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SUMMARY:Connecting with Your Child While Correcting Behavior
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nParticipants will learn the 3Ds by focusing their correction on behaviors with the goal being compliance. ​\nParticipants will understand the 3 c’s and how to achieve those by connecting while correcting. ​\nParticipants will understand the four levels of response and strategies for correcting behaviors. ​\nParticipants will understand how the child’s history impacts themselves and the 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 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/connecting-with-your-child-while-correcting-behavior/
LOCATION:Virtual through LMS
CATEGORIES:ASK
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SUMMARY:Nurturing Youth’s Cultural / Racial / Ethnic Needs and Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity
DESCRIPTION:CORE TEEN (Critical On-going Resource Family Education) \nSession 4 — Nurturing Youth’s Cultural / Racial / Ethnic Needs and Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity \nOctober 27\, 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 4 will identify ways to incorporate the youth’s race\, culture and ethnicity into family life\, and demonstrate two skills in communicating acceptance and support for youth who are questioning their sexuality or gender identity. \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/nurturing-youths-cultural-racial-ethnic-needs-and-sexual-orientation-gender-identity-4/
LOCATION:Virtual through LMS
CATEGORIES:Foster Parent Training Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T220341
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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/2025-10-21/
CATEGORIES:College Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T220341
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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-2/2025-10-21/
CATEGORIES:calendar,College Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T220341
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T183534Z
UID:10005630-1761069600-1761075000@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Creative Parenting: New Ways to Focus on Your Child
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify ways to reframe challenging child behaviors.\nUtilize positive discipline strategies.\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/creative-parenting-new-ways-to-focus-on-your-child-2/
LOCATION:Virtual through LMS
CATEGORIES:ASK
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T220341
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T183749Z
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SUMMARY:Autism: Understanding the Basics
DESCRIPTION: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 and understanding home for children with autism. \nWhether you are in the early stages of the foster or adoptive journey or seeking additional tools to support a child with autism\, this training caters to your specific needs. \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/autism-understanding-the-basics-5/
LOCATION:Virtual through LMS
CATEGORIES:ASK
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T223000
DTSTAMP:20260404T220341
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T184016Z
UID:10005632-1761080400-1761085800@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Healing After a Foster Child Leaves Your Home
DESCRIPTION: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 where to find resources to aid in healing. \nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nDiscuss the grieving process and common obstacles to healing associated with a foster child leaving the home\nUtilize strategies to help aid in their grieving process\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/healing-after-a-foster-child-leaves-your-home/
LOCATION:Virtual through LMS
CATEGORIES:ASK
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T220341
CREATED:20231220T215006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T215006Z
UID:10003944-1761130800-1761134400@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Southern Bluegrass 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/southern-bluegrass-citizen-review-panel/2025-10-22/
CATEGORIES:College Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T220341
CREATED:20250626T205924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T140138Z
UID:10004863-1761134400-1761138000@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Practicum Info Session
DESCRIPTION: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. \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-4/2025-10-22/
CATEGORIES:College Events,Info Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T220341
CREATED:20250908T141846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T162921Z
UID:10005574-1761145200-1761148800@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:BASW 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/basw-blueprint-banter-session/
CATEGORIES:College Events,Student Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T220341
CREATED:20251013T163856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T163856Z
UID:10005635-1761156000-1761161400@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Helping Your Child Make Healthy and Positive Choices: Talking to Teens and Preteens
DESCRIPTION: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 early in life. \nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nArticulate the importance of initiating dialogue early on with their preteen or teen about tough issues and setting healthy limits.\nIdentify practical ways to approach communication about tough topics\, such as sex\, drug/alcohol and violence and identify common signs that a child may need professional help in dealing with 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/helping-your-child-make-healthy-and-positive-choices-talking-to-teens-and-preteens-2/
LOCATION:Virtual through LMS
CATEGORIES:ASK
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T223000
DTSTAMP:20260404T220341
CREATED:20251010T184240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T184240Z
UID:10005633-1761166800-1761172200@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-2/
LOCATION:Virtual through LMS
CATEGORIES:ASK
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T220341
CREATED:20250722T201719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T144601Z
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SUMMARY:CSWE Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Championing Disability Justice and Disability Joy in Social Work\nThe Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) is thrilled to announce the 71st Annual Conference in Denver\, Colorado\, October 23–26\, 2025! \nThis 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 disability joy\, justice\, diversity\, equity\, and inclusion. \nThe conference will host proposals and conversations around disability joy and the disability justice principles of intersectionality\, interdependence\, centering those most impacted\, mutual aid\, cross movement solidarity\, recognizing wholeness\, commitment to cross-disability solidarity\, sustainability\, collective access\, collective liberation\, and opposition to oppressive systems. \nThe 2025 CSWE Annual Conference website is now live. \nThis website will be the hub for all annual conference information. The website can be used for the following: \n\nViewing Conference Schedule (education sessions coming soon)\nViewing sponsors and exhibitors\nRegistration information\nImportant conference updates and information\nCSWE awards\nAttendee Log-in to build your conference session itinerary (feature coming summer 2025)\n\nMake sure to check the Annual Conference website frequently for updates and more information! \nCLICK HERE to go to the website. \nThe UK College of Social Work exhibit booth is Booth 316.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/cswe-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel\, 1550 Court Pl\, Denver\, CO\, 80202\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T220341
CREATED:20231220T214348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T214348Z
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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/2025-10-24/
CATEGORIES:College Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T220341
CREATED:20251010T183205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T183205Z
UID:10005629-1761328800-1761334200@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Navigating Challenging Behaviors: Understanding and Responding with Compassion
DESCRIPTION: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 can thrive. Join us on this transformative journey towards building stronger\, healthier relationships with your child. \nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nDefine and identify challenging behaviors in various contexts.\nGain insight into the underlying causes of challenging behaviors\, including\npsychological\, emotional\, and environmental factors.\nDevelop effective communication skills to de-escalate tense situations and build\npositive relationships with individuals exhibiting challenging behaviors.\nBe equipped with self-care strategies to manage the emotional toll associated\nwith working with individuals exhibiting challenging behaviors.\nExplore and implement positive behavioral support strategies to promote long-term behavior change and enhance the overall well-being of children.\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/navigating-challenging-behaviors-understanding-and-responding-with-compassion-2/
LOCATION:Virtual through LMS
CATEGORIES:ASK
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T220341
CREATED:20251013T165452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T165452Z
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SUMMARY:Myths and Realities of Foster Care and Adoption
DESCRIPTION:Myths & Realities of Foster Care & Adoption enables parents to identify myths and realities related to foster care and adoption. \nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify myths that surround foster care and adoption and articulate accurate realities.\nInterpret statistics to distinguish between foster care and adoption myths and facts.\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/myths-and-realities-of-foster-care-and-adoption/
LOCATION:Virtual through LMS
CATEGORIES:ASK
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