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UID:10002920-1689274800-1689278400@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:KIN VIP Support Group With Mary Jo Dendy
DESCRIPTION: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 . \nREGISTER NOW \nIf you have any questions about this event\, please email sheila.rentfrow@uky.edu or KINmaryjodendy@gmail.com or call 859-257-4785.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/kin-vip-support-group-with-mary-jo-dendy-15/
CATEGORIES:calendar,College Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230714T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230714T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T052640
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T180051Z
UID:10002982-1689357600-1689363000@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Keeping Families Strong
DESCRIPTION:Keeping Families Strong provides foster parents insight on how to keep partnerships\, families and friendships strong while providing care to out of home children. It will also provide strategies for foster parents to build workable boundaries around these key elements to keep their core families strong while providing foster care. \nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nEstablish and maintain workable boundaries around key aspects of their families’ lives while providing foster care.\nArticulate ways to partner with their foster care team to ensure the needs of the family and foster child are met.\n\nASK-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. \nCreate 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. \nREGISTER NOW \nIf you have any questions about this training or how to register\, please email ask@uky.edu or call 859-257-7361.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/keeping-families-strong-10/
CATEGORIES:ASK,College Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230715T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230715T223000
DTSTAMP:20260405T052640
CREATED:20230629T180850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T180850Z
UID:10002983-1689454800-1689460200@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Healthy Boundaries In Teenage Relationships
DESCRIPTION:Healthy Boundaries in Teenage Relationships explores healthy and unhealthy dating behaviors. It is designed to assist caregivers in identifying warning signs that a teen may be involved in an abusive dating relationship and provides suggestions for talking to teens and/or their friends who find themselves involved in such relationships. \nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify signs that a teen is being abused in a relationship\nExplain strategies to address when a teen is being abused in a relationship.\n\nASK-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. \nCreate 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. \nREGISTER NOW \nIf you have any questions about this training or how to register\, please email ask@uky.edu or call 859-257-7361.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/healthy-boundaries-in-teenage-relationships-10/
CATEGORIES:ASK,College Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230716T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230716T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T052640
CREATED:20230623T202415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230623T202415Z
UID:10002962-1689530400-1689534000@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:ASK-VIP Support Group With Kay
DESCRIPTION: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! \nCreate 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. \nREGISTER NOW \nIf you have any questions about this support group or how to register\, please email ask@uky.edu or call 859-257-7361.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/ask-vip-support-group-with-kay-14/
CATEGORIES:ASK,ASK Support Groups,calendar,College Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230716T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230716T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T052640
CREATED:20230629T181145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T181145Z
UID:10002984-1689530400-1689535800@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Learning To Communicate: Developing Social Skills
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nUtilize strategies to assist children in developing effective communication skills and communicate with their children more effectively.\nArticulate types of social skills and assist children in developing these skills.\n\nASK-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. \nCreate 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. \nREGISTER NOW \nIf you have any questions about this training or how to register\, please email ask@uky.edu or call 859-257-7361.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/learning-to-communicate-developing-social-skills-8/
CATEGORIES:ASK,College Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230717T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230717T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T052640
CREATED:20230523T180525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230523T180525Z
UID:10002921-1689595200-1689598800@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:KIN VIP Support Group With Arion Jett-Seals
DESCRIPTION: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. Members of this daytime group are encouraged to share their emotions\, challenges\, stress\, concerns/needs\, and excitement with the group in order to gain feedback\, resources\, support\, and knowledge to promote an atmosphere of community. Within the group meetings\, members can discuss common issues they are facing while caring for relative and fictive kin children while providing support\, encouragement\, and resources for other caregivers. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/kin-vip-support-group-with-arion-jett-seals-26/
CATEGORIES:calendar,College Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230717T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230717T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T052640
CREATED:20230629T182252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T182252Z
UID:10002986-1689613200-1689618600@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Adoption: Understanding Your Commitment
