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  • Community Youth Services Bidders Conference

    Virtual Event

    CYS is designed to prevent and reduce juvenile delinquency and violence. The program is built on organizing community members into committees and the committees address community conditions effecting youth, young adults and their families. The community committees are independent, autonomous units comprised of community volunteers and youth, at minimum, working towards changing the community environment…

  • Homeless Youth Bidders Conference- CSFA# 444-80-0711

    Virtual Event

    This Bidders Conference will provide participants with an overview of the FY26 Homeless Youth Notice of Funding Opportunity. The Homeless Youth program serves those youth who are 14 to 23 years of age who cannot return home and/or lack the housing and skills necessary to live independently. The program strives to meet the immediate safety…

  • Casey Life Skills

    Virtual Event

    Please join us for this Casey Life skills training, developed by Casey Family Programs, which teaches youth providers how to use life skills assessments with youth in homeless youth and transitioning youth programs. Casey assessments also have applications in a variety of other youth service programs including basic centers, street outreach programs, educational outreach programs…

  • BenElevate x ICOY PSLF Updates

    Virtual Event

    Join Jason DiLorenzeo from BenElevate and ICOY's Membership Team to go over the many offerings that ICOY members can take advantage of from BenElevate! BenElevate helps employees and enterprises track and stay informed about their eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Their program can incentivize workforce development and retention! Jason will also provide…

  • Briefing on Adolescent Domestic Battery in Illinois

    Virtual Event

    Members are invited to a briefing on Friday, April 25th at 1PM by law students at Loyola’s Legislation and Policy Clinic on Adolescent Domestic Battery. Family conflict drives a significant number of youth arrests and enmeshes families in the juvenile justice system. However, this approach does not produce positive outcomes for youth, families, or communities.…

  • LGBTQ+ Learning Community

    Join us for our monthly LGBTQ+ Learning Community, facilitated by Marlee Goodman, ICOY’s LGBTQ+ Liaison, HRC, and Training & Trauma Initiatives Specialist. These 1-hour conversational and informational sessions will create a space to bring together leaders in the field committed to advancing the rights, safety, and authenticity of queer youth, families, and service providers across…

  • Restorative Justice 101

    Virtual Event

    RJ 101 is a one-and-a-half-hour virtual introduction to restorative justice that provides participants with a foundational understanding of restorative justice principles, practices, and applications. The session will cover the core concepts of restorative justice, explore its differences from traditional justice systems, and discuss its applications in educational settings, workplaces, and the criminal justice system. Interactive…

  • Transformational Coaching

    Virtual Event

    This 3-hour training session will assist leaders in establishing meaningful relationships and expose them to alternative ways of thinking and behaving. This Concept embraces the understanding of choice and is designed to encourage the transformation of the mind, heart, and spirit. Areas we will explore include: -How to lead by example -Effective Communication -Building and…

  • LGBTQ+ Learning Community

    Join us for our monthly LGBTQ+ Learning Community, facilitated by Marlee Goodman, ICOY’s LGBTQ+ Liaison, HRC, and Training & Trauma Initiatives Specialist. These 1-hour conversational and informational sessions will create a space to bring together leaders in the field committed to advancing the rights, safety, and authenticity of queer youth, families, and service providers across…

  • Peace Circle 102

    333 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60604 333 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

    This advanced training explores how to facilitate restorative spaces in high-stakes environments. Program providers often work with youth navigating complex challenges, including gang affiliation, community violence, and personal loss. This session will equip participants with strategies to hold space for meaningful discussions while maintaining structure and emotional safety. Participants will learn practical facilitation techniques to…

  • Bridging Gaps Between Schools & Community Based Services

    This training will take a closer look at components of community safety and underscore the importance of strong relationships between communities and schools for maintaining safe neighborhoods. Providers will take a deeper look into common barriers to community partnerships specifically related to supporting justice/system-involved youth. Participants can hope to leave the training session with knowledge…

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