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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. \nClick Here to go to the registration page. \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/
LOCATION:Virtual through LMS
CATEGORIES:ASK
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250812T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250812T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T013936
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SUMMARY:Northeastern Citizen Review Panel
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/northeastern-citizen-review-panel/2025-08-12/
CATEGORIES:College Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250812T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250812T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T013936
CREATED:20250410T191348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T133545Z
UID:10004932-1755000000-1755003600@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:KIN-VIP - The Gathering Spot
DESCRIPTION:The Gathering Spot is a great NEW way to meet other kinship caregivers from the comfort of your own home and has been redesigned to be a spot where you can come for as long as you have time to meet other kinship caregivers\, make a friend or two and gain valuable information to help you in your kinship journey. \nThis is not a support group\, this is a virtual meeting space designed to connect caregivers together and create a kinship community\, so that you can learn about important resources or information essential in your kinship journey. \nThis connection meeting will be offered every week on Tuesday through December 16 and will be hosted by KKRC staff members. Come and get connected! \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/kin-vip-gathering-spot-2/2025-08-12/
CATEGORIES:calendar,College Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250812T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250812T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T013936
CREATED:20250710T132455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T132551Z
UID:10004912-1755021600-1755025200@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY: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. \nClick Here to go to the registration page. \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/lgbtq-foster-adoptive-parent-support-group-3/
LOCATION:Virtual through LMS
CATEGORIES:ASK Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250812T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250812T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T013936
CREATED:20250722T162010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T162734Z
UID:10005332-1755025200-1755028800@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:KIN VIP - Mary Jo Dendy Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This group is an opportunity for kinship caregivers to come together to find support\, community\, and resources in the care of relative and fictive children. This group will focus on the day to day issues involving relative and fictive kin care and will be shaped by the identified needs of group participants. This Group is open to any kinship caregiver and we welcome you to attend! This Support Group will meet monthly on the second Thursday of the month at 7 pm . \nIf you have any questions about this event\, please email sheila.rentfrow@uky.edu or KINmaryjodendy@gmail.com or call 859-257-4785. \nTo Register CLICK HERE
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/kin-vip-mary-jo-dendy-support-group/2025-08-12/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T013936
CREATED:20250626T205701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T205737Z
UID:10004789-1755097200-1755100800@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Practicum Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Launch your social work career through your practicum experience—formerly known as field education. Attend an information session to learn about the process\, opportunities\, and support available as you prepare for hands-on learning in real-world settings. \nThe UK College of Social Work is affiliated with approximately 3\,000 agencies across the United States\, offering flexible placements in schools\, hospitals\, with advocacy groups\, and in many other settings. During your placement\, you will gain valuable experience\, build your professional network\, and have the opportunity to explore specialized paths\, including clinical social work\, child welfare\, and substance use recovery. \nAt the UK College of Social Work\, students drive their practicum journey\, with the ability to select or propose placement sites that align with their goals. Advising and mentorship are built in to help you succeed before and after graduation. \nRegister for an information session to learn how your practicum experience will support your goals and open doors to meaningful\, impact-driven work. \nREGISTER HERE \n\n*Attendees should register for virtual Practicum Info Sessions in advance. All times are EST. Sessions occur on Wednesdays at either noon or 3:00 (they are not offered when the University of Kentucky offices are closed\, and classes are not in session).
