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        • About ICOY

          We share a legacy of advocacy and hands-on support that works to shape policy and form practices to help at-risk youth.

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        • Capacity Building

          We offer organizational support aimed at organizational assessment, technical assistance, professional development, strengthening infrastructure, improving governance and shoring up sustainability.

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          • CBAT-O
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        • Policy & Advocacy

          We advocate at the state and federal levels to shape practices and policies that improve outcomes for children, youth and their families.

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2025 CBAT-O Guide

By Conor Van Santen | January 13, 2025

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Juvenile Redeploy Illinois CBAT-O and Training Curriculum Expectations

By Conor Van Santen | September 13, 2024

Click here to download Juvenile Redeploy Illinois CBAT-O and Training Curriculum Expectations.

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New Hires CBAT-O Checklist

By Conor Van Santen | September 6, 2024

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FY25 CBAT-O Informational Guide

By Conor Van Santen | August 9, 2024

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Teen REACH FY25 Trauma Initiatives Checklist

By Conor Van Santen | July 3, 2024

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FY25 Trauma-Informed Care Inventory

By Conor Van Santen | July 1, 2024

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FY25 Trauma Initiatives IDHS Trainings Schedule

By Conor Van Santen | September 8, 2023

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FY25 CBAT-O One Page Checklist

By Conor Van Santen | August 14, 2023

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Recent Posts

  • SavvyFi Public Service Loan Forgiveness Informational Webinar Recording Information
  • Reflexiones Sobre la Inmigración de un Miembro de la Familia de Estatus Mixto
  • Reflections on Immigration from a Mixed-Status Family Member
  • Celebrating Transgender Day of Visibility in 2025
  • 2024 Post-election Recap & Debrief for Human Service Providers in Illinois

Blog Posts from ICOY Staff

    • 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…
    • ICOY Can Support Your DEI Journey!April 8, 2024
      Are you looking to embark on a journey toward building a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization? What are important considerations to remember when starting your DEI journey as an organization? It’s crucial to consider the right factors to help pave the way towards success. Prioritizing these critical considerations can be considered the first step…
    • ABA Resolution 606: The Original Story of Racism in the Child Welfare SystemFebruary 21, 2024
      Late last year, ICOY was made aware of the American Bar Association: Racism in Child Welfare video that underscored the 606 resolution and background on why it was important to adopt it. Since learning of the video, we have not only passed it along to many of our shared coalition spaces, but we also created…

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    SavvyFi Public Service Loan Forgiveness Informational Webinar Recording Information

    Published by: Autumn Cavalco
    April 24, 2025

    Reflexiones Sobre la Inmigración de un Miembro de la Familia de Estatus Mixto

    Published by: Jayre Vazquez
    April 7, 2025

    Reflections on Immigration from a Mixed-Status Family Member

    Published by: Jayre Vazquez
    April 7, 2025
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