Annual Reports
Presenting ICOY's 2025 Annual Report
In this moment of profound uncertainty across our nation, one thing remains unwavering: our shared commitment to the dignity, safety, and well-being of children and families in Illinois. As we navigate shifting landscapes in policy, funding, and community needs, ICOY stands firm in the values that have guided us and will continue to ground us in the work ahead.
At ICOY, dignity is non-negotiable. Every child and every family deserve to be seen, heard, and uplifted.
This belief shapes how we advocate, how we partner, and how we show up for communities across the state. We also know that the challenges before us cannot be met in isolation. Collaboration is our strength. Together with providers, policymakers, youth, families, and advocates, we are building solutions that are resilient, sustainable, and responsive to the realities our communities face.
These times call for adaptive leadership: the courage to evolve, to listen deeply, and to respond with clarity and purpose even when the path forward is not always linear. This is why ICOY has undertaken a thoughtful and intentional internal restructuring to better align our teams, strengthen our operations, and proactively support our members during this critical period.
Our organizational growth is designed to enhance responsiveness, deepen technical assistance, streamline communication, and ensure that the expertise you rely on is even more accessible and effective. This evolution reflects our commitment to serving you with excellence as the demands of our sector continue to shift.
Our north star remains our core values. They guide our decisions, shape our priorities, and ensure that we remain an organization rooted not only in strategy but in heart. We approach every partnership with thoughtful relationship-building, knowing that trust is the foundation of meaningful, long-term impact. And as always, we will lead with equity—not as a trend, but as a truth.
We remain steadfast in advancing policies and practices that break down barriers, center lived experience and create pathways for every young person and family to thrive.
Perhaps most importantly, this moment calls for bold advocacy. The stakes for children and families are higher than ever, and our voice—your voice—must be strong, clear, and persistent.
We will continue to champion legislation and policies that protect essential services, strengthen the youth-serving sector, and invest in the full potential of our next generation.
As we step into the year ahead, I remain deeply grateful for your partnership. Your leadership, your passion, and your commitment fuel our progress. Together, we will continue to build a future where opportunity, belonging, and well-being are not aspirations, but through true transformative efforts. Thank you for your unwavering support and for walking alongside us in this work.
Andi Durbin, CEO of ICOY