DESCRIPTION:Adoption: Understanding Your Commitment explores adoption dissolution. It addresses the impact on a child and family when adoption dissolution occurs and offers strategies and resources to prevent it. \nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nInterpret information about adoption dissolution and reasons why it occurs.\nIdentify strategies to prevent adoption dissolution.\n\nASK-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. \nCreate 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. \nREGISTER NOW \nIf you have any questions about this training or how to register\, please email ask@uky.edu or call 859-257-7361.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/adoption-understanding-your-commitment-10/
CATEGORIES:ASK,College Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230717T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230717T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T052640
CREATED:20230629T181930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T181930Z
UID:10002985-1689616800-1689622200@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Positive Adoption Language: Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Positive Adoption Language: Part 1 will discuss the power and impact of words and terminology related to adoption and foster care. This training will provide strategies to help parents reword common terms and misconceptions into positive language that is unique to foster care and adoption\, such as working with birth families\, facing diversity and society’s response to adoption. \nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nArticulate positive language when discussing foster care\, adoption\, and related concepts.\nUtilize strategies to incorporate new positive language when dealing with society’s response to adoption within the community and in their homes.\n\nASK-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. \nCreate 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. \nREGISTER NOW \nIf you have any questions about this training or how to register\, please email ask@uky.edu or call 859-257-7361.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/positive-adoption-language-part-1-7/
CATEGORIES:ASK,College Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230718T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230718T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T052640
CREATED:20230629T182604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T182604Z
UID:10002987-1689676200-1689681600@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Attachment & Bonding With Your Foster & Adopted Child
DESCRIPTION:Attachment & Bonding with your Foster & Adopted Child equips parents to enhance their relationship with foster/adopted children by teaching them the basics about bonding and attachment. This training also provides practical tips for promoting both bonding and attachment. \nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nArticulate attachment styles and challenges to attachment often faced by foster/adopted children\nEnhance attachment by utilizing strategies for bonding\n\nASK-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. \nCreate 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. \nREGISTER NOW \nIf you have any questions about this training or how to register\, please email ask@uky.edu or call 859-257-7361.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/attachment-bonding-with-your-foster-adopted-child-12/
CATEGORIES:ASK,College Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230718T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230718T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T052640
CREATED:20230629T182818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T182818Z
UID:10002988-1689703200-1689708600@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Connecting With Your Child While Correcting Behavior
DESCRIPTION:Connecting with Your Child While Correcting Behavior introduces parents to strategies to use to help them feel connected to children while correcting difficult behaviors. Parents will learn how to connect while also understanding the child’s history and also empowering them in the process. \nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nParticipants will learn the 3Ds by focusing their correction on behaviors with the goal being compliance. ​\nParticipants will understand the 3 c’s and how to achieve those by connecting while correcting. ​\nParticipants will understand the four levels of response and strategies for correcting behaviors. ​\nParticipants will understand how the child’s history impacts themselves and the child.\n\nASK-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. \nCreate 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. \nREGISTER NOW \nIf you have any questions about this training or how to register\, please email ask@uky.edu or call 859-257-7361.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/connecting-with-your-child-while-correcting-behavior-10/
CATEGORIES:ASK,College Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230718T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230718T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T052640
CREATED:20230412T125712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T183755Z
UID:10002857-1689705000-1689708600@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Kinship Families Impacted By Substance Use KIN VIP Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This new KIN VIP Support Group will begin as a 12-week pilot Support Group and 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. \nThe group is completely free and available to any caregiver raising a relative or fictive kin child. Once we reach at least 8-10 members\, we will start the group! \nFor all those who attend at least 10 of the 12 sessions and complete a survey review of the group\, a financial incentive is available! \nContact Sheila Rentfrow at sheila.rentfrow@uky.edu for more information or sign up to secure your spot! \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/kinship-families-impacted-by-substance-use-kin-vip-support-group/2023-07-18/
CATEGORIES:College Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230718T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230718T223000
DTSTAMP:20260405T052640
CREATED:20230629T183031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T183031Z
UID:10002989-1689714000-1689719400@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Understanding And Coping With Sensory Processing Challenges
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nUnderstand types of sensory differences\nIdentify strategies that help with various sensory differences\nIdentify parental tasks for a child with sensory differences\n\nASK-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. \nCreate 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. \nREGISTER NOW \nIf you have any questions about this training or how to register\, please email ask@uky.edu or call 859-257-7361.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/understanding-and-coping-with-sensory-processing-challenges-10/
CATEGORIES:ASK,calendar,College Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230719T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230719T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T052640
CREATED:20220429T213311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221201T164952Z
UID:10002039-1689764400-1689768000@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Centers & Labs Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Staff Meeting for Centers & Labs Training Resource Center Staff.  The meeting is held the 3rd Wednesday of Each Month at the Training Resource Center. This is an in-person meeting.  However\, a Zoom link will be sent out prior to the training for any staff who cannot attend in-person.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/centers-labs-monthly-meeting-2022-06-15/2023-07-19/
LOCATION:UK CoSW Training Resource Center\, 1648 McGrathiana Parkway\, Suite 400\, Lexington\, KY\, 40511\, United States
CATEGORIES:calendar,College Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230719T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230719T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T052640
CREATED:20230629T183320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T183320Z
UID:10002990-1689786000-1689791400@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Child Development: Ages 0-5
DESCRIPTION:Child Development 0-5 explores the typical milestones\, or skills\, that children develop from birth through age 5. It offers resources that caregivers can utilize to determine if a developmental screening may be warranted. Strategies for successfully advocating on behalf of children to receive needed assessments and services are explored. \nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify typical developmental milestones for children age 0 – 5.\nDetermine when to seek a developmental screening or assessment for children 0 – 5.\n\nASK-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. \nCreate 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. \nREGISTER NOW \nIf you have any questions about this training or how to register\, please email ask@uky.edu or call 859-257-7361.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/child-development-ages-0-5-10/
CATEGORIES:ASK,College Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230720T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230720T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T052640
CREATED:20230523T182016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T222118Z
UID:10002922-1689877800-1689881400@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Caring For Kinship Teens With Judy Russell
DESCRIPTION:Caring for Teens in Kinship is a new KIN VIP Support Group offering caregivers who are caring for teenagers in kinship care. This group will focus on caring for teenage youth placed in relative and fictive kin care and will explore topics related to day-to-day care-taking\, communication\, relationship-building\, discipline approaches\, and support for children who are navigating adolescence after placement in kinship care. This group will also address caregiver concerns such as the importance of managing stress and self-care while gaining confidence in caring for kinship teens. \nFacilitator: Judy Russell \nGroup Meeting Time: From 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/caring-for-kinship-teens-with-judy-russell-4/
CATEGORIES:College Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20230720T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20230720T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T052640
CREATED:20230629T183547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T183547Z
UID:10002991-1689881400-1689886800@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Stress Management For Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:Stress Management for Caregivers will equip foster/adoptive parents with tools to understand what stress and caregiver burnout is\, and how to cope with the unique stressors of being foster/adoptive families. The training will equip foster and adoptive parents with coping skills when stress and burnout do occur. \nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nRecognize the signs of physical\, emotional\, or psychological stress and burnout in themselves and others.\nUtilize coping skills to decrease stress and burnout.\n\nASK-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. \nCreate 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. \nREGISTER NOW \nIf you have any questions about this training or how to register\, please email ask@uky.edu or call 859-257-7361.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/stress-management-for-caregivers-6/
CATEGORIES:ASK,College Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230723T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230723T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T052640
CREATED:20230629T183804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T183804Z
UID:10002992-1690135200-1690140600@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Teaching Growth Mindset To Children
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAfter completing this training\, participants will: \n\nlearn how to differentiate between growth and the fixed mindset.​\nthink about what type of mindset you have.​\nlearn how to teach growth mindset techniques to children of all ages.​\n\nASK-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. \nCreate 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. \nREGISTER NOW \nIf you have any questions about this training or how to register\, please email ask@uky.edu or call 859-257-7361.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/teaching-growth-mindset-to-children-7/
