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SUMMARY:Developing & Sustaining a Healthy & Supportive Relationship with Your Youth
DESCRIPTION:CORE TEEN (Critical On-going Resource Family Education) \nSession 3 — Developing & Sustaining a Healthy & Supportive Relationship with Your Youth \nOctober 13th\, 2025 — 6:00 PM–8:00 PM EST (Via Zoom) \nMelanie Parsons\, M.A. \n2 credit hours \nCORE Teen Curriculum provides parents with information they need to develop safe relationships with youth\, while also focusing on how they can adapt their parenting styles to support the youth’s needs\, rather than just focusing on behaviors. Session 3 will describe the impact of loss and grief on teens\, describe two actions that parents can take to enhance attachment and strengthen their relationship with youth\, and describe two ways that parents can deepen attunement with their youth. \nFor additional information about this session\, please feel free to contact Melanie Parsons\, the Foster Parent Training Program (FPTP) Program Coordinator\, at Melanie.Parsons@uky.edu. \nClick Here to go to the registration page. \nPlease note each session is approved for ongoing\, elective training credit for Kentucky Foster Parents. Basic & Advanced Foster Parents\, Fictive Kin Foster Parents\, Care Plus\, or Therapeutic Foster Parents can all take advantage of the opportunity to fulfill their training hours. A reliable internet connection and computer/smartphone with webcam are required.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/developing-sustaining-a-healthy-supportive-relationship-with-your-youth-4/
LOCATION:Virtual through LMS
CATEGORIES:Foster Parent Training Program
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251013T210000
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SUMMARY:Building Positive Relationships with Caseworkers and 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. \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/building-positive-relationships-with-caseworkers-and-community-partners-2/
LOCATION:Virtual through LMS
CATEGORIES:ASK
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T220208
CREATED:20231220T214502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T214502Z
UID:10003583-1760439600-1760443200@socialwork.uky.edu
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/2025-10-14/
CATEGORIES:College Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T220208
CREATED:20250410T191348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T133545Z
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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-2/2025-10-14/
CATEGORIES:calendar,College Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T220208
CREATED:20250908T140850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T140850Z
UID:10005572-1760461200-1760464800@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Talk with Scarlet Thomas\, MSW (Religious Competency) 
DESCRIPTION:Scarlet Thomas is a LCSW who has her own private practice and is the executive director for the Kentucky Society for Clinical Social Work. She also teaches undergraduate courses at the University of the Cumberlands and Eastern Kentucky University. She is certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and has a lot of experience studying trauma and modalities of treatment to assist in processing it. Scarlet has worked in a variety of areas of social work including adolescent residential treatment\, the Cabinet for Health and Family Services\, providing services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities\, outpatient therapy\, and clinical management. Scarlet is passionate about social work and teaching others about the field. \nUpon completion of presentation individuals will: \n\nUnderstand the importance of religious cultural competence in ethical and effective social work practice.\n\n\nIdentify ways to transition from awareness to advocacy in their work with clients and communities.\n\n\nApply practical tools to combat feelings of burnout and begin advocating for change\, even in small\, manageable ways.\n\nREGISTER HERE \nIf you have questions\, contact Kayla Powell at kayla.powell@uky.edu.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/talk-with-scarlet-thomas-msw-religious-competency/
CATEGORIES:College Events,Student Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T220208
CREATED:20251002T173851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T173851Z
UID:10005334-1760468400-1760472000@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-2/2025-10-14/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T220208
CREATED:20251003T131154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T131154Z
UID:10005620-1760470200-1760475600@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Confidentiality in Foster Care
DESCRIPTION:Confidentiality in Foster Care explores the importance of protecting the confidentiality of children in care. It offers strategies for how sensitive information about children in care can be communicated in appropriate ways while maintaining confidentiality. Maintaining a child’s confidentiality across a variety of settings\, including social media\, is addressed. \nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nDefine confidentiality and its importance related to children in foster care.\nArticulate ways in which sensitive information about children in foster care can be addressed in a confidential manner in person\, in a group\, and on social media.\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/confidentiality-in-foster-care-2/
