Kinship Families Impacted By Substance Use KIN-VIP Support Group
2024-07-02 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-08-06 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
This KIN-VIP Support Group provides a community of support for kinship caregivers who have been impacted by a family member’s substance use. This group will offer a safe space where kinship caregivers can find support, understanding, resources, and hope.
The group is completely free and available to any caregiver raising a relative or fictive kin child.
Contact Sheila Rentfrow at sheila.rentfrow@uky.edu for more information or sign up to secure your spot!
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Northern Bluegrass Citizen Review Panel
2024-07-03 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-08-07 11:00 - 12:00
Citizen Review Panels (CRPs) are groups of caring volunteers that work to improve the well-being of children, families, and communities across Kentucky. To learn more about CRPs or join a regional panel, please visit the CRP website or contact Tara Pulaski at Tara.Pulaski@uky.edu.

Cumberland Region Citizen Review Panel
2024-07-04 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-08-01 09:00 - 10:00

Northeastern Citizen Review Panel
2024-07-09 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-08-13 11:00 - 12:00

KIN-VIP Support Group With Merlin Jones-Smalley
2024-07-09 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-08-13 18:30 - 19:30
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.
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MSW Info Session
2024-07-10 13:00 - 14:00
Explore our Master of Social Work (MSW) program during an online info session. Registration link is below, under ‘Website’
The UK Difference
Our MSW program is an Advanced Generalist program that prepares students for social work practice across the micro-macro continuum with diverse populations.
Graduates of our program have the highest clinical licensing pass rates 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.
Flexible Program Options
Choose from our regular (two year) or advanced (one year) standing options in a hybrid or fully online format.
Exceptional Career Support
Ensure a successful transition into advanced social work practice through our available career counseling, mentoring, and post-graduation support.
Unique Centers and Labs
Leverage 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.
Multiple Certificate Options
Earn specialized certifications in Clinical Social Work, Child Welfare, Military Behavioral Health, Integrative Behavioral Health, or Substance Use Disorder.

KIN-VIP Support Group With Mary Jo Dendy
2024-07-11 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-08-08 19:00 - 20:00
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 .
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If you have any questions about this event, please email sheila.rentfrow@uky.edu or KINmaryjodendy@gmail.com or call 859-257-4785.

Jefferson Citizen Review Panel
2024-07-12 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-08-09 10:00 - 11:00

BASW Info Session
2024-07-15 12:00 - 13:00
Are You Wildly Passionate About Social Work?
Explore the Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (BASW) program during an online info session.
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The UK Difference
Graduates from our program are uniquely poised to enter a competitive job market and make the most of forecasted growth within the social work profession.
Our recent graduates are working in hospitals, community-based non-profits, K-12 schools, universities, residential treatment programs, the criminal justice system, and more.

Anywhere, Anytime
Whether you choose on-campus or online, you’ll receive the same high-quality support and service from our renowned faculty and staff.

Real-World Experience
With access to more than 1,000 field placement opportunities, you’ll gain on-the-job experience before you graduate.

Global Perspectives
Take advantage of opportunities to study abroad, engage in service learning, and complete the Diversity Certificate.

Strategic Academic Advising
Our advisors are overseen by a licensed social worker, providing you with a forward-looking career perspective throughout your educational journey.

Undergraduate Criminal Justice Info Session
2024-07-15 13:00 - 14:00
Pursue your Passion for the Greater Good
Explore College of Social Work’s newest Criminal Justice program during our online info session!
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The UK Difference
Graduates from our program are uniquely prepared to enter a competitive job market and make the most of forecasted growth within a wide range of career paths, including law enforcement, corrections, victim advocacy, cybercrime, homeland security and more.

Anywhere, Anytime
Whether you choose on-campus or online, you’ll receive the same high-quality support and service from our renowned faculty and staff.

Real-World Experience
With access to thousands of placement opportunities and connections across the Nation, you’ll get pertinent on-the-job experiences before you graduate.

Shaping the Future
This program is the perfect environment to nurture your passion for Criminal Justice and help you achieve your academic and career goals. Join us in shaping a brighter future for the field and making a positive impact on society!

MSCJ Info Session
2024-07-15 14:00 - 15:00
Please join us as we discuss the upcoming Master of Science in Criminal Justice program! This info session will be held virtually over Zoom.
Please register by using the link below under ‘Website’ and select the appropriate date in the drop down menu.

Salt River Trail Citizen Review Panel
2024-07-16 10:00 - 11:00

Centers & Labs Monthly Meeting
2024-07-17 11:00 - 12:00 | UK CoSW Training Resource Center, 1648 McGrathiana Parkway, Suite 400, Lexington, KY, 40511, United States
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.

