Trauma-Informed Care
Build a Trauma-Informed Youth Service Sector
Illinois Collaboration on Youth (ICOY) supports a culture of safety, empowerment, and healing and we believe that understanding the signs, effects, and science of trauma is critical for effectively serving and supporting young people. This knowledge allows staff, volunteers, and community members to recognize when a young person is experiencing trauma and respond in a trauma-informed way (which includes using a lens of cultural humility and historical trauma). Our trauma-informed services include training and capacity-building for organizations and communities.
Learn more about our comprehensive training offerings, topics, and professional development opportunities.
Discover how the Capacity Building Assessment Tool for Organizations (CBAT-O) can support trauma-informed practices at your organization.
Looking for training tailored to your organization's unique needs? Through our CARES Program, ICOY provides customized training, consultation, and implementation support designed to strengthen trauma-informed practices.
Resources
ICOY also offers online trauma-informed training videos and other resources. We encourage agency staff (human resources personnel, supervisors, and administrators) to use these important training videos for staff orientation and ongoing staff training.
