• KIN-VIP Support Group The Gathering Spot

    The Gathering Spot will be a monthly opportunity to connect with Kentucky Kinship Resource Center staff to learn more about our programs, find a group to join, get tech assistance so you can join programs, and gain support. The Gathering Spot is not a support group, it is an opportunity to meet program leaders, answer your questions, and […]

  • KIN-VIP Dealing with Loss

    KIN-VIP Support Group Dealing with Loss

    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 […]

  • Cumberland Region Citizen Review Panel

    Cumberland Region 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.

  • 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 […]

  • Blueprint Banter Sessions: Staff

    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 […]

  • KIN-VIP Building Family Connections

    KIN-VIP Support Group Building Family Connections

    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 […]

  • DSW Info Sessions

    DSW Info Session

    Turn Your Goals into Reality Explore our Doctorate of Social Work (DSW) program during an online info session. Registration link is at the end of the event listing, under 'Website'. The UK Difference Our Doctorate of Social Work (DSW) program was developed with practitioners in mind. This high-quality, rigorous program prepares practitioners to navigate the […]

  • Blueprint Banter Sessions: Faculty

    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 […]

  • Northeastern Citizen Review Panel

    Northeastern 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.

  • KIN-VIP Families Impacted by Substance Abuse

    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 […]

  • BASW Info Sessions

    BASW Info Session

    Are You Wildly Passionate About Social Work? Explore the Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (BASW) program during an online info session. REGISTER HERE The UK Difference Graduates from our program are uniquely poised to enter a competitive job market and make the most of forecasted growth within the social work profession. Our recent graduates […]

  • Criminal Justice Info Sessions

    Undergraduate Criminal Justice Info Session

    Pursue your Passion for the Greater Good  Explore College of Social Work’s newest Criminal Justice program during our online info session!   REGISTER HERE The UK Difference  Graduates from our program are uniquely prepared to enter a competitive job market and make the most of forecasted growth within a wide range of career paths, including […]