LOCATION:Virtual through LMS
CATEGORIES:ASK
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T220208
CREATED:20220429T213311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221201T164952Z
UID:10004691-1760526000-1760529600@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-2022-06-15/2025-10-15/
LOCATION:UK CoSW Training Resource Center\, 1648 McGrathiana Parkway\, Suite 400\, Lexington\, KY\, 40511\, United States
CATEGORIES:calendar,College Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T220208
CREATED:20250626T205843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T210040Z
UID:10004827-1760540400-1760544000@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-3/2025-10-15/
CATEGORIES:College Events,Info Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T220208
CREATED:20250908T141251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T163003Z
UID:10005573-1760540400-1760544000@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Criminal Justice Blueprint Banter Session 
DESCRIPTION:Blueprint Banter sessions are open forums where students can discuss key educational issues\, share updates\, and collaboratively develop solutions to enhance academic programming and student services. They are hosted by Dr. Kayla Powell\, Director of Student Experience and Engagement. These occur at least once per semester and provide an invaluable opportunity for the college to learn what topics matter most to students. If you have questions\, contact Kayla Powell at kayla.powell@uky.edu. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/criminal-justice-blueprint-banter-session/
CATEGORIES:College Events,Student Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T220208
CREATED:20250925T204914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T204914Z
UID:10005602-1760626800-1760630400@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:PhD Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Are you passionate about making a difference through learning to conduct and disseminate social work research? \nDuring this session\, you will have the opportunity to meet our PhD program director\, Dr. Pope\, and CoSW Recruiters\, who will provide you will an overview of the PhD program (including curriculum and dissertation requirements\, mentoring opportunities\, and funding). \nJoin us if you are interested in learning more about the social work PhD program. \nRegister for the info session by clicking the link below under ‘Website’. \nCrafted for Success\nOur program is designed to equip graduates with the expertise necessary to thrive as faculty members in esteemed social work programs nationwide and globally. Emphasizing research competency\, our curriculum empowers students to conduct groundbreaking research and publish their scholarly works. Additionally\, students hone their teaching skills through teaching assistantships\, practica\, and specialized courses\, ensuring they excel as educators. \nThe UK Difference\nTap into our expansive research prowess as our faculty members are lauded nationally and internationally for their contributions to the field. Benefit from our state-of-the-art research 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\, providing unparalleled opportunities for learning and research. \nFlexible Learning Paths\nTailor your academic journey with our flexible full and part-time program options. With customizable core curricula and electives\, you can create a unique learning experience that aligns with your research interests and career aspirations. \nTake the opportunity to make a lasting impact in the field of social work. Join this info session and unlock your potential as a leader in research\, education\, and advocacy.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/phd-info-session-7/
CATEGORIES:College Events,Info Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T220208
CREATED:20250925T205203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T205203Z
UID:10005605-1760630400-1760634000@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:MSCJ Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Please join us as we discuss the upcoming Master of Science in Criminal Justice program! This info session will be held virtually over Zoom. \nPlease register by using the link below under ‘Website’ and select the appropriate date in the drop down menu.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/mscj-info-session-21/2025-10-16/
CATEGORIES:College Events,Info Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T220208
CREATED:20251003T132940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T132940Z
UID:10005622-1760643000-1760648400@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Fostering and 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. \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/fostering-and-adopting-at-risk-children-2/
LOCATION:Virtual through LMS
CATEGORIES:ASK
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T220208
CREATED:20231220T214833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T214833Z
UID:10003823-1760698800-1760702400@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/2025-10-17/
CATEGORIES:College Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T220208
CREATED:20251003T133421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T133421Z
UID:10005623-1760896800-1760902200@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. \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/drugs-things-you-need-to-know-2/
LOCATION:Virtual through LMS
CATEGORIES:ASK
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