Upcoming Events
ICOY hosts training, policy forums, special events and other meetings for our membership, direct service providers contracted through the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) and service administrators. See a calendar of all our upcoming events and training.
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CCBYS 101
CCBYS 101
Join us for this webinar to learn what you need to know in order to effectively provide Comprehensive Community-Based Youth Services (CCBYS) and comply with program regulations. This training is perfect for crisis workers and new supervisors. Through lectures, case studies, group exercises and role-play, participants will learn how to work with youth and their…
IDHS Trauma Training: Culture and Trauma
IDHS Trauma Training: Culture and Trauma
Trauma has context. That context oftentimes has cultural and historical roots. The ICOY Culture and Trauma Training will explore the relationship between trauma and culture by looking specifically at populations who are at high risk for experiencing trauma. Participants will also learn about the ways power and oppression impact trauma and access to resources. Lastly,…
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Community Youth Services (CYS) Management Meeting
Community Youth Services (CYS) Management Meeting
Please join us for the first management meeting for CYS providers in FY23. As a reminder, this meeting is mandatory for each program with the purpose of increasing communication across programs and with the state.
IDHS Trauma Training: Youth and Mental Health Challenges
IDHS Trauma Training: Youth and Mental Health Challenges
Youth who have experienced complex trauma often have difficulty identifying, expressing, and managing emotions. During this session we will discuss some of the primary traumas that youth are faced with and the many ways that these mental health challenges can be harmful if untreated. We will also discuss signs to look for in youth that…
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IYIP Management Meeting
IYIP Management Meeting
Please join us for today’s management meeting for IYIP providers. This meeting is mandatory for each program to increase communication across programs and with the state.
Motivational Interviewing
Motivational Interviewing
This ICOY training provides an overview of motivational interviewing and its key elements for effective practice: D.E.A.R.S, O.A.R.S, Decisional Balance, and Eliciting Change Talk. The main focus of motivational interviewing is to partner with the individual to enhance motivation and resolve ambivalence about making a behavior change. Compared with non-directive counseling, this method is more…
IDHS Trauma Training: Impact of trauma
IDHS Trauma Training: Impact of trauma
Understanding the impact of trauma on the development of the brain and learning response strategies to build resilient youth and families. The trainers will cover adolescent development, childhood trauma, and resilience & recovery. Two continuing education units (CEUs) will be available for Social Work and Professional Counseling License participants. If you would like to…
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IDHS Trauma Training: Vicarious Trauma
IDHS Trauma Training: Vicarious Trauma
This training addresses trauma and its impact on those in caring professions. Participants will discuss the “caring traumas” and learn how to identify and address the signs and symptoms of each. Additionally, participants will contextualize these concepts by examining the systemic issues that can contribute to them. Finally, participants will learn about ways to address…
ICOY Child Welfare Coalition Call
ICOY Child Welfare Coalition Call
Join ICOY and other member organizations on a biweekly call to discuss key changes in the child welfare and youth-led arena. The goal is to create a child welfare system that prepares youth to become successful and self-sufficient. Illinois Collaboration on Youth (ICOY) seeks to focus the attention of Illinois’ elected officials in all branches…
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Homeless Youth 101
Homeless Youth 101
This webinar provides supervisory and front-line staff working in DHS-funded Homeless Youth programs with essential information to ensure effective practice and compliance with the program's regulations. Participants will learn how to engage homeless youth best and create the environments and programs that most effectively meet their needs. During this training we will review some of…
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IDHS Trauma Training: Trauma Informed Supervision
IDHS Trauma Training: Trauma Informed Supervision
Designed for anyone who operates in a leadership/management capacity, this training helps professionals learn how to effectively manage and relate to individuals they supervise. Participants will learn to provide trauma informed supervision by learning about the way trauma can impact staff and recognizing signs of compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma. Two continuing education units…
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IDHS Trauma Training: Culture & Trauma
IDHS Trauma Training: Culture & Trauma
Trauma has context. That context oftentimes has cultural and historical roots. This training will explore the relationship between trauma and culture by looking specifically at populations who are at high risk for experiencing trauma. Participants will also learn about the ways power and oppression impact trauma and access to resources. Lastly, participants will learn about…
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Casey Life Skills
Casey Life Skills
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…
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ICOY Trauma Talks for Clinicians
ICOY Trauma Talks for Clinicians
This session will provide an open space for clinicians within the social service field to process experiences connected to limitations to supporting clients. Throughout this session the participants will collectively share ways in which they have supported clients through processing trauma. This will be an open group discussion in which sharing ideas, reflections, and success…
ICOY Monthly Member Call
ICOY Monthly Member Call
Register below for ICOY’s monthly member call where we’ll provide an overview of our Strategic Plan and ICOY Legislative Agenda on behalf of the 103rd General Assembly’s Legislative Spring Session on Wednesday, December 14 at 12pm. If you have any questions or issues with registration, reach out to our Technology and Quality Assurance Senior Manager, Alex Hylka ahylka@icoyouth.org for further assistance.
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Homeless Youth Management Meeting
Homeless Youth Management Meeting
Please join us for the second management meeting for Homeless Youth providers in FY23! As a reminder, this meeting is mandatory for each program with the purpose of increasing communication across programs and with the state. Agenda: TBD
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ICOY Child Welfare Coalition Call
ICOY Child Welfare Coalition Call
Join ICOY and other member organizations on a biweekly call to discuss key changes in the child welfare and youth-led arena. The goal is to create a child welfare system that prepares youth to become successful and self-sufficient. Illinois Collaboration on Youth (ICOY) seeks to focus the attention of Illinois’ elected officials in all branches…
IDHS Trauma Training: Holiday Blues
IDHS Trauma Training: Holiday Blues
Join the Trauma Initiatives Team for a discussion on the traumatic impact the holiday season can have on individuals, youth, and their families. In this training we will explore the pressures of the holiday season, and how disadvantageous experiences such as adverse childhood experiences, loss and grief, and feelings of sadness and loneliness can impact…
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CCBYS Supervisor Training
CCBYS Supervisor Training
Through interactive engagement, this training will define the role of CCBYS supervisor and administrators by looking at standards, juvenile court act, MRAI, and agency practice. During this two- and half-hour webinar, we will share important skills and day-to-day learning needed for new staff. We will also focus on how to engage discretionary clients, community outreach,…
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