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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-10/
CATEGORIES:ASK,ASK Support Groups,College Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231126T210000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T152525Z
UID:10003240-1701027000-1701032400@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Myths & Realities Of Foster Care & Adoption
DESCRIPTION:Myths & Realities of Foster Care & Adoption enables parents to identify myths and realities related to foster care and adoption. \nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify myths that surround foster care and adoption and articulate accurate realities.\nInterpret statistics to distinguish between foster care and adoption myths and facts.\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/myths-realities-of-foster-care-adoption-8/
CATEGORIES:ASK,College Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231127T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231127T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T012413
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T152621Z
UID:10003241-1701108000-1701113400@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Developmental Stages & Children’s Responses To Grief
DESCRIPTION:Developmental Stages & Children’s Responses to Grief defines grief and explores how children process and express grief at different developmental stages. It offers insight into the unique experiences of grief and loss that children who have been separated from their biological family may experience. It also provides strategies to help children cope with emotional reactions to grief. \nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify stages of grief and how it is expressed in children.\nExplain strategies that can be used to help children cope with emotional reactions to grief.\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/developmental-stages-childrens-responses-to-grief-9/
CATEGORIES:ASK,College Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20231127T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20231127T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T012413
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UID:10003242-1701108000-1701113400@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-7/
CATEGORIES:ASK,College Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20231127T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20231127T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T012413
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T152750Z
UID:10003243-1701113400-1701118800@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Helping Your Child Succeed In School
DESCRIPTION:Helping Your Child to Succeed in School will increase the ability of foster/adoptive parents to understand educational challenges faced by foster/adopted children. It will give resource parents the tools for creating a positive educational experience for their foster/adopted child\, and equip them with the necessary tools to help support their children in the educational setting. \nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nDiscuss how to partner with the school to address and overcome obstacles that exist for foster/adopted children.\nUtilize tips and tools to support their foster/adopted child‘s education.\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-succeed-in-school-11/
CATEGORIES:ASK,College Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231128T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231128T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T012413
CREATED:20230412T125712Z
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UID:10002876-1701196200-1701199800@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/2023-11-28/
CATEGORIES:College Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T012413
CREATED:20230712T215602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T143428Z
UID:10003057-1701259200-1701262800@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:DSW Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Turn Your Goals into Reality\nExplore our Doctorate of Social Work (DSW) program during an online info session. Registration link is at the end of the event listing\, under ‘Website’. \nThe UK Difference\nOur Doctorate of Social Work (DSW) program was developed with practitioners in mind. This high-quality\, rigorous program prepares practitioners to navigate the complexities of a contemporary practice landscape by providing education and experiences congruent with advanced practice proficiency among specialized populations. \n\n\n\nAnywhere\, Anytime\nCourses are taught online through asynchronous models with the exception of residency week during the summer\, which is taught synchronously. An asynchronous option is available for those who cannot be in attendance. \n\n\n\n\n\nMultiple Concentration Options\nChoose from one of four concentrations: Administrative Leadership\, Clinical Social Work\, Social Work Education\, or Military Behavioral Health. \n\n\n\n\n\nUnique Centers and Labs\nLeverage our unique centers and labs\, including the Training Resource Center\, Interdisciplinary Research Center on Children and Families\, Kentucky Kinship Resource Center\, Self-Care Lab\, Suicide Prevention and Exposure Lab\, and Military Behavior Health Lab to enhance your learning and research. \n\n\n\n\n\nEfficient\nUsing an innovative Core Plus Model\, our DSW program affords you an efficient and affordable way to earn your degree. From start to finish\, you can complete the DSW degree in two to three years\, depending on full-time or part-time status.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/dsw-info-session-32/
CATEGORIES:College Events,Info Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20231203T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20231203T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T012413
CREATED:20231129T175026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T175026Z
