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SUMMARY:Guiding\, Not Telling: Using Motivational Interviewing to Shape Session Focus Together
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn how to collaboratively develop agendas and guide conversations in ways that support\, rather than steer\, the people they serve. This session introduces core MI strategies for establishing focus while honoring autonomy\, enhancing