Relatives Raising Kin is a community of kinship caregivers who come together for support, friendship, and information. Our goal is to connect families with one another to find resources, get answers to questions, and support each other. We are a general kinship community open to anyone providing kinship care in Kentucky. Facilitated by Judy Russell, […]
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 […]
We understand how difficult it can be trying to parent your kinship children. Parenting a child that belongs to a family member or a friend is especially difficult for you as a caregiver. When the child has behaviors that are difficult to manage, it can be both challenging and stressful. Join us for our new […]
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.
Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Training is required for any faculty, staff, and students who are involved in research activities, enrolled in UK CoSW doctoral studies, paid on grant, and/or are on current IRB protocol. These RCR training requirements include BOTH an online training on the CITI website and an in-person (synchronous zoom) training session. […]
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, […]
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 […]
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'. Learn more about our newest and first-of-its-kind concentration in Sport Social Work, designed for those looking to make an impact where social work and sport […]
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.
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 […]
We understand how difficult it can be trying to parent your kinship children. Parenting a child that belongs to a family member or a friend is especially difficult for you as a caregiver. When the child has behaviors that are difficult to manage, it can be both challenging and stressful. Join us for our new […]
The Foster Parent Training Program is holding a 90-minute training to help foster parents understand how sensory processing and trauma intersect—and how this affects behaviors, meltdowns, and relationships. We’ll break down the 8 sensory systems in easy-to-understand ways, explore how trauma can heighten sensory sensitivities, and share practical strategies to support regulation and connection. Participants […]