UID:10003262-1701626400-1701631800@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Healing After A Foster Child Leaves Your Home
DESCRIPTION:Healing After a Foster Child Leaves Your Home will equip foster parents understand\, cope with and heal from the unique pain of a foster child leaving their home. It offers strategies and ideas to help parents work through the emotions associated with this type of loss and encourage healing. This training also provides ideas of where to find resources to aid in healing. \nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nDiscuss the grieving process and common obstacles to healing associated with a foster child leaving the home\nUtilize strategies to help aid in their grieving process\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/healing-after-a-foster-child-leaves-your-home-10/
CATEGORIES:ASK,College Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20231204T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20231204T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T012413
CREATED:20231129T175114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T175114Z
UID:10003263-1701712800-1701718200@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Drugs: Things You Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:Drugs: Things You Need to Know is designed to inform parents of the many different classifications of illicit drugs\, as well as the current trends related to adolescent drug abuse. Detailed descriptions of commonly abused drugs are provided\, including the appearance of these drugs and the effects they produce in users. The importance of identifying drug abuse and seeking early assessment and treatment is explored. \nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify trends\, types\, usage\, and the effects of common illegal drugs.\nDiscuss recovery options to pursue if a child or youth is abusing drugs.\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/drugs-things-you-need-to-know-9/
CATEGORIES:ASK,College Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231204T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231204T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T012413
CREATED:20231129T175344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T175344Z
UID:10003264-1701712800-1701718200@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-13/
CATEGORIES:ASK,College Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231205T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231205T133000
DTSTAMP:20260405T012413
CREATED:20230913T191937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230913T191937Z
UID:10003180-1701777600-1701783000@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Kinship Live Virtual Webinar Training-“ Advocacy-Making My (Kinship) Voice Heard!”
DESCRIPTION:As Kinship caregivers\, your opinions are important and necessary in order to understand how we as a state can better serve our kinship families.  By sharing your thoughts and views effectively\, you can help others understand the unique challenges in caring for relative and non-relative children\, including ways we can create more effective services to support kinship families.  In this webinar\, we will talk with Shannon Moody of Kentucky Youth Advocates to explore the importance of advocacy in creating change\, how kinship caregivers can advocate\, current advocacy efforts in Kentucky\, and how you can participate! Come\, listen\, and learn how to Make Your Voice Heard for Kinship Care in Kentucky! \nREGISTER NOW \nAbout the Trainer: \nShannon Moody\, PhD\, MSSW\, CSW\, Chief Policy and Strategy Officer at Kentucky Youth Advocates\, has over a decade of experience within the child policy sphere\, working closely with advocates\, lawmakers\, individuals with lived experience\, government agency administrators and professionals who serve kids and families directly. Dr. Moody has been instrumental in engaging kinship caregivers\, youth in the foster care system\, parents and professionals in identifying policy and state-level program solutions to address barriers to equitable access to critical supports. Prior to systems change experience\, Shannon worked directly with youth in the education\, juvenile justice and child welfare systems and worked with adults with traumatic brain injury and severe autism. \nPlease note: Although this LIVE webinar is designed to be an informative\, educational\, and helpful resource for kinship families caring for relative or fictive kin children\, anyone is welcome to attend including foster parents\, professionals\, students\, or community members. \nIt is our hope that by participating in this LIVE webinar\, attendees will receive educational and helpful information. However\, it is important to note that this webinar is not approved for foster parent training credit or CEU’s as attendance is not monitored during the webinar event. \n 
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/kinship-live-virtual-webinar-training-advocacy-making-my-kinship-voice-heard/
CATEGORIES:College Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sheila Rentfrow":MAILTO:sheila.rentfrow@uky.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231205T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231205T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T012413
CREATED:20230412T125712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T183755Z
UID:10002877-1701801000-1701804600@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/2023-12-05/
CATEGORIES:College Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T012413
CREATED:20231006T205257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T163722Z
UID:10003201-1701874800-1701878400@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Criminal Justice Program Info Session 12-6
DESCRIPTION:Turn your Passion into Purpose\nPlease join us on December 6th as we discuss the upcoming Criminal Justice BA\, BS\, and MS degree programs. This info session will be held virtually over Zoom. \nPlease register below and indicate whether you will be attending. \nThis event has passed. Please be on the look out for future info sessions!
