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FY26 One Page Checklist – RPSA

By Alex Hylka | July 10, 2025
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FY26 CBAT-O General Information Guide

By Alex Hylka | July 10, 2025

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FY26 One Page Checklist – CYS

By Conor Van Santen | July 2, 2025

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FY26 One Page Checklist – CCBYS

By Conor Van Santen | July 2, 2025

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FY26 One Page Checklist – Homeless Youth

By Conor Van Santen | July 2, 2025

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FY26 One Page Checklist – IJJC

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FY26 One Page Checklist – IYIP

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FY26 One Page Checklist – IYIP-SJ

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FY26 One Page Checklist – Redeploy

By Conor Van Santen | July 2, 2025

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Juvenile Redeploy Illinois CBAT-O and Training Curriculum Expectations

By Conor Van Santen | September 13, 2024

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  • ICOY and Shelter Youth & Family Services Present Champion of Youth Awards to Reps. Canty & Ness
  • ICOY Champion Bill HB762 Passes the House!
  • Human Services Professional Loan Repayment Webinar Recap
  • Recovery Awareness Month: Building Hope and Strength Together
  • SavvyFi x ICOY Student Loan Forgiveness Webinar Recap

Blog Posts from ICOY Staff

    • Recovery Awareness Month: Building Hope and Strength TogetherSeptember 15, 2025
      Each September, we pause to recognize National Recovery Month—a time to honor the millions of individuals living in recovery from substance use and mental health challenges. This month is about raising awareness, breaking down stigma, and celebrating the strength of individuals, families, and communities who walk the recovery journey together. Recovery is not one-size-fits-all. Each path…
    • Juneteenth and Pride 2025June 19, 2025
      At ICOY, we believe in recognizing and uplifting the histories, identities, and experiences that shape our organizations and the communities they serve. As we celebrate both Juneteenth and Pride Month this June, ICOY’s DEI committee asked staff to take time to reflect on the significance of these observances—not only as milestones in the ongoing fight…
    • Reflexiones Sobre la Inmigración de un Miembro de la Familia de Estatus MixtoApril 7, 2025
      En este momento en nuestro país, encontramos que son los sistemas significativos que han sido impactados en el sector de los servicios humanos y la salud. Como resultado, esto nos desafía como una organización a ser creativos en nuestra habilidad para cumplir con el objetivo de ICOY- defender la seguridad y el bienestar de los…
    • Reflections on Immigration from a Mixed-Status Family MemberApril 7, 2025
      During this time in our country, we find that there are many significant systems being impacted in the Health and Human Services Social Impact sector, which pushes us as an organization to be creative in our ability to adhere to our mission at ICOY- to champion the safety and well-being of all Illinois youth, children…
    • Celebrating Transgender Day of Visibility in 2025March 31, 2025
      Transgender Day of Visibility is the sibling observance to Transgender Day of Remembrance. While Transgender Day of Remembrance is to hold space for the disproportionate amount of interpersonal and systemic harm to Trans People across the globe that leads to a loss of life, Trans Day of Visibility is meant to uplift the contributions of…

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    ICOY and Shelter Youth & Family Services Present Champion of Youth Awards to Reps. Canty & Ness

    Published by: Autumn Cavalco
    November 12, 2025

    ICOY Champion Bill HB762 Passes the House!

    Published by: Conor Van Santen
    October 28, 2025

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    Published by: Conor Van Santen
    October 21, 2025
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