BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Illinois Collaboration On Youth - ECPv6.18.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Illinois Collaboration On Youth X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.icoyouth.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Illinois Collaboration On Youth REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261109T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261109T143000 DTSTAMP:20260911T193634Z CREATED:20260911T193020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T193634Z UID:10002371-1794229200-1794234600@www.icoyouth.org SUMMARY:Talking With Families About Neurodiversity DESCRIPTION:Conversations with families about neurodivergence are some of the most delicate a provider has\, and this session helps participants approach them with more confi dence. It covers communication strategies grounded in a strengths-based perspective\, along with common concerns families raise. Participants leave better equipped to build trust and partnerships with the families they work with. \nOne and a half continuing education units (CEUs) will be available for participants with active 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/ \nTrainer: Caitlin Botsios URL:https://www.icoyouth.org/event/talking-with-families-about-neurodiversity/ LOCATION:https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/5AoYHZLHQb-kLlwf03kxuQ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T113000 DTSTAMP:20261027T214430Z CREATED:20261027T214430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T214430Z UID:10002397-1794477600-1794483000@www.icoyouth.org SUMMARY:Illinois Detention Data 2025: Understanding Trends\, Patterns\, and Key Findings DESCRIPTION:Join us for an informative webinar examining detention data across Illinois for calendar year 2025. This session will provide an overview of key trends\, patterns\, and findings to better understand detention practices throughout the state. Presenter will explore changes in detention populations\, demographic characteristics\, and other relevant indicators captured in the data. The webinar will highlight important findings\, discuss potential implications for policy and practice\, and identify areas for continued research and evaluation. Attendees will gain a better understanding of Illinois detention trends and how data can inform decision-making\, support system improvements\, and guide future discussions surrounding detention practices. Facilitators: Ebonie Epinger\, Twyla Moore \n  URL:https://www.icoyouth.org/event/illinois-detention-data-2025-understanding-trends-patterns-and-key-findings/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T123000 DTSTAMP:20261022T180244Z CREATED:20261022T180244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T180244Z UID:10002395-1794477600-1794486600@www.icoyouth.org SUMMARY:CYS Management Meeting DESCRIPTION:Please join us for this virtual quarterly management meeting for CYS providers! As a reminder\, this meeting is mandatory for each program with the purpose of increasing communication across programs and with the state. URL:https://www.icoyouth.org/event/cys-management-meeting/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T133000 DTSTAMP:20261015T210558Z CREATED:20251210T220424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T210558Z UID:10002192-1794484800-1794490200@www.icoyouth.org SUMMARY:ICOY Monthly Member Call DESCRIPTION:Register below for ICOY’s monthly member call where we’ll provide updates from state and federal agencies on topics related to your work. If you don’t currently belong to a member organization but would like to participate\, reach out to ICOY’s Manager of Membership & Communications\, Ally Abeles\, at aabeles@icoyouth.org. \nJoin ICOY’s November Member Call for a real-time discussion on national student loan debt updates and its growing impact on Illinois’ human services workforce from Illinois Partners for Human Service\, ICOY\, and the Student Debt Crisis Center. \nHear from legislators\, advocates\, and frontline workers about how student loan debt and changing loan payments are affecting worker well-being\, financial stability\, and the ability to recruit and retain human service professionals. You will also learn what you can do in the upcoming legislative session to support the Human Services Professional Loan Repayment Program and the Living Wages\, Thriving Communities Campaign. URL:https://www.icoyouth.org/event/icoy-monthly-member-call-22/ CATEGORIES:ICOY Members LOCATION:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/student-loans-human-service-workers-and-community-well-being-tickets-2002721088688?aff=oddtdtcreator END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T150000 DTSTAMP:20260911T193308Z CREATED:20260911T010008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T193308Z UID:10002354-1794488400-1794495600@www.icoyouth.org SUMMARY:Building a Trauma-Informed Organization DESCRIPTION:Creating a trauma-informed organization does not follow a one-size-fits-all approach. This training provides organizations with a foundational guide for developing and strengthening trauma-informed practices within their internal structures. Participants will explore ways policies and procedures can be revised through a trauma-informed lens while building strategies and organizational capacity to resist re-traumatization. By the end of the session\, participants will feel empowered to respond with empathy\, establish realistic goals\, and advocate for meaningful trauma-informed change within their organizations. \nTwo Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be available for participants with active 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/ URL:https://www.icoyouth.org/event/building-a-trauma-informed-organization-6/ CATEGORIES:IDHS Trauma Training LOCATION:https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/5eEo6nx5TPKbIL0nNV-enw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261113T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261113T123000 DTSTAMP:20260911T193341Z CREATED:20260911T010008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T193341Z UID:10002355-1794564000-1794573000@www.icoyouth.org SUMMARY:The Impact of Trauma on Youth DESCRIPTION:During this session\, participants will dive into understanding the profound impact trauma has on youth. Participants will receive a comprehensive understanding of trauma responses\, including their relation to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)\, brain development\, behavior\, and more. Additionally\, this training will explore the ways in which early trauma can breed negative mental health challenges for youth and some of the less common signs and symptoms to be aware of. Participants can expect to