Illinois Collaboration On Youth

ICOY x Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) Know Your Rights Webinar
2025-11-13 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UE4m-iv0ROqU2-fHFJ22Bw?_gl=1*10o2dmd*_gcl_au*MTA4MjU2Mjc4LjE3NTYzMTc2NzUuMTg3NjA0NjY4OC4xNzYyMjc5NzI0LjE3NjIyNzk3MjM.*_ga*MTA0Mzk0MjYyNC4xNzMzMTcyNzkz*_ga_L8TBF28DDX*czE3NjI0NDU4OTQkbzEyMyRnMSR0MTc2MjQ0NjEyNCRqNjAkbDAkaDA.#/registration
Join ICOY as we welcome Andre Gordillo from the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) for a Know Your Rights webinar presentation. Given the federal action against immigrant communities in and around Illinois, this webinar will help providers get informed about what to do (and what not to do) if and when they interact with federal immigration authorities such as ICE.
The webinar will cover the following key content areas:
Federal Policies & Priorities – Understand current laws and enforcement priorities.
Learn About Your Rights – Know what you and your family are legally entitled to.
Prepare Safety Plans – Make plans for emergencies at home, school, or work.
Report Incidents – Document and share any encounters with law enforcement safely.
Practice – learn how to put all of these things in practice so you and your family know how to respond.

ICOY Monthly Member Call
2025-12-10 12:00 - 13:00 | https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZctfuygqjgpHNTYS3N7bidPfYUUlE0CJmK9
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 Senior Manager of Communications & Outreach, Conor Van Santen, at cvansanten@icoyouth.org.

Child Welfare Coalition Call
2025-12-12 11:00 - 12:00 | https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/dYqxJT7kRpqNQ1yadG9OVg#/registration
Join ICOY and other member organizations on a 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 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.
We 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.
These calls will take place twice a month and we are asking that all participants register to join.

LGBTQ+ Learning Community
2026-01-05 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-02 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-06 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-04 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-01 11:00 - 12:00 | https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/bXgD5GkPSPOdD_iB1-BeWw
Join us for our monthly LGBTQ+ Learning Community, facilitated by Marlee Goodman, ICOY’s LGBTQ+ Liaison, HRC, and Manager of Healing-Centered Community Support. 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 the state. Together we will discuss common topics that impact our work and these communities. During these sessions, participants will have the opportunity to collectively share experiences, while crowd-sourcing potential solutions, supports, and resources. Each session will be inclusive and empathetic of ways to support program participants by using a hopeful and non-judgmental approach rooted in collective care and liberation.
Please note that this event is not a training, and as such, no Certificate of Attendance or CEUs will be provided. Everyone is welcome to attend!

Trauma Talks: Poverty and Trauma
2026-01-06 13:00 - 15:00 | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1485338008969?aff=oddtdtcreator
We know trauma as events, but did you know it can be a set of circumstances? Poverty is the most common trauma in America, yet often overlooked as such. In this training we will explore long-term destabilization and dysregulation associated with poverty. Through an intersectional, historical, and transgenerational lens we will look at how poverty based trauma can shape our individual, interpersonal, and communal systems and experiences. Finally, participants will learn about the resilience and protective factors communities have built to cope with poverty based trauma at the hands of our systems and society, historically and presently.
ICOY currently offers Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for participants with active Social Work and Professional Counseling licenses (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC) only. All CEU requests must be made in the evaluation form.
Content Warning: This training may touch on sensitive topics related to trauma, including its intersections with culture, race, gender, history, and social inequities. We will address how trauma can uniquely affect children, families, and communities, particularly within marginalized or historically oppressed groups. Topics may include structural inequities, disparities in care, stigma, and the impact of social adversities. Please be aware that some content may be distressing or triggering for individuals with lived experiences of trauma or related challenges. Please take care of yourself and feel free to step away at any time. For any additional needs or resources please reach out to our team at trauma_initiatives@icoyouth.org
Please note, this event/training is not affiliated with or in partnership with IDHS. Everyone is welcome to attend!
About the Facilitator:
Marlee Goodman (she/her) – Marlee Goodman has a strong foundation in direct service, with experience in grief, affinity spaces and identity, community building, and advocacy. Currently serving as a Training + Trauma Specialist, and LGBTQ+ Liaison at ICOY, she leads CARES, ICOY’s for-hire Trauma-Informed Services, and facilitates training and capacity-building to support service providers with gaining tools, skills, and knowledge about trauma-informed care. As an LGBTQ+ Liaison she ensures that ICOY is meeting the needs of organizations serving queer children, youth, families, and service providers across the state. Marlee use trauma-informed principles, restorative and reparative models, and intersectionality to guide every aspect of her work. Her approach to content and facilitation is rooted in her commitment to supporting organizations in their journey to not only dismantle oppressive systems, but to center communities in making healing accessible and sustainable.

