A recent survey indicates that there are more than 400,000 children across America living in the foster care system. Many states are facing a significant foster care shortage. For example, as a result of the pandemic Alaska’s licensed foster care homes dropped from nearly 1,100 down to 650 licensed homes with over 3,000 children in...Read More

Kelsey Halcomb is a student in Eastern Kentucky University’s online master of social work (MSW) program. Sarah works for the Bluegrass Community Action Partnership as a Senior Companion Program Director and Senior Center Director. She is completing her MSW online and recently shared her thoughts about her EKU Online experience.Read More

Sarah Bryant is a student in Eastern Kentucky University’s online master of social work (MSW) program. Sarah works for the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services as a Family Services Office Supervisor. She is completing her MSW online and recently shared her thoughts about her EKU Online experience.Read More

EKU instructor, Caroline Reid believes in relationship building and taking an active part in her student’s educational experience. She goes above and beyond to ensure her online students have opportunities to interact and engage with her. Reid’s personal attention and dedication to helping students prepare to make their mark in the field makes her a...Read More

When I began my undergrad journey in 2011, I never imagined that I would be the confident individual I am now. As a non-traditional, first-generation college student, my undergraduate journey was long and at times difficult. However, through the love and support I gained from the faculty and staff, the uncertainty I had felt turned...Read More

LGBTQ is an abbreviation that gives society a label for people who are attracted to the same sex. Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transsexual, and Queer.Read More

Interprofessional collaboration is an important aspect of hospital social work. Collaboration within different departments inside the hospital and with outside organizations is essential to providing clients with the help they need. I am completing my practicum at a local hospital, where I am also an employee. We work to provide care management and discharge planning...Read More

We are living in a time when mental health problems are not only at an all-time high but also recognized more than ever. There has been a stigma around mental health issues, often causing them to be viewed from a negative perspective. Therefore, discovering you have mental health issues can often cause fear or a...Read More

Domestic violence is the "intentional and consistent use of power to control an intimate partner. It includes any behaviors that intimidate, manipulate, humiliate, isolate, frighten, terrorize, coerce, threaten, blame, hurt, injure, or wound their partner—or someone their partner loves".1 A person can be experiencing DV if they find themselves being controlled by the words and...Read More

Have you ever wondered why it’s easier to make friends in a college dorm than in a classroom? How about why you can study in a library, but not in your living room? Architecture and the physical environment can dramatically impact the type of human behaviors therein. This blog explores the behavior impacts of the...Read More