University of Kentucky College of Social Work

Northern Bluegrass Citizen Review Panel
2024-09-04 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
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
2024-09-05 09:00 - 10:00

Northeastern Citizen Review Panel
2024-09-10 11:00 - 12:00

Self-Care Mindset
2024-09-11 12:00 - 13:00
Meghan Wolf – September 11 – 12:00 PM
Students will learn about the role of self-care and mindfulness and each component of self-care. Goals related to personal care needs will be set and students will learn how to check in with themselves effectively. Students will also cover an overview of the tools and resources available to students as UK community members, covering all aspects of the wellness wheel.
Register with the link here.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

KIN-VIP Support Group Dealing with Loss
2024-09-11 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-09-18 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-09-25 12:00 - 13:00
Losing a relationship, a person, a role/way of life, or even losing the idea of being a grandma/uncle/aunt/sibling can be difficult and hard to navigate on your own. The emotions you feel are so specific to what you are going through and can make you feel all alone at the same time. If you are working through the loss of something or someone important to you, we hope to offer a safe place for caregivers where you can find support for the journey and a community of kinship caregivers who understand.
This new KIN VIP Support Group will start meeting on Wednesdays 12:00 PM-1:00 PM EST beginning September 11, 2024.
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 here to secure your spot!
About the Facilitator:
Julie Johnson is a licensed, practicing therapist who has a passion for helping others. As a mental health professional, Julie has worked in a therapeutic setting with persons and families for over 15 years, including successful facilitation of individual and group experiences, including Support Group meetings.
Having been a kinship caregiver herself, Julie is very familiar with the unique dynamic that comes from kinship care and changes that often result from the loss of family, friends, relationships, and changes in life circumstances that can leave caregivers and children living with grief.
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DSW Info Session
2024-09-11 18:30 - 19:30
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.

KIN-VIP Support Group Fictive Kin 101
2024-09-12 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-09-19 11:00 - 12:00
Caring for a child that you are not related to is challenging–but when you are taking care of a child that you love, be it a neighbor, a friend’s child, or your child’s friend, suddenly it all makes sense, even if it is still difficult to navigate. How do you raise someone else’s child? Are there any supports out there for those fictive kin caregivers? What about visits?
In this group, we will explore the challenges of being a fictive kin caregiver and identify resources that are out there while we support each other in our own fictive kin journeys.
Facilitated by Heather Hall, a fictive kin caregiver and an advocate for fictive kin caregivers with Kentucky legislature, this group will provide a supportive, safe space where fictive kin caregivers can come to get answers, find relationships, and hopefully continued support for their journey.
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KIN-VIP Support Group Building Family Connections
2024-09-12 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-09-19 17:00 - 18:00
Oftentimes, one of the most difficult issues related to kinship care is navigating relationships with family members or close friends. Whether it is caring for your children’s children, a family member’s child, or the child of a close family friend, being able to care for and raise your kinship child while maintaining a good relationship with the important adults in their life (and yours) can be essential in creating a happy home.
This new KIN VIP Support Group will discuss the challenges that come with raising the children of the people we love and how we can navigate these unique challenges to create positive relationships and supportive parenting.
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 here to secure your spot!
About the Facilitator:
Martha Watkins is a kinship caregiver and has had a lot of experience creating healthy family relationships. Martha is a supportive person who is eager to listen to you about your situation and experiences in order to help you navigate this very important journey. With a degree in Administration and experience as a teacher, Martha has found that many people are looking for a safe place where they can talk about their kinship experience with its successes and challenges in order to find hope and solutions to challenging situations.
Her goal, and the goal of this group, will be to listen with an open mind and a kind heart, creating an atmosphere where participants can receive meaningful feedback that will hopefully make the journey easier to navigate. Martha has said that although the kinship journey can be difficult, it can be a wonderful adventure and looks forward to sharing this journey with you!
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Jefferson Citizen Review Panel
2024-09-13 10:00 - 11:00

KIN-VIP Support Group Grandparent's Connection
2024-09-16 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-09-23 12:00 - 13:00
Raising your grandchildren and parenting again later in life can be especially challenging in today’s culture. Navigating this change in roles–moving from grandparents to being parents again–can be both confusing and difficult as you move through these family changes.
This group is designed to support and empower grandparents on this journey to find the resources, community, and connection to be successful caregivers for the children in their lives.
Facilitated by Rachael Cartmell, a Kinship grandmother raising her young grandchildren, this group will connect families to essential resources in a caring, virtual environment. Join us!
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KIN-VIP Support Group Tweens & Teens
2024-09-16 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-09-23 19:00 - 20:00
Raising children when they are small can be fun–from reading story books to learning ABC’s and counting with cute rhymes, the possibilities to create wonderful bonds and fun times together are seemingly endless. But as they grow and are approach their teen years, you may notice changes in their moods and behaviors. Their emotional reactions and opinions become more pronounced, they may have lost interest in their toys or hobbies and instead become more interested in their appearances and peer group.
You may be thinking that your young child is already turning into a teenager and may be asking yourself “What do I do now?” Whether you have a tween (8-12 years old) or a teen (age 12- 19), this is the group for you! Throughout this weekly pilot, we will be discussing a variety of topics that can help you in your care of your tween or teen!
Take a look!
Week 1: How to relate and really talk to your tween/teen
Week 2: How to empathetically listen to your tween/teen
Week 3: Parenting Tips of raising tweens/teens
Week 4: Dealing with grief or sadness that can come with parenting tweens/teens
Week 5: How to discipline effectively
Week 6: Teaching Life Skills that are important as your tween/teen grows up!
Week 7: Teaching your tween/teen how to manage their emotions and reactions in a healthy way
Week 8: Understanding Anxiety and how it can affect your tween/teen
Week 9: Setting Healthy Boundaries
Week 10: Teaching Tweens/Teens how to problem solve
Week 11: Tween/Teen Health
Week 12: Self care for you
Of course, this group will be an opportunity for you to share your questions and get support and resources to aid in your care of tweens/teens. A financial incentive is also available for those who attend! Join today!
Facilitated by Judy Russell, Mental Health Specialist for Fayette County Public Schools, was raised by her great-grandmother from infancy. In her 20’s, Judy began caring for her sister’s three children that she later adopted. Throughout her career, Judy has supported kinship families through the Cabinet for Health and Family Services and the public school system.
As a result, Judy has worked with countless youth and their families, helping them navigate the challenges of raising children of all ages while supporting caregivers in their journey. Come with questions, come with suggestions, come for a community who can support and encourage YOU!
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Salt River Trail Citizen Review Panel
2024-09-17 10:00 - 11:00

KIN-VIP Support Group Kinship Families Impacted By Substance Use
2024-09-17 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-09-24 11:00 - 12:00
This new KIN-VIP Support Group will provide a community of support for kinship caregivers who have been impacted by a family member’s substance use. This group will offer a safe space where kinship caregivers can find support, understanding, resources, and hope.
The group is completely free and available to any caregiver raising a relative or 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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Careers in Cybersecurity: A Chat with UK Alumni
2024-09-17 12:00 - 13:00
Co-Sponsored by UK Information Technology Services, UK Alumni Career Services and UK Graduate School
Please join us for an insightful panel discussion on the dynamic field of cybersecurity. Our distinguished alumni panel will share their experiences, discuss emerging trends and provide guidance for those interested in a cybersecurity career.
This is an online session that requires pre-registration. This opportunity is open to students (all majors welcome), faculty, staff, and community members.
Registration Link: https://qrco.de/bfDfU2

Centers & Labs Monthly Meeting
2024-09-18 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.

MSW Info Session
2024-09-18 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.

Two Rivers Citizen Review Panel
2024-09-20 11:00 - 12:00

BASW Info Session
2024-09-23 11:00 - 12:00
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.

Blueprint Banter Sessions: Staff
2024-09-23 12:00 - 13:00
Blueprint Banter Sessions are open forums where students, staff, and faculty can discuss key educational issues share updates, and collaboratively develop solution to enhance academic programming and student services.
These sessions will be hosted by Dr. Matt Moore, Associate Dean of Academic and Student Affairs, Kayla Powell, Director of Student Experience and Engagement, and members of the Dean’s Student Advisory Council.
Join the discussion by clicking the link below next to ‘Website’.

Undergraduate Criminal Justice Info Session
2024-09-23 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
2024-09-23 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.

Kinship Live Virtual Webinar Training – Financial Series: Finding Resources To Support Kinship Families
2024-09-24 12:00 - 13:30
As Kinship caregivers, the most primary concern we have is being able to care for our families. Money becomes central to that concern. In this webinar, we will explore the resources available to kinship families including recent changes to kinship financial supports including Kentucky Transitional Assistance Program (KTAP), Relative and Fictive Kin Placement Support Benefit (RFKPSB), and the new Subsidized Permanent Custody (SPC) option for those providing kinship foster care.
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About the Trainer:
Maurice Lee II is the Service Array Specialist within the Out of Home Care Branch of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services. He has been employed with the Cabinet for Health and Family Services for 10 years, and have been working with Kinship families for 4 years. Maurice graduated from Western Carolina University in 2011 with a Bachelors in Criminal Justice and a Minor in Clinical Forensics. Maurice enjoys working with Relative and Fictive Kin caregivers throughout the state, educating families on resources available to them and providing guidance as needed.
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
2024-09-25 11:00 - 12:00