Child Welfare Coalition Call
2026-01-09 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-23 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-06 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-20 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-06 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-20 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-03 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-17 11:00 - 12:00 and 4 more dates | https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/Yp_omhpyRjubXz0_6PtQ4A

ICOY Monthly Member Call
2026-01-14 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-02-25 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-11 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-08 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-13 12:00 - 13:00 | https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/rnBsuXFtSqiNaIICo7AUPg

ICOY x Elevate Kickoff Webinar
2026-01-29 12:00 - 13:00 | https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/Ll3cqjxSSPqvOJRip8ldWQ
We know that the funding landscape for your work is uncertain, and that organizations are more resource-constrained than ever. We’ve heard from many of you that are looking for strategies to replace lost public funds and bolster relationships with private funders. That’s why we are pleased to announce our new partnership with Elevate.
Join us on January 29 for a partnership kick off webinar to learn about Elevate and key ICOY member benefits.
Elevate is a leading grant writing firm, known nationally for their highly strategic, data-driven approach to establish and grow nonprofit grant programs. Since its founding in 2013, the team at Elevate has raised well over $1 Billion in grant funding for their nonprofit partners working in the areas of housing, human services, mental and behavioral health, workforce development, policy advocacy, and much more.
Webinar attendees will have a chance to meet the team at Elevate, who will share some background information about their work and how they support nonprofit organizations. They’ll also provide details about our new partnership and key benefits just for ICOY members, including discounts and access to learning opportunities.

ICOY 101
2026-02-11 13:00 - 14:00 | https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/zxxptgYWSdSIxYS4A5rgSQ
Join ICOY’s Membership team for an overview of ICOY’s benefits, partnerships, history, and offerings! This session will be geared towards new staff at ICOY’s member organizations as well as prospective members. All are welcome!
Email Sr. Manager of Communications & Outreach Conor Van Santen (cvansanten@icoyouth.org) with any questions you may have!

SavvyFi's Student Loan Wake-Up Call: Are You on the Right Path?
2026-04-02 12:30 - 13:30 | https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/VNL2gi4pT-C6bPqSu9y__w
SavvyFi’s Student Loan Wake-Up Call: Are You on the Right Path?
Open to all employees of ICOY member organizations

Whether you’re in default on your student loan payments, unsure about your repayment plan, working toward Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), or holding Parent PLUS loans that may require consolidation before July, this session will help you understand where you stand and what to do next.
You’ll learn:

How to find all your loans and balances
How to get out of default
How to confirm your PSLF progress
What to know about Parent PLUS consolidation deadlines
Recent legislative updates that may affect forgiveness

We’ll also answer your questions live.
If you’ve been avoiding your loans, or just aren’t sure you’re on the right path, this session is for you.
Contact Sr. Manager of Communications & Outreach Conor Van Santen with any questions.

Trauma Talks: Resilience After Sexual Trauma
2026-04-07 13:00 - 15:00 | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1485349613679?aff=oddtdtcreator
This training will investigate the prevalence of child sexual abuse and sexual trafficking while exploring its impact on youth development specifically pertaining to possible social emotional consequences. This content will highlight the family and community systems and structures that create environments of vulnerability and lead to significant risk factors in youth. Finally, participants will gain an understanding of challenges of expressing the impact of these experiences and give providers tangible tools to support youth in their healing.
Please note, this event/training is not affiliated with or in partnership with IDHS. Everyone is welcome to attend!
Content Warning: Please note that this topic will touch on sensitive topics related to trauma such as the prevalence of child sexual abuse, sexual trafficking, their impacts, and the familial, communal, and societal structures and circumstances that put youth at risk for these experiences. Please be aware that some content may be distressing or triggering for individuals with personal and professional experiences of these and related traumas and challenges. While facilitators will include content warnings for prepared materials, please be aware that there may be self or case related disclosures from participants. We encourage you to practice self-care and feel free to step away at any time. For any additional needs or resources please reach out to our team at trauma_initiatives@icoyouth.org
ICOY currently offers Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for participants with active Social Work and Professional Counseling licenses (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC) only. All CEU requests must be made in the evaluation form.
About the Facilitaor:
Marlee Goodman (she/her) – Marlee Goodman has a strong foundation in direct service, with experience in grief, affinity spaces and identity, community building, and advocacy. Currently serving as a Training + Trauma Specialist, and LGBTQ+ Liaison at ICOY, she leads CARES, ICOY’s for-hire Trauma-Informed Services, and facilitates training and capacity-building to support service providers with gaining tools, skills, and knowledge about trauma-informed care. As an LGBTQ+ Liaison she ensures that ICOY is meeting the needs of organizations serving queer children, youth, families, and service providers across the state. Marlee use trauma-informed principles, restorative and reparative models, and intersectionality to guide every aspect of her work. Her approach to content and facilitation is rooted in her commitment to supporting organizations in their journey to not only dismantle oppressive systems, but to center communities in making healing accessible and sustainable.