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/practicum-info-session-2/2025-08-13/
CATEGORIES:College Events,Info Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T223000
DTSTAMP:20260405T013936
CREATED:20250813T125620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T125620Z
UID:10005398-1755118800-1755124200@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Positive Discipline for Teenagers
DESCRIPTION:Positive Discipline for Teenagers will provide foster/Adoptive Parents with effective tools that will guide them to positive discipline and communication with teenagers that are in their care/home. It discusses the importance of using partnership based approach to discipline. \nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify the three main styles of discipline and the importance of daily positive reinforcement and feedback when disciplining teenagers.\nDescribe how and when to compromise when setting rules and consequences for teens\, the importance of setting logical and appropriate consequences and when to enforce them.\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. \nClick Here to go to the registration page. \nIf you have any questions about this training or how to register\, please email ask@uky.edu or call 859-257-7361.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/positive-discipline-for-teenagers/
LOCATION:Virtual through LMS
CATEGORIES:ASK
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T013936
CREATED:20231220T214833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T214833Z
UID:10003821-1755255600-1755259200@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Two Rivers Citizen Review Panel
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/two-rivers-citizen-review-panel/2025-08-15/
CATEGORIES:College Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T013936
CREATED:20250710T132101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T132207Z
UID:10004911-1755453600-1755457200@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Support Group with Kay
DESCRIPTION:ASK-VIP Support Groups are expressly designed to meet the needs of foster and adoptive parents in an inclusive\, safe\, and compassionate environment. They are led by seasoned facilitators who have lived experiences with fostering and adoption. If you’re seeking an opportunity to share resources\, suggestions\, frustrations and successes with those who share the unique experience of fostering and adoption\, ASK-VIP is for you! \nCreate an account or log-in to register for this support group. A reliable internet connection and a smartphone\, tablet\, or computer with web camera is needed to participate. If there are two adults in the same household that want to participate in this support group\, each person must register separately. \nClick Here to go to the registration page. \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/support-group-with-kay-2/
LOCATION:Virtual through LMS
CATEGORIES:ASK Support Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kay Upton":MAILTO:ASKSaltRiverTrail@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T013936
CREATED:20250813T125939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T125939Z
UID:10005399-1755453600-1755459000@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Perceptions of Adoption: A Child’s Developmental View
DESCRIPTION:Perceptions of Adoption: A Child’s Developmental View will discuss the ways a child’s cognitive development skills and emotions develop\, and how that impact his or her perceptions regarding adoption. This training provides information on how these perceptions change at each major developmental stage\, along with how foster and adoptive parents can help children work through any issues that might arise. \nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify and articulate how children’s perceptions of adoptions change with each major developmental milestone.\nUtilize strategies to identify common triggers or life events that may cause issues with a child’s understanding of adoption and help their child work through them.\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. \nClick Here to go to the registration page. \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/perceptions-of-adoption-a-childs-developmental-view/
LOCATION:Virtual through LMS
CATEGORIES:ASK
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250818T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250818T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T013936
CREATED:20250722T151218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T172415Z
UID:10005224-1755518400-1755522000@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:KIN VIP - Grandparent’s Connection & Crafting Support Group
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce the Grandparent’s Connection group is now taking new members! This group has been designed for grandparents who are raising grandchildren and is focused on helping one another navigate the kinship journey. \nNew this year for the Grandparent’s Connection group-each meeting we will supplement our conversation with a craft that we can work on together! It is not necessary to have any crafting skill-these are just fun projects to do while we spend time together! If you are not interested in the crafting\, please come for the conversation! We would love to get to know you! \nFacilitator Angel Hayes is a grandmother raising her teenage grandson who enjoys creative\, inexpensive\, and fun projects! Angel enjoys painting\, scrapbooking\, drawing\, etc. and loves to share the fun of crafting as a way to connect with others while walking the kinship journey. \nThe Grandparent’s Connection & Crafting support group meets every first and third Monday at 12:00 PM – 1 PM EST via Zoom. \nTo Register CLICK HERE.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/grandparents-connection-crafting-kin-vip-support-group/2025-08-18/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250818T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250818T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T013936
CREATED:20250814T133241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T133241Z
UID:10005400-1755540000-1755545400@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Strategies for Parenting Teens
DESCRIPTION:Strategies for Parenting Teens will provide an overview of adolescent development and common questions and challenges presented by youth who are in foster care or were adopted. This training will equip participants with parenting strategies to address specific issues common to foster and adopted teens. \nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nRecognize and identify behaviors and developmental challenges exhibited by a teen in their home.\nApply constructive parenting strategies to specific teen issues.\n\nASK-VIP trainings are expressly designed to meet the needs of foster and adoptive parents. Skilled trainers who have lived experiences with fostering and adoption provide these trainings in a virtual group setting. There is 1.5 hours of ongoing\, elective foster parent training credit available for Kentucky’s foster parents. \nCreate an account or log-in to register for this training. A reliable internet connection and a smartphone\, tablet\, or computer with web camera is needed to participate. If there are two adults in the same household that want to participate in this training\, each person must register separately. Foster parent training credit is administered based on the duration of the meeting and each attendee’s participation. Training credit is only available if you have not participated in this training within the past twelve months. \nClick Here to go to the registration page. \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/strategies-for-parenting-teens/
LOCATION:Virtual through LMS
CATEGORIES:ASK
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250818T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250818T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T013936
CREATED:20250814T134008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T134008Z
UID:10005401-1755540000-1755545400@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Learning to Communicate: Developing Social Skills
DESCRIPTION:Learning to Communicate: Developing Social Skills will equip parents to understand the process of communicating with children\, teaching children to communicate with adults and peers\, and developing interpersonal social skills. It offers strategies and ideas to help parents and children communicate with each other more effectively and offers strategies to help children in care specifically. \nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nUtilize strategies to assist children in developing effective communication skills and communicate with their children more effectively.\nArticulate types of social skills and assist children in developing these skills.\n\nASK-VIP trainings are expressly designed to meet the needs of foster and adoptive parents. Skilled trainers who have lived experiences with fostering and adoption provide these trainings in a virtual group setting. There is 1.5 hours of ongoing\, elective foster parent training credit available for Kentucky’s foster parents. \nCreate an account or log-in to register for this training. A reliable internet connection and a smartphone\, tablet\, or computer with web camera is needed to participate. If there are two adults in the same household that want to participate in this training\, each person must register separately. Foster parent training credit is administered based on the duration of the meeting and each attendee’s participation. Training credit is only available if you have not participated in this training within the past twelve months. \nClick Here to go to the registration page. \nIf you have any questions about this training or how to register\, please email ask@uky.edu or call 859-257-7361.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/learning-to-communicate-developing-social-skills-11/
LOCATION:Virtual through LMS
CATEGORIES:ASK
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T013936
CREATED:20231220T214748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T214748Z
UID:10003761-1755597600-1755601200@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Salt River Trail Citizen Review Panel
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/salt-river-trail-citizen-review-panel/2025-08-19/
CATEGORIES:College Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T013936
CREATED:20250410T191348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T133545Z
UID:10004933-1755604800-1755608400@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:KIN-VIP - The Gathering Spot
DESCRIPTION:The Gathering Spot is a great NEW way to meet other kinship caregivers from the comfort of your own home and has been redesigned to be a spot where you can come for as long as you have time to meet other kinship caregivers\, make a friend or two and gain valuable information to help you in your kinship journey. \nThis is not a support group\, this is a virtual meeting space designed to connect caregivers together and create a kinship community\, so that you can learn about important resources or information essential in your kinship journey. \nThis connection meeting will be offered every week on Tuesday through December 16 and will be hosted by KKRC staff members. Come and get connected! \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/kin-vip-gathering-spot-2/2025-08-19/
CATEGORIES:calendar,College Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T013936
CREATED:20250605T191158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T191158Z
UID:10004663-1755604800-1755608400@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:DSW Info Session - Now Featuring Sport Social Work
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’. \nLearn more about our newest and first-of-its-kind concentration in Sport Social Work\, designed for those looking to make an impact where social work and sport systems intersect. \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 five concentrations: Administrative Leadership\, Clinical Social Work\, Social Work Education\, Military Behavioral Health\, or the newly launched Sport Social Work—the first concentration of its kind\, designed to prepare social workers for impactful practice in athletic and sports-related settings. \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-featuring-sport-social-work-3/
CATEGORIES:College Events,Info Session
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T013936
CREATED:20250814T134247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T134247Z
UID:10005402-1755626400-1755631800@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Trust Based Relational Intervention – The Basics