leave feeling empowered to talk about mental health with youth\, along with implementing practical\, trauma-informed approaches that foster safety\, trust\, and well-being for the youth in their care. \nTwo and a half Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be available for participants with active 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/ URL:https://www.icoyouth.org/event/the-impact-of-trauma-on-youth-11/ CATEGORIES:IDHS Trauma Training LOCATION:https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/0uOTci-3TIOs6PxQPu8wJA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261116T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261116T113000 DTSTAMP:20260911T193628Z CREATED:20260911T193021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T193628Z UID:10002372-1794823200-1794828600@www.icoyouth.org SUMMARY:Walking Through Together: Applying the Five Doors in Youth Service DESCRIPTION:Applying the Five Doors in Youth Services Building on the introductory session\, this application-focused workshop moves from awareness into practice. Participants bring their own program contexts into the room\, work through real scenarios drawn from youth and family services settings\, and develop concrete next steps for their organizations. Special emphasis is placed on invisible disabilities\, neurodiversity\, and the intersection of mental health and disability\, areas that ICOY’s provider network has identified as high-need. Pre-work completed before the session is integrated directly into workshop activities \nOne and a half continuing education units (CEUs) will be available for participants with active 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/ \nTrainer: Allainia Humphrey URL:https://www.icoyouth.org/event/walking-through-together-applying-the-five-doors-in-youth-service/ LOCATION:https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/a8sta7ZlTT6ajNfbqZzrkQ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261116T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261116T150000 DTSTAMP:20260911T193622Z CREATED:20260911T193021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T193622Z UID:10002373-1794830400-1794841200@www.icoyouth.org SUMMARY:Positive Youth Development DESCRIPTION:Understanding Youth Development: Harnessing the Power to Transform Individuals and Communities: History / Core Concepts / Practical Application This module provides participants the opportunity to ground themselves within the history and theory that have led to positive youth development. Core principles and concepts of youth development as a model to create organizational and community change is offered in contrast to traditional youth services model. Participants have the opportunity to explore practical applications of the model through small group work. \nThree continuing education units (CEUs) will be available for participants with active 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/ \nTrainer: LYTE Collective URL:https://www.icoyouth.org/event/positive-youth-development-8/ LOCATION:https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/jZ0LMq9cQ7-uc5KkXfzPYg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T120000 DTSTAMP:20260911T193612Z CREATED:20260911T193022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T193612Z UID:10002374-1794996000-1795003200@www.icoyouth.org SUMMARY:Redeploy Illinois 101 DESCRIPTION:The Redeploy Illinois 101 training provides an overview of the Redeploy Illinois program that includes its purpose\, guiding principles\, eligibility requirements\, and the matrix domain. This training emphasizes Redeploy Illinois’ mission of decreasing youth incarceration in the Department of Juvenile Justice\, and strengthening community based interventions that allow youth to remain safely in their homes\, and community. \nTrainer: Maribel Gonzalez URL:https://www.icoyouth.org/event/redeploy-illinois-101/ LOCATION:https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/TPn8NrK0Qt6F_AmZGrDivA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T123000 DTSTAMP:20261020T151805Z CREATED:20261014T175246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T151805Z UID:10002391-1795082400-1795091400@www.icoyouth.org SUMMARY:RPSA Management Meeting DESCRIPTION:Please join us for this virtual quarterly management meeting for RPSA providers! As a reminder\, this meeting is mandatory for each program with the purpose of increasing communication across programs and with the state. URL:https://www.icoyouth.org/event/rpsa-management-meeting-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T133000 DTSTAMP:20260911T193416Z CREATED:20260911T010022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T193416Z UID:10002356-1795084200-1795095000@www.icoyouth.org SUMMARY:Navigating Grief DESCRIPTION:This in-person interactive workshop offers a supportive space to explore the experience of grief and loss. Through guided reflection\, discussion\, and practical exercises\, participants will learn about common grief responses and develop tools for coping with and supporting themselves and others through difficult emotions. \nThree Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be available for participants with active 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/ URL:https://www.icoyouth.org/event/navigating-grief-3/ CATEGORIES:IDHS Trauma Training LOCATION:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/navigating-grief-tickets-1999106760134?aff=oddtdtcreator END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261120T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261120T120000 DTSTAMP:20260825T014809Z CREATED:20260825T014808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T014809Z UID:10002338-1795172400-1795176000@www.icoyouth.org SUMMARY:Child Welfare Coalition Call DESCRIPTION:Join ICOY and other member organizations on a call to discuss key changes in the child welfare and youth-led arena.\nThe 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 of government on the systematic challenges facing the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and the private agencies that deliver many of the services within their communities.\nWe work continuously with lawmakers and other stakeholders to educate them about the impact of nearly two decades of neglect of this system\, and to advocate for the investments and reforms that are needed to fund and sustain the community-based providers of child welfare services.\nThese calls will take place twice a month and we are asking that all participants register to join. URL:https://www.icoyouth.org/event/child-welfare-coalition-call-29/ CATEGORIES:ICOY Members LOCATION:https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/a-f7SXxWRoiHed_WYTwUmw END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR