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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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        • Board of Directors
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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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        • Juvenile Justice
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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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        • ICOY Policy Advisory Committee
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          Our membership represents the largest coalition of human service organizations in Illinois advocating for children, youth and their families.

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          Introduction to Binti Foster Care Software

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          ICOY Members: Bi-Weekly COVID-19 Call

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Advocacy Partners

ICOY partners with the following organizations to advocate for at-risk families and youth, and to strengthen the provider community that serves them.

ACT Now! Afterschool for Children and Teens

Alliance for Strong Families and Communities

Chicago Coalition for the Homeless

Illinois Childhood Trauma Coalition

Illinois Children’s Mental Health Partnership

Illinois Partners for Human Service

Juvenile Justice Initiative

National Network for Youth

National Organization of State Associations for Children

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Recent News & Blogs

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The Impact of Trauma on Youth Webinar

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Event Begins: Jan 26, 2021

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