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CORE Teen 2 – Parenting youth who have experienced trauma

CORE Teen content is intended to increase the knowledge and skills of those who will be parenting teens with moderate to severe emotional and behavioral needs. The interactive and engaging content includes lecture, videos, activities, and discussion. It provides many opportunities for participants to learn from each other while building their knowledge and skills.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Describe the two major adaptive responses to threats
  2. Describe how fear changes the way youth think, feel and act
  3. Describe three trauma-informed techniques to effectively parent youth, based on their emotional age and developmental state

Zoom Link: https://uky.zoom.us/s/85627876582

Training Credits Provided: 2 hours

Facilitating this training will be Melissa Costa, a Program Coordinator with the University of Kentucky Training Resource Center. Melissa can be contacted for further information via email: melissa.costa@uky.edu

ASK Group Training

Fostering And Adopting Sibling Groups

Fostering & Adopting Sibling Groups explores the benefits of placing siblings together as well as potential barriers and challenges. The impact of on attachment and bonding among siblings who have experienced trauma is discussed. Considerations related to caring for a sibling placement are explored.

After completing this training, participants will be able to:

  • Recognize positive aspects of placing siblings together as well as potential barriers and challenges.
  • Identify items to consider before accepting a placement of siblings.

ASK-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.

Create 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.

Click Here to go to the registration page.

If you have any questions about this training or how to register, please email ask@uky.edu or call 859-257-7361.

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Support Group With Kay

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!

Create 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.

Click Here to go to the registration page.

If you have any questions about this support group or how to register, please email ask@uky.edu or call 859-257-7361.

ASK Group Training

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 discussing adoption with their children.

After completing this training, participants will be able to:

  • Understand their own feelings regarding a child’s adoption before discussing it with their children.
  • Discuss strategies to honestly and openly share a child’s adoption experience with that child.

ASK-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.

Create 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.

Click Here to go to the registration page.

If you have any questions about this training or how to register, please email ask@uky.edu or call 859-257-7361.

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CORE Teen 3 – Developing and sustaining a healthy and supportive relationship with your youth

CORE Teen content is intended to increase the knowledge and skills of those who will be parenting teens with moderate to severe emotional and behavioral needs. The interactive and engaging content includes lecture, videos, activities, and discussion. It provides many opportunities for participants to learn from each other while building their knowledge and skills.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Describe the impact of loss and grief on teens
  2. Describe two actions that parents can take to enhance attachment and strengthen their relationship with youth
  3. Describe two ways that parents can deepen attunement with their youth or a youth they will parent

Zoom Link: https://uky.zoom.us/s/84832037155

Training Credits Provided: 2 hours

Facilitating this training will be Melissa Costa, a Program Coordinator with the University of Kentucky Training Resource Center. Melissa can be contacted for further information via email: melissa.costa@uky.edu

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CORE Teen 4 – Nurturing youth’s cultural/racial/ethnic needs and sexual orientation/gender identity and expression

CORE Teen content is intended to increase the knowledge and skills of those who will be parenting teens with moderate to severe emotional and behavioral needs. The interactive and engaging content includes lecture, videos, activities, and discussion. It provides many opportunities for participants to learn from each other while building their knowledge and skills.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Identify ways to incorporate the youth’s race, culture and ethnicity into family life
  2. Demonstrate two skills in communicating acceptance and support for youth who are questioning their sexuality or gender identity and/or identify as LGBTQ2S

Zoom Link: https://uky.zoom.us/s/81378401087

Training Credits Provided: 2 hours

Facilitating this training will be Melissa Costa, a Program Coordinator with the University of Kentucky Training Resource Center. Melissa can be contacted for further information via email: melissa.costa@uky.edu

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Foster/Adoptive Parents of Teens Support Group

ASK-VIP Support Group for Foster/Adoptive Parents of Teens is specifically designed for foster/adoptive parents who are caring for teenagers or those considering fostering and/or adopting teenagers. This support group offers an opportunity to share experiences, questions, resources, and concerns in a safe and compassionate environment. The support group is led by a seasoned foster/adoptive parent who has lived experience caring for teens.

Create 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.

Click Here to go to the registration page.

If you have any questions about this support group or how to register, please email ask@uky.edu or call 859-257-7361.

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LGBTQ+ Foster/Adoptive Parent Support Group

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.

Create 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.

Click Here to go to the registration page.

If you have any questions about this support group or how to register, please email ask@uky.edu or call 859-257-7361.

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CORE Teen 5 – Understanding and managing youth’s challenging behaviors (Part 1)

CORE Teen content is intended to increase the knowledge and skills of those who will be parenting teens with moderate to severe emotional and behavioral needs. The interactive and engaging content includes lecture, videos, activities, and discussion. It provides many opportunities for participants to learn from each other while building their knowledge and skills.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Demonstrate two skills parents use in coping and managing their own emotions in the face of their youth’s challenging behaviors
  2. Demonstrate two ways that parents can effectively respond to their youth’s rejecting, testing and maladaptive behaviors
  3. Describe at least two signs that their relationship with the youth is under stress

Zoom Link: https://uky.zoom.us/s/86998874214

Training Credits Provided: 2 hours

Facilitating this training will be Melissa Costa, a Program Coordinator with the University of Kentucky Training Resource Center. Melissa can be contacted for further information via email: melissa.costa@uky.edu

Foster Parent Training Program graphic for the UK College of Social Work

CORE Teen 6 – Understanding and managing youth’s challenging behaviors – Part 2

CORE Teen content is intended to increase the knowledge and skills of those who will be parenting teens with moderate to severe emotional and behavioral needs. The interactive and engaging content includes lecture, videos, activities, and discussion. It provides many opportunities for participants to learn from each other while building their knowledge and skills.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Demonstrate at least two skills in addressing crisis / severe behavior challenges
  2. Demonstrate two skills in teaching your youth how to remain safe
  3. Recognize vulnerabilities of youth with challenging behaviors who have experienced trauma
  4. Describe how to access and be actively involved in professional supports that your youth may need to access

Zoom Link: https://uky.zoom.us/j/89006800552

Training Credits Provided: 2 hours

Facilitating this training will be Melissa Costa, a Program Coordinator with the University of Kentucky Training Resource Center. Melissa can be contacted for further information via email: melissa.costa@uky.edu