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/criminal-justice-program-info-session-12-6/
CATEGORIES:College Events,Info Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T012413
CREATED:20231129T175430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T175430Z
UID:10003265-1701885600-1701891000@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Building Positive Relationships With Caseworkers & Community Partners
DESCRIPTION:Building Positive Relationships with Case Workers & Community Partners provides foster parents the information and tools needed to establish a positive working relationship with their caseworker and child’s caseworker\, with the goal of providing the best possible continuum of care for the child. \nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nWork in partnership with social service workers and community partners to ensure the needs of the child(ren) in their home are being met and align with permanency goal(s).\nUtilize strategies to foster mutual respect\, communicate effectively\, and maintain appropriate boundaries.\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/building-positive-relationships-with-caseworkers-community-partners-10/
CATEGORIES:ASK,College Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T012413
CREATED:20231129T175741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T175741Z
UID:10003266-1701885600-1701891000@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:A Guide To Coping With Allegations
DESCRIPTION:A Guide to Coping with Allegations explores the prevalence of false allegations of abuse and neglect amongst foster homes and reasons such allegations may arise. Strategies for preventing false allegations are shared and tools for successful documentation are provided. Strategies for navigating false allegations and related investigations are also explored. \nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nUtilize strategies for preventing false child abuse and neglect allegations.\nIdentify appropriate strategies to navigate false child abuse and neglect allegations and related investigations.\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/a-guide-to-coping-with-allegations-14/
CATEGORIES:ASK,College Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T012413
CREATED:20230721T220413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230721T220413Z
UID:10003148-1701939600-1701968400@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-14/
CATEGORIES:College Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T012413
CREATED:20231101T180149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T180149Z
UID:10003248-1701943200-1701950400@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Foster Parent Safe Zone Training
DESCRIPTION:Foster Parent Safe Zone Training \nDecember 7\, 2023\n \n10:00 AM-12:00 PM EST \nVia Zoom \nRegistration Deadline: 12/5/23 at 11:59 PM \nCarla Jordan\, MS \n2 credit hours \nBecoming a foster and/or adoptive parent can present its own unique challenges\, especially when the children involved have a complex history of trauma. LGBTQ+ youth enter the foster care system for many of the same reasons as non-LGBTQ+ youth in care\, such as abuse\, neglect\, and parental substance abuse. Many LGBTQ+ youth have the added layer of trauma that comes with being rejected or mistreated because of their sexual orientation\, gender identity or gender expression. According to the Human Rights Campaign Foundation\, 2022: \n\nApproximately 1 out of every 3 youth in foster care is LGBTQ+\nLGBTQ+ youth report higher rates of mistreatment while in care\nLGBTQ+ youth report more frequent placement disruptions and are less likely to be placed in family settings.\n\nLGBTQ+ youth in out-of-home care face additional challenges such as discrimination\, stigma and bullying. LGBTQ+ children/youth feel unsafe and face rejection from their families\, schools and community. The Foster Parent Training Program\, housed at the UK College of Social Work Training Resource Center\, is offering training that would equip foster parents to support LGBTQ+ youth in foster care. \nThis training will help foster parents create safe environments for their foster youth to feel safe and affirmed. This workshop is designed to provide an introduction LGBTQ+ and allyship Training. Parents will learn: \n\nAbout foundational LGBTQ+ vocabulary.\nParticipants will develop a clearer understanding of the importance of language in relation to creating affirming environments LGBTQ+ individuals.\nParticipants will learn to understand the difference between gender and sexuality.\nParticipants will be able to describe the difference between biological sex\, gender identity\, gender expression\, and attraction.\nParticipants will know at least one reason it is helpful and important to recognize these different components within gender.\nParticipants will learn what it means to “come out” and the privileges or lack of privileges associated with coming out.\nParticipants will be able to separate myth from fact\, and accurate information from hearsay\, regarding popular misconceptions about LGBTQ+ people.\n\nThis training is approved for 2 credit hours for ongoing\, elective training credit for Kentucky foster parents. Though the training is delivered virtually\, it fulfills the face-to-face\, group-setting requirement. A reliable internet connection and computer/ smartphone with webcam are required. \nRegister Now \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Carla Jordan\, TRC Training Specialist\, at Carla.Jordan@uky.edu or 1-833-859-3278 (1-833-UKY-FAST). \nReference: Human Rights Commission Foundation\, 2022. Change Makers Report 2021. Retrieved from https://reports.hrc.org/2021-change-makers-report
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/foster-parent-safe-zone-training-2/
