Week of Events
CSWE Annual Conference
Championing Disability Justice and Disability Joy in Social Work The Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) is thrilled to announce the 71st Annual Conference in Denver, Colorado, October 23–26, 2025! This year's conference theme, "It’s Time to Act: Championing Disability Justice and Disability Joy in Social Work," champions the need for social work conversations around […]
Nurturing Youth’s Cultural / Racial / Ethnic Needs and Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity
CORE TEEN (Critical On-going Resource Family Education) Session 4 -- Nurturing Youth’s Cultural / Racial / Ethnic Needs and Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity October 27, 2025 -- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM EST (Via Zoom) Melanie Parsons, M.A. 2 credit hours CORE Teen Curriculum provides parents with information they need to develop safe relationships with youth, […]
Connecting with Your Child While Correcting Behavior
Connecting with Your Child While Correcting Behavior introduces parents to strategies to use to help them feel connected to children while correcting difficult behaviors. Parents will learn how to connect while also understanding the child’s history and also empowering them in the process. After completing this training, participants will be able to: Participants will learn […]
Salt River Trail Citizen Review Panel
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.
KIN-VIP – The Gathering Spot
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 […]
Creative Parenting: New Ways to Focus on Your Child
Creative Parenting: New Ways to Focus on Your Child is designed to help parents recognize the value of seeking to understand the meaning behind a child’s behavior. It explores the importance of creating time to connect with children one-on-one, modeling appropriate coping strategies, having consistent expectations, praising desirable behaviors, and redirecting challenging behavior. After completing […]
Autism: Understanding the Basics
This comprehensive training provides a foundational exploration of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), offering participants valuable insights into the characteristics, challenges, and strengths associated with autism. Aiming to enhance awareness, promote empathy, and lay the foundation for creating inclusive and supportive environments. This training is designed for foster and adoptive parents committed to providing a loving […]
Healing After a Foster Child Leaves Your Home
Healing After a Foster Child Leaves Your Home will equip foster parents understand, cope with and heal from the unique pain of a foster child leaving their home. It offers strategies and ideas to help parents work through the emotions associated with this type of loss and encourage healing. This training also provides ideas of […]
Southern Bluegrass Citizen Review Panel
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.
Practicum Info Session
Launch your career through your practicum education! Attend an information session to learn about the process, opportunities, and support available as you explore hands-on learning in real-world settings. The 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 […]
BASW Blueprint Banter Session
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 […]
Helping Your Child Make Healthy and Positive Choices: Talking to Teens and Preteens
Helping Your Child Make Healthy & Positive Choices: Talking to Teens & Preteens will teach foster and adoptive parents the importance of open and ongoing dialogue with their preteen or teen about the tough issues they will face throughout their adolescent years, with the goal being to help their child to begin making healthy choices […]
Openly Talking with Children About Adoption
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 […]
Eastern Mountain Region Citizen Review Panel
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.
Navigating Challenging Behaviors: Understanding and Responding with Compassion
Unlock the keys to compassionate caregiving with our comprehensive training: “Navigating Challenging Behaviors: Understanding & Responding with Compassion.” Tailored for foster and adoptive parents, this program offers invaluable insights and practical strategies to effectively manage difficult behaviors with empathy and understanding. Gain the confidence and skills needed to create a nurturing environment where every child […]
Myths and Realities of Foster Care and Adoption
Myths & Realities of Foster Care & Adoption enables parents to identify myths and realities related to foster care and adoption. After completing this training, participants will be able to: Identify myths that surround foster care and adoption and articulate accurate realities. Interpret statistics to distinguish between foster care and adoption myths and facts. ASK-VIP […]