DESCRIPTION:This training introduces the foundational principles of Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI®)\, a holistic approach designed to meet the unique needs of children from hard places. Foster and adoptive families will learn practical tools to build trust\, promote healthy attachment\, and address challenging behaviors with compassion and understanding. Discover how to create a nurturing\, safe environment that fosters healing and connection. \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. \nClick Here to go to the registration page. \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/trust-based-relational-intervention-the-basics/
LOCATION:Virtual through LMS
CATEGORIES:ASK
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T013936
CREATED:20250814T135417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T135417Z
UID:10005403-1755631800-1755637200@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Openly Talking with Children About Adoption
DESCRIPTION:Openly Talking with Children About Adoption equips adoptive parents with the skills necessary to talk honestly and positively with children about their adoption experiences. Participants will explore how to begin the conversation with their adopted child at various developmental stages. This training also addresses some of the common fears and misconceptions surrounding openly and honestly discussing adoption with their children. \nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nUnderstand their own feelings regarding a child’s adoption before discussing it with their children.\nDiscuss strategies to honestly and openly share a child’s adoption experience with that child.\n\nASK-VIP trainings are expressly designed to meet the needs of foster and adoptive parents. Skilled trainers who have lived experiences with fostering and adoption provide these trainings in a virtual group setting. There is 1.5 hours of ongoing\, elective foster parent training credit available for Kentucky’s foster parents. \nCreate an account or log-in to register for this training. A reliable internet connection and a smartphone\, tablet\, or computer with web camera is needed to participate. If there are two adults in the same household that want to participate in this training\, each person must register separately. Foster parent training credit is administered based on the duration of the meeting and each attendee’s participation. Training credit is only available if you have not participated in this training within the past twelve months. \nClick Here to go to the registration page. \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/openly-talking-with-children-about-adoption/
CATEGORIES:ASK
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T013936
CREATED:20250814T140007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T140007Z
UID:10005404-1755631800-1755637200@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Preparing Children for Permanency
DESCRIPTION:Preparing Children for Permanency equips foster/adoptive parents with strategies to prepare children for permanency. It offers insight on the thoughts and emotional reactions that a child transitioning to permanency may experience. It also explores ways to help children understand and express their emotions during this time of transition. \nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify what emotions children in transition may be experiencing as explained by the 3-5-7 model.\nUtilize strategies to help children understand their feelings and emotions in their transition to permanency.\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. \nClick Here to go to the registration page. \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/preparing-children-for-permanency-10/
LOCATION:Virtual through LMS
CATEGORIES:ASK
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T223000
DTSTAMP:20260405T013936
CREATED:20250814T141556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T141556Z
UID:10005405-1755637200-1755642600@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Strategies to Remain Positive When Adopting
DESCRIPTION:Strategies to Remain Positive When Adopting describes common behaviors that the child(ren) may exhibit as well as feelings adoptive parents may have during the adoption process\, including grief and post-adoption depression. This training also provides strategies on how to cope with these emotions in a healthy way. \nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nRecognize behaviors and emotions foster youth may exhibit associated with the adoption process.\nDiscuss emotions adoptive parents may experience and strategies to cope positively.\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. \nClick Here to go to the registration page. \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/strategies-to-remain-positive-when-adopting/
LOCATION:Virtual through LMS
CATEGORIES:ASK
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T013936
CREATED:20220429T213311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221201T164952Z
UID:10004689-1755687600-1755691200@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Centers & Labs Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Staff Meeting for Centers & Labs Training Resource Center Staff.  The meeting is held the 3rd Wednesday of Each Month at the Training Resource Center. This is an in-person meeting.  However\, a Zoom link will be sent out prior to the training for any staff who cannot attend in-person.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/centers-labs-monthly-meeting-2022-06-15/2025-08-20/
LOCATION:UK CoSW Training Resource Center\, 1648 McGrathiana Parkway\, Suite 400\, Lexington\, KY\, 40511\, United States
CATEGORIES:calendar,College Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T013936
CREATED:20250722T153059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T154835Z
UID:10005298-1755691200-1755694800@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:KIN VIP - Relatives Raising Kin Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Relatives Raising Kin is a community of kinship caregivers who come together for support\, friendship\, and information. Our goal is to connect families with one another to find resources\, get answers to questions\, and support each other. We are a general kinship community open to anyone providing kinship care in Kentucky. Come see how we can help you on your journey! \nFacilitated 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. \nAs 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! \nRelatives Raising Kin Support Group meets every first and third Wednesday at 12:00 PM-1:00 PM EST via Zoom. \nContact Sheila Rentfrow at sheila.rentfrow@uky.edu for more information\, or CLICK HERE here to secure your spot!
