must register separately. Foster parent training credit is administered based on the duration of the meeting and each attendee’s participation. Training credit is only available if you have not participated in this training within the past twelve months.
Click Here to go to the registration page.
If you have any questions about this training or how to register, please email ask@uky.edu or call 859-257-7361.

Virtual Panel: The Intersection of Sport and Human Trafficking
2026-07-20 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Join the Sport Social Work Alliance for an engaging virtual panel discussion exploring the many forms of human trafficking and the unique ways trafficking intersects with sport, communities, and vulnerable populations. Moderated by Dr. Matt Moore, this conversation will bring together internationally recognized leaders in anti-trafficking advocacy, survivor support, research, legal services, and prevention.
Panelists include:

Kelly Gee, Executive Director of Survivors for Change,
John-Michael Lander, Founder of An Athlete’s Silence and Author
Theresa Flores, Executive Director of the SOAP Project
Lerina Bright, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Mission 89
Evelyn Chumbow, Director of Advocacy and Survivor Leadership for the Human Trafficking Legal Center
Moderator: Matt Moore, Ph.D., Associate Dean of Academic and Student Affairs at UK CoSW

Together, they will share their expertise on topics including athlete trafficking, survivor-centered advocacy, legal protections for survivors, community prevention strategies, and efforts to address trafficking surrounding major sporting events.
Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the complexities of human trafficking, explore the important role social workers and criminal justice professionals play in prevention, intervention, and advocacy, and leave with practical knowledge for recognizing and responding to trafficking in their communities.
The event will be held virtually via Zoom and is open to students, practitioners, faculty, and community members interested in advancing awareness and action against human trafficking.
REGISTER HERE
Questions? Contact Dr. Kayla Powell at kayla.powell@uky.edu.

CORE Teen 3 – Developing and sustaining a healthy and supportive relationship with your youth
2026-07-21 18:30 - 20:30
CORE Teen content is intended to increase the knowledge and skills of those who will be parenting teens with moderate to severe emotional and behavioral needs. The interactive and engaging content includes lecture, videos, activities, and discussion. It provides many opportunities for participants to learn from each other while building their knowledge and skills.
Learning Objectives:

Describe the impact of loss and grief on teens
Describe two actions that parents can take to enhance attachment and strengthen their relationship with youth
Describe two ways that parents can deepen attunement with their youth or a youth they will parent

Zoom Link: https://uky.zoom.us/s/84832037155
Training Credits Provided: 2 hours
Facilitating this training will be Melissa Costa, a Program Coordinator with the University of Kentucky Training Resource Center. Melissa can be contacted for further information via email: melissa.costa@uky.edu

Practicum Info Session
2026-07-22 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).
