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Fact Sheet – Juvenile Fitness to Stand Trial (JFST)

By Conor Van Santen | February 21, 2023

Click here to download the Juvenile Fitness to Stand Trial Fact Sheet

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Toolkit – Juvenile Fitness to Stand Trial (JFST)

By Alex Hylka | February 10, 2023

Click here to view the JFST Toolkit

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Recent Posts

  • Fall 2024 Equity & Access Fund Status Update
  • ICOY Presents 2024 Champion of Youth Award to Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch
  • ICOY Can Support Your DEI Journey!
  • ABA Resolution 606: The Original Story of Racism in the Child Welfare System
  • ICOY’s Statement on Heidi Mueller’s Appointment to Serve as Next DCFS Director

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    Recent News & Blogs

    Fall 2024 Equity & Access Fund Status Update

    Published by: Conor Van Santen
    September 13, 2024

    ICOY Presents 2024 Champion of Youth Award to Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch

    Published by: Conor Van Santen
    June 25, 2024

    ICOY Can Support Your DEI Journey!

    Published by: Randi Slack
    April 8, 2024
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    Upcoming Events

    DCFS x ICOY Finance and Admin Professional Member Presentation and Networking

    Published by: Conor Van Santen
    Event Begins: Sep 19, 2024

    Grant Writing 201: Distinct & Unique- Setting Your Organization Apart from Other Grant Applicants

    Published by: Alex Hylka
    Event Begins: Dec 10, 2024

    CCBYS 101

    Published by: Alex Hylka
    Event Begins: Dec 11, 2024
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