CATEGORIES:ASK,College Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230724T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230724T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T052640
CREATED:20230629T184326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T184326Z
UID:10002993-1690218000-1690223400@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:First Steps: Kentucky’s Early Intervention System
DESCRIPTION:First Steps: Kentucky’s Early Intervention System explores the services provided by this program. Participants learn how to refer children ages zero to three who have developmental delays\, or medical conditions known to cause developmental delays\, for First Steps services. How to work with the program to create an Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) is explored. \nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nArticulate how to refer children ages 0-3 years old who have developmental delays or medical conditions known to cause developmental delays to First Steps for evaluation.\nDiscuss services provided and how to work with the KEIS team to create and follow an Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) for children zero through three years old.\n\nASK-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. \nCreate 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. \nREGISTER NOW \nIf you have any questions about this training or how to register\, please email ask@uky.edu or call 859-257-7361.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/first-steps-kentuckys-early-intervention-system-9/
CATEGORIES:ASK,College Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230724T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230724T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T052640
CREATED:20230623T203555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230623T203555Z
UID:10002964-1690228800-1690232400@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Foster/Adoptive Parents Of Teens Support Group
DESCRIPTION:ASK-VIP Support Group for Foster/Adoptive Parents of Teens is specifically designed for foster/adoptive parents who are caring for teenagers or those considering fostering and/or adopting teenagers. This support group offers an opportunity to share experiences\, questions\, resources\, and concerns in a safe and compassionate environment. The support group is led by a seasoned foster/adoptive parent who has lived experience caring for teens. \nCreate 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. \nREGISTER NOW \nIf you have any questions about this support group or how to register\, please email ask@uky.edu or call 859-257-7361.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/foster-adoptive-parents-of-teens-support-group-5/
CATEGORIES:ASK,ASK Support Groups,College Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230725T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230725T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T052640
CREATED:20230523T182324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230523T182324Z
UID:10002923-1690306200-1690309800@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:KIN VIP Support Group With Merlin Jones-Smalley
DESCRIPTION:This group will focus on the day-to-day issues involving relative and fictive kin care and will be a place where each member can find support\, resources\, ideas\, and a place to belong as a Relative or Fictive Kin provider. This Group meeting will be welcoming guest speakers and discussing kinship group meetings. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/kin-vip-support-group-with-merlin-jones-smalley-30/
CATEGORIES:calendar,College Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230725T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230725T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T052640
CREATED:20230412T125712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T183755Z
UID:10002858-1690309800-1690313400@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Kinship Families Impacted By Substance Use KIN VIP Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This new KIN VIP Support Group will begin as a 12-week pilot Support Group and 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. \nThe group is completely free and available to any caregiver raising a relative or fictive kin child. Once we reach at least 8-10 members\, we will start the group! \nFor all those who attend at least 10 of the 12 sessions and complete a survey review of the group\, a financial incentive is available! \nContact Sheila Rentfrow at sheila.rentfrow@uky.edu for more information or sign up to secure your spot! \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/kinship-families-impacted-by-substance-use-kin-vip-support-group/2023-07-25/
CATEGORIES:College Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230725T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230725T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T052640
CREATED:20230623T203806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230623T203806Z
UID:10002966-1690311600-1690315200@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:ASK-VIP LGBTQ+ Foster/Adoptive Parent Support Group
DESCRIPTION: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. \nCreate 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. \nREGISTER NOW \nIf you have any questions about this support group or how to register\, please email ask@uky.edu or call 859-257-7361.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/ask-vip-lgbtq-foster-adoptive-parent-support-group-29/
CATEGORIES:ASK,ASK Support Groups,calendar,College Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230726T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230726T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T052640
CREATED:20230629T184901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T184901Z
UID:10002994-1690390800-1690396200@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Helping Your Child Make Healthy & Positive Choices: Talking To Teens & Preteens