Two Rivers Citizen Review Panel
2024-07-19 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-08-16 11:00 - 12:00

Project School Readiness! KIN VIP Support Group
2024-07-22 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-08-12 19:00 - 20:00
Project School Readiness! is a new, educational group opportunity for kinship caregivers who have questions about navigating school for the upcoming school year!
This group is only scheduled to meet TWICE–July 22 at 11 am EST and August 12 at 7 pm EST and will provide a space where kinship caregivers can ask questions and gain helpful information for getting your kinship child ready for the upcoming school year!
Facilitated by Merlin Jones Smalley, a retired FRYSC worker, caregivers can find resources and support for preparing their children for the upcoming school year!
Do you think your child might need an IEP? Did your child struggle in school last year? Where can you get help with school supplies or school clothes?
Come and join on us on July 22 and August 12!
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About the Facilitator:
Merlin Jones Smalley is a recently retired FRYSC agent with Jefferson County Public Schools. Merlin is a kinship caregiver and is knowledgeable in resources available to support kinship families in Jefferson County and through JCPC, and currently facilitates an long-running, virtual, kinship support group.

Kinship Live Virtual Webinar Training – Navigating Tough Conversations with Kids
2024-07-23 18:00 - 19:30
Raising children and teens in today’s society can be challenging-raising kinship children to navigate these challenges successfully can be even more challenging. As kinship caregivers we hope to prepare our children for all the difficult choices and situations they may face as they grow up in an ever-changing society and culture; however, navigating these conversations can be difficult when you are raising someone else’s child-even if that child is your grandchild, niece, nephew, cousin, sibling, or a fictive kin child.
In this webinar, we will explore how to best navigate these tough conversations by learning how caregivers can build trusting relationships with the children in their care-through open dialogue and mutual understanding. We will discuss ways to build trust and communicate effectively, so that you can successfully navigate these tough conversations with your kids.
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About the Trainer:
Arion Jett-Seals is a compassionate and dedicated human service professional with over 14 years of experience as a kinship caregiver. After receiving a phone call from social services, Arion began caring for her newborn cousin. Balancing medical care, therapies, family dynamics, grief and educational support has presented both challenges and rewards along the way; however, Arion strives to be a source of optimism and motivation for others. Armed with degrees in Social Work, she founded Holistic Rise: Personal and Professional Development, LLC. Arion’s commitment to helping others stems from her belief in the power of gratitude, mindfulness, and holistic practices. By empowering individuals with the tools and support they need, she assists them on their journey towards personal growth, well-being, and success. Passionate about helping the helpers, she dedicates herself to supporting the caregivers and emotional laborers in their vital role within families and communities.
Please 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.
It 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.

Southern Bluegrass Citizen Review Panel
2024-07-24 11:00 - 12:00

Kinship Live Virtual Webinar Training – Kentucky Youth Advocates: Navigating the Child Welfare System as a Kinship Family
2024-07-24 12:00 - 13:00
Last year, Kentucky Youth Advocates worked in collaboration with child welfare stakeholders (including relative and fictive caregivers) getting feedback on the common issues they faced when first involved in the system. To learn more about what we heard, see the compiled report here: https://kyyouth.org/lessons-learned-from-navigating-the-system/
Throughout 2024, KYA is sharing this information with current and former child welfare-involved persons, as well as professionals who serve them, through informational and discussion sessions. We will also present developed resource cards addressing rights, navigation, and support needs.
If you are a current or former kinship caregiver, run a support or advocacy group, or provide mentorship, then come and join us! We will explore the common themes we heard during the focus groups and provide action steps each of you can take to advocate for yourself and others and both find and share resources. Kinship caregivers and those who support them are not alone!
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Please 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.
It 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.

Eastern Mountain Region Citizen Review Panel
2024-07-26 09:00 - 10:00

The Lakes Citizen Review Panel
2024-08-06 10:00 - 11:00

DSW Info Session
2024-08-17 10:00 - 11:00
Turn Your Goals into Reality
Explore our Doctorate of Social Work (DSW) program during an online info session. Registration link is at the end of the event listing, under ‘Website’.
The UK Difference
Our Doctorate of Social Work (DSW) program was developed with practitioners in mind. This high-quality, rigorous program prepares practitioners to navigate the complexities of a contemporary practice landscape by providing education and experiences congruent with advanced practice proficiency among specialized populations.

Anywhere, Anytime
Courses 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.

Multiple Concentration Options
Choose from one of four concentrations: Administrative Leadership, Clinical Social Work, Social Work Education, or Military Behavioral Health.

Unique Centers and Labs
Leverage 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.

Efficient
Using 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.