CATEGORIES:College Events,Foster Parent Training Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T012413
CREATED:20231129T180029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T180029Z
UID:10003267-1701945000-1701950400@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Financial Planning For Children With Special Needs
DESCRIPTION:Financial Planning for Children with Special Needs helps families caring for children with special needs proactively plan for their child’s future without jeopardizing entitlement benefits. It provides practical tools to make decisions that fit a family’s specific needs and goals. \nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nUnderstand the importance of utilizing a person-centered financial planning process to best ensure that a child with special needs is well cared for long-term\nIdentify and apply financial planning goals and related resources for their family\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/financial-planning-for-children-with-special-needs-4/
CATEGORIES:ASK,College Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T012413
CREATED:20231129T180215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T180215Z
UID:10003268-1701972000-1701977400@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-15/
CATEGORIES:ASK,College Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20231207T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20231207T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T012413
CREATED:20231129T180349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T180349Z
UID:10003269-1701977400-1701982800@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES)
DESCRIPTION:Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) come in many forms\, from physical and mental abuse to neglect and household dysfunction. This training examines data from the ACE study\, how early adversity as a child can impact adult physical\, social and emotional health as well as what foster and adoptive parents can do to address trauma and create safe environments and relationships with children in out of home care. Participants will also learn strategies to help manage behaviors related to these experiences. \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/adverse-childhood-experiences-aces-17/
CATEGORIES:ASK,calendar,College Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T012413
CREATED:20231129T183303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T183303Z
UID:10003273-1701982800-1701986400@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:ASK-VIP Support Group with Sheila
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-sheila-19/
CATEGORIES:ASK,ASK Support Groups,calendar,College Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231208T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231208T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T012413
CREATED:20231129T182334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T182334Z
UID:10003272-1702058400-1702063800@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Healthy Boundaries: Strategies For Answering Tough Questions
DESCRIPTION:Healthy Boundaries: Strategies for Answering Tough Questions helps foster and adoptive parents understand the importance of setting boundaries in their lives. It explains the different types of boundaries (Physical and Emotional) and offers strategies and ideas to help parents work with children to build their own boundaries\, especially when it comes to intrusive questions asked by classmates and strangers. This training also provides samples of questions foster and or adoptive children may be faced with. \nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nDiscuss how to set healthy boundaries to protect their wellbeing and that of their children.\nUtilize strategies to help children in their home establish their own boundaries when asked intrusive questions by peers and strangers.\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-strategies-for-answering-tough-questions-11/
CATEGORIES:ASK,College Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231208T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231208T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T012413
CREATED:20231129T182107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T182107Z
UID:10003271-1702063800-1702069200@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Twenty Things Adopted Kids Wish Their Adoptive Parents Knew
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nArticulate 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\nDescribe how to act responsively rather than react to the emotions and fears of children who are adopted.\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/twenty-things-adopted-kids-wish-their-adoptive-parents-knew-9/
CATEGORIES:ASK,College Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T012413
CREATED:20231129T181756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T181756Z
UID:10003270-1702117800-1702123200@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Blended Families: Parenting Children When They Don’t Get Along
DESCRIPTION:Blended Families: Parenting Children When They Don’t Get Along assists caregivers with identifying issues that children may experience that are unique to blended families. It offers strategies to create a peaceful environment for children within a blended family who are experiencing difficulty getting along with one another. It also offers tools to empower children to independently resolve conflict and problem solve. \nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nUtilize strategies to create a peaceful environment for multiple children within the same household experiencing difficulty getting along.\nDiscuss with children ways they can independently problem solve or resolve conflict.\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/blended-families-parenting-children-when-they-dont-get-along-13/