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/kin-vip-relatives-raising-kin/2025-08-20/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T013936
CREATED:20250626T205843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T210040Z
UID:10004825-1755702000-1755705600@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Practicum Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Launch your social work career through your practicum experience—formerly known as field education. Attend an information session to learn about the process\, opportunities\, and support available as you prepare for hands-on learning in real-world settings. \nThe UK College of Social Work is affiliated with approximately 3\,000 agencies across the United States\, offering flexible placements in schools\, hospitals\, with advocacy groups\, and in many other settings. During your placement\, you will gain valuable experience\, build your professional network\, and have the opportunity to explore specialized paths\, including clinical social work\, child welfare\, and substance use recovery. \nAt the UK College of Social Work\, students drive their practicum journey\, with the ability to select or propose placement sites that align with their goals. Advising and mentorship are built in to help you succeed before and after graduation. \nRegister for an information session to learn how your practicum experience will support your goals and open doors to meaningful\, impact-driven work. \nREGISTER HERE \n\n*Attendees should register for virtual Practicum Info Sessions in advance. All times are EST. Sessions occur on Wednesdays at either noon or 3:00 (they are not offered when the University of Kentucky offices are closed\, and classes are not in session).
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/practicum-info-session-3/2025-08-20/
CATEGORIES:College Events,Info Session
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T013936
CREATED:20250521T191719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T191719Z
UID:10004658-1755709200-1755712800@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Hybrid MSW Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special orientation session to learn more about the hybrid MSW program and connect with faculty\, staff\, and fellow students. \nThis is your chance to ask questions\, build community\, and start your MSW journey with confidence. \nOrientation will be held in The 90\, Room 203 (Teal Classroom). \nWe’re excited to welcome you to the College of Social Work!
