This two-day webinar is designed specifically for new supervisory and front-line staff working in Illinois DHS-funded Homeless Youth programs. Participants will receive an orientation to both effective practice with youth experiencing homelessness and the program requirements necessary for successful implementation of DHS-funded services.

Topics include understanding the unique needs and experiences of youth experiencing homelessness, engagement strategies, trauma-informed and developmentally responsive practices, case studies, and available resources. Participants will also learn the policies, regulations, documentation expectations, and contractual requirements specific to Illinois DHS Homeless Youth programs to support program compliance and quality service delivery.

This training is intended for staff working in or preparing to work in Illinois DHS-funded Homeless Youth programs. While best practices for serving youth experiencing homelessness are discussed, a significant portion of the training focuses on DHS program requirements and compliance.

Four continuing education units (CEUs) will be available for participants with social work and professional counseling licenses (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC). If you would like to request CEUs, you may do so in the evaluation survey sent after completing this training. For more information on ICOY’s training attendance policy please see here: https://www.icoyouth.org/attendance-policy/

Trainer: Cheris Larson