CATEGORIES:ASK,College Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T223000
DTSTAMP:20260405T012413
CREATED:20231206T190627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231206T190627Z
UID:10003278-1702155600-1702161000@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-11/
CATEGORIES:ASK,College Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231210T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231210T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T012413
CREATED:20231206T190403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231206T190403Z
UID:10003276-1702231200-1702236600@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Fostering & Adopting At-Risk Children
DESCRIPTION:Fostering & Adopting At-Risk Children explores categories of at-risk behaviors among children and adolescents that may lead to negative consequences\, like poor health\, injury or death. It assists foster/adoptive parents with identifying as-risk behaviors and offers strategies to help address them. \nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify types of “at-risk” behaviors in youth.\nDiscuss strategies to problem solve “at–risk” behaviors to stabilize a child’s placement.\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/fostering-adopting-at-risk-children-9/
CATEGORIES:ASK,College Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231210T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231210T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T012413
CREATED:20231206T190535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231206T190535Z
UID:10003277-1702236600-1702242000@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:A Child’s Education: Rights & Responsibilities
DESCRIPTION:A Child’s Education: Rights & Responsibilities will inform parents of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The training informs foster and adoptive parents of the processes used to determine eligibility requirements for children with disabilities. In addition\, this training will equip participants to ensure children ages three to twenty-one have access to the tools and services necessary to help them succeed in the least restrictive educational environment. \nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nRecognize the 13 types of disabilities covered under IDEA\nUtilize knowledge of tools and services to understand their rights and participate in ARC meetings\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/a-childs-education-rights-responsibilities-13/
CATEGORIES:ASK,College Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231211T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231211T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T012413
CREATED:20231206T190219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231206T190219Z
UID:10003275-1702317600-1702323000@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Helping Foster & Adoptive Children Cope With Holiday Stress
DESCRIPTION:Helping Foster & Adopted Children Cope with Holiday Stress is designed to assist foster and adoptive parents in learning and understanding how stressful holidays can be for foster/adopted children. It also describes in detail practical ideas for lowering the stress and confusion levels for those children. \nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nRecognize why holidays may trigger stress and confusion for foster/adopted children and why each child may react differently.\nIdentify and utilize practical ways through which stress and confusion during the holiday season can be reduced for foster/adopted children.\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-foster-adoptive-children-cope-with-holiday-stress-5/
CATEGORIES:ASK,College Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T012413
CREATED:20231026T150712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T151106Z
UID:10003246-1702389600-1702393200@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:MSW Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Explore our Master of Social Work (MSW) program during an online info session. Registration link is below\, under ‘Website’ \nThe UK Difference\nOur MSW program is an Advanced Generalist program that prepares students for social work practice across the micro-macro continuum with diverse populations. \nGraduates of our program have the highest clinical licensing pass rates in Kentucky and routinely score above the national average\, making our students uniquely poised to enter a competitive job market and make the most of forecasted growth within the social work profession. \nFlexible Program Options\nChoose from our regular (two year) or advanced (one year) standing options in a hybrid or fully online format. \nExceptional Career Support\nEnsure a successful transition into advanced social work practice through our available career counseling\, mentoring\, and post-graduation support. \nUnique Centers and Labs\nLeverage our unique centers and labs\, including the Training Resource Center\, Interdisciplinary Research Center on Children and Families\, Kentucky Kinship Resource Center\, Self-Care Lab\, Suicide Prevention and Exposure Lab\, and Military Behavior Health Lab to enhance your learning and research. \nMultiple Certificate Options\nEarn specialized certifications in Clinical Social Work\, Child Welfare\, Military Behavioral Health\, Rural Population Wellbeing\, Integrative Behavioral Health\, or Substance Use Disorder.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/msw-info-session-21/
CATEGORIES:College Events,Info Session
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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-35/
CATEGORIES:ASK,ASK Support Groups,calendar,College Events
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