DESCRIPTION:Helping Your Child Make Healthy & Positive Choices: Talking to Teens & Preteens will teach foster and adoptive parents the importance of open and ongoing dialogue with their preteen or teen about the tough issues they will face throughout their adolescent years\, with the goal being to help their child to begin making healthy choices early in life. \nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nArticulate the importance of initiating dialogue early on with their preteen or teen about tough issues and setting healthy limits.\nIdentify practical ways to approach communication about tough topics\, such as sex\, drug/alcohol and violence and identify common signs that a child may need professional help in dealing with issues.\n\nASK-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. \nCreate 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. \nREGISTER NOW \nIf you have any questions about this training or how to register\, please email ask@uky.edu or call 859-257-7361.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/helping-your-child-make-healthy-positive-choices-talking-to-teens-preteens-9/
CATEGORIES:ASK,calendar,College Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230726T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230726T223000
DTSTAMP:20260405T052640
CREATED:20230629T185243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T185243Z
UID:10002995-1690405200-1690410600@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Ten Things Every Pediatrician Should Know About Children In Care
DESCRIPTION:Ten Things Every Pediatrician Should Know About Children in Care will equip foster and adoptive parents to better understand the unique medical factors children in care face. This training will also offer some tips and ideas to help foster and adoptive families work with health care staff and professionals at addressing these characteristics in order to provide effective and competent medical care for children who are in foster care or have been adopted. \nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nUtilize strategies to present appropriate information to health care providers to help ensure competent medical care for foster and adoptive children.\nArticulate unique challenges that foster and adoptive children face in regards to their medical care.\n\nASK-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. \nCreate 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. \nREGISTER NOW \nIf you have any questions about this training or how to register\, please email ask@uky.edu or call 859-257-7361.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/ten-things-every-pediatrician-should-know-about-children-in-care-8/
CATEGORIES:ASK,ASK Support Groups,College Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230727T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230918T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T052640
CREATED:20230907T134931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230907T134931Z
UID:10003173-1690477200-1695061800@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Learning Your Child Has A Disability
DESCRIPTION:Learning Your Child Has a Disability aims to help foster and adoptive parents understand the unique emotions of discovering or confirming a child in their care has a disability. This training will also offer tips and strategies to help foster and adoptive families cope with these feelings and challenges. \nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify the common feelings and emotions of learning or confirming a child has a disability.\nUtilize constructive tips and strategies to cope with these emotions\n\nASK-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. \nCreate 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. \nREGISTER NOW \nIf you have any questions about this training or how to register\, please email ask@uky.edu or call 859-257-7361.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/learning-your-child-has-a-disability-11/
CATEGORIES:ASK,calendar,College Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230727T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230727T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T052640
CREATED:20230629T190731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T190731Z
UID:10002996-1690486200-1690491600@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Learning Your Child Has A Disability
DESCRIPTION:Learning Your Child Has a Disability aims to help foster and adoptive parents understand the unique emotions of discovering or confirming a child in their care has a disability. This training will also offer tips and strategies to help foster and adoptive families cope with these feelings and challenges. \nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify the common feelings and emotions of learning or confirming a child has a disability.\nUtilize constructive tips and strategies to cope with these emotions\n\nASK-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. \nCreate 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. \nREGISTER NOW \nIf you have any questions about this training or how to register\, please email ask@uky.edu or call 859-257-7361.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/learning-your-child-has-a-disability-10/
CATEGORIES:ASK,calendar,College Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230728T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230728T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T052640
CREATED:20230629T191032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T191032Z
UID:10002997-1690567200-1690572600@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:The Five Love Languages
DESCRIPTION:The 5 Love Languages introduces parents to the different love languages and discusses ways to use this information to strengthen partner/spouse relationships as well as relationships with children and teenagers. Parents will learn to identify their own love language as well as the love language of family members and how knowing these specific love languages can provide multiple opportunities to improve and grow relationships with loved ones. \nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify the 5 Love Languages​\nRecognize your love language and your spouse/partner’s love language​\nUnderstand how the 5 love languages allows for better communication with our partners and children​\nApply the 5 love languages to children and teenagers\n\nASK-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. \nCreate 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. \nREGISTER NOW \nIf you have any questions about this training or how to register\, please email ask@uky.edu or call 859-257-7361.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/the-five-love-languages-7/