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/hybrid-msw-orientation/
LOCATION:The 90\, 440 Hilltop Ave\, Lexington\, KY\, 40506\, United States
CATEGORIES:College Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T013936
CREATED:20250818T134425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T134425Z
UID:10005406-1755712800-1755718200@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:The Five Love Languages
DESCRIPTION:The 5 Love Languages introduces parents to the different love languages and discusses ways to use this information to strengthen partner/spouse relationships as well as relationships with children and teenagers. Parents will learn to identify their own love language as well as the love language of family members and how knowing these specific love languages can provide multiple opportunities to improve and grow relationships with loved ones. \nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify the 5 Love Languages​\nRecognize your love language and your spouse/partner’s love language​\nUnderstand how the 5 love languages allows for better communication with our partners and children​\nApply the 5 love languages to children and teenagers\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. \nClick Here to go to the registration page. \nIf you have any questions about this training or how to register\, please email ask@uky.edu or call 859-257-7361.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/the-five-love-languages/
LOCATION:Virtual through LMS
CATEGORIES:ASK
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T013936
CREATED:20250820T150123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T151514Z
UID:10005417-1755774000-1755788400@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:K-Week College Meeting
DESCRIPTION:We are hosting a K Week session just for our first-year students starting in fall 2025. We will have an orientation\, food\, and games. This will be a great opportunity for students to meet their new classmates and college staff and faculty! If you have questions\, contact Kayla Powell at kayla.powell@uky.edu. \nThe meeting will be held in the Jacobs Science Building\, Room 121. \nRegister Here or at the link below under website.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/k-week-college-meeting/
CATEGORIES:College Events,Student Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T013936
CREATED:20250818T135512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T135512Z
UID:10005407-1755804600-1755810000@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Recognizing Signs of Adoption Disruption and Dissolution
DESCRIPTION:Recognizing the Signs of Adoption Disruption & Dissolution will teach foster/adoptive parents about adoption disruption and dissolution by equipping them with information regarding factors that contribute to disruption/dissolution\, statistics on disruption/dissolution rates\, and warning signs of a disruption or dissolution. The training also discusses ways to prevent a disruption/dissolution from occurring. \nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nDefine and compare the terms disruption and dissolution\, as well as identify factors and variables that have been shown to contribute to adoption disruption or dissolution.\nArticulate warning signs that indicate a disruption/dissolution as well as identify ways that they can be both proactive and reactive in order to prevent them from occurring.\n\nASK-VIP trainings are expressly designed to meet the needs of foster and adoptive parents. Skilled trainers who have lived experiences with fostering and adoption provide these trainings in a virtual group setting. There is 1.5 hours of ongoing\, elective foster parent training credit available for Kentucky’s foster parents. \nCreate an account or log-in to register for this training. A reliable internet connection and a smartphone\, tablet\, or computer with web camera is needed to participate. If there are two adults in the same household that want to participate in this training\, each person must register separately. Foster parent training credit is administered based on the duration of the meeting and each attendee’s participation. Training credit is only available if you have not participated in this training within the past twelve months. \nClick Here to go to the registration page. \nIf you have any questions about this training or how to register\, please email ask@uky.edu or call 859-257-7361.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/recognizing-signs-of-adoption-disruption-and-dissolution/
LOCATION:Virtual through LMS
CATEGORIES:ASK
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T100000
DTSTAMP:20260405T013936
CREATED:20231220T214348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T214348Z
UID:10003522-1755853200-1755856800@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Eastern Mountain Region Citizen Review Panel
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/eastern-mountain-region-citizen-review-panel/2025-08-22/
CATEGORIES:College Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T013936
CREATED:20250818T140019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T140019Z
UID:10005408-1755885600-1755891000@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Preventing Child Abuse: Types\, Signs\, and Symptoms
DESCRIPTION:Preventing Child Abuse: Types\, Signs & Symptoms will inform parents of the definition of child abuse and ways it can be prevented. It provides descriptions and statistics of different types of abuse and the signs and symptoms of each type of abuse. The training discusses the difference between discipline and punishment and strategies for abuse prevention. In addition\, parents will learn how to report suspected child abuse to proper authorities. \nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify and define the types of child abuse.\nUtilize child abuse prevention strategies with the children in their 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. \nClick Here to go to the registration page. \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/preventing-child-abuse-types-signs-and-symptoms/
LOCATION:Virtual through LMS
CATEGORIES:ASK
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T013936
CREATED:20250708T135507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T194046Z
UID:10004892-1755954000-1755957600@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Responsible Conduct of Research Training
DESCRIPTION:Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Training is required for any faculty\, staff\, and students who are involved in research activities\, enrolled in UK CoSW doctoral studies\, paid on grant\, and/or are on current IRB protocol. These RCR training requirements include BOTH an online training on the CITI website and an in-person (synchronous zoom) training session. This event satisfies the in-person portion of RCR Training. Trainings will be added and updated on a regular basis. \nRegister for the event here or via the link below under ‘Website’.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/responsible-conduct-of-research-training-35/
CATEGORIES:College Events
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