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 […]
In part II of our Trauma series, we’ll learn practical techniques that will teach how to effectively parent children with trauma. We’ll look at positive discipline measures that focus on helping the children learn how to respond to situations while avoiding more common parenting pitfalls. We’ll also gain a new understanding of “triggers” that children […]
The UK Grad School in partnership with the Stuckert Career Center is hosting a Fall Semester Workshop Series on Navigating Careers Beyond Academia. Each of these online workshops will detail various strategies graduate students can utilize during the job search process once their studies have concluded. The November 12th workshop topic: Networking & Professional Branding: […]
Losing a relationship, a person, a role/way of life, or even losing the idea of being a grandma/uncle/aunt/sibling can be difficult and hard to navigate on your own. The emotions you feel are so specific to what you are going through and can make you feel all alone at the same time. If you are […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
Oftentimes, one of the most difficult issues related to kinship care is navigating relationships with family members or close friends. Whether it is caring for your children’s children, a family member’s child, or the child of a close family friend, being able to care for and raise your kinship child while maintaining a good relationship […]
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.
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 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 […]