CATEGORIES:ASK,calendar,College Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230729T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230729T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T052640
CREATED:20230721T215258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230721T215258Z
UID:10003142-1690621200-1690650000@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Medically Complex Join Hands Together Virtual Training
DESCRIPTION:This training will take place via virtual live Zoom meeting. Participants will be required to have a laptop or tablet with reliable internet connection to participate in the live\, interactive training. Participants will be asked to utilize camera and microphone capabilities\, and will be asked to participate using chat features\, Q&A and polls. \nThis is the initial training that all foster parents must complete before they can be approved as a Medically Complex home. This training is for DCBS and PCP foster parents and workers. \nAll participants must be registered in TRIS. \nPrior to attending this training\, participants must complete a series of web-based trainings. These trainings are: Medically Complex: Orientation\, Medically Complex: Standards of Practice\, Medically Complex: Growth and Development\, and Medically Complex: Nutrition. \nPrerequisite Information:\nMUST be completed no later than the date listed in the description. There are four (4) web-based trainings that serve as prerequisites to the initial medically complex training\, Join Hands Together. These include Medically Complex Orientation (2.25 hours)\, DCBS Standards of Practice for Medically Complex Homes (1 hour)\, Growth and Development (1 hour) and Nutrition (1 hour). These are required for all foster parents before they attend the in-person or virtual Join Hands Together training\, which provides the remaining 6.75 hours of initial Medically Complex training credit. \nSpecial Information:\nUpon completion of prerequisite trainings\, a link to the Zoom registration form will be sent to participants. Please complete the Zoom registration form as soon as possible. Once the Zoom registration form is completed\, participants will automatically receive a URL link to the virtual Zoom meeting. Each participant will be required to use their personal email addresses when registering for the training. If a couple wishes to attend the same training sessions using the same computer\, both participants names will need to be listed on the Zoom registration form in order for each person to receive training credit. \nYour full attention is required during the training. Please do not participate in additional activities\, meetings or work during the designated training times.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/medically-complex-join-hands-together-virtual-training-8/
CATEGORIES:College Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230730T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230730T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T052640
CREATED:20230629T191246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T191246Z
UID:10002998-1690740000-1690745400@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:What To Ask When Called About A Placement
DESCRIPTION:What to Ask When Called About a Placement will help foster and adoptive parents gather information before accepting a placement of a new child. During the training\, participants will discuss questions to ask when receiving a call from a caseworker to help determine if the placement is a good fit for their family. Asking appropriate questions and being prepared may help prevent a future removal or a foster parent feeling overwhelmed by taking a placement that they are not equipped to parent. \nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to: \nAsk constructive questions in order to prepare for a new placement and identify if it will be an appropriate fit for their level of parenting skills.\nDiscuss how asking questions and assessing the information given may be able to prevent future removals. \nASK-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. \nCreate 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. \nREGISTER NOW \nIf you have any questions about this training or how to register\, please email ask@uky.edu or call 859-257-7361.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/what-to-ask-when-called-about-a-placement-4/
CATEGORIES:ASK,College Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230731T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230731T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T052640
CREATED:20230629T191426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T191426Z
UID:10002999-1690826400-1690831800@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Recognizing Signs Of Adoption Disruption And Dissolution
DESCRIPTION:Recognizing the Signs of Adoption Disruption & Dissolution will teach foster/adoptive parents about adoption disruption and dissolution by equipping them with information regarding factors that contribute to disruption/dissolution\, statistics on disruption/dissolution rates\, and warning signs of a disruption or dissolution. The training also discusses ways to prevent a disruption/dissolution from occurring. \nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nDefine and compare the terms disruption and dissolution\, as well as identify factors and variables that have been shown to contribute to adoption disruption or dissolution.\nArticulate warning signs that indicate a disruption/dissolution as well as identify ways that they can be both proactive and reactive in order to prevent them from occurring.\n\nASK-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. \nCreate 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. \nREGISTER NOW \nIf you have any questions about this training or how to register\, please email ask@uky.edu or call 859-257-7361.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/recognizing-signs-of-adoption-disruption-and-dissolution-8/
CATEGORIES:ASK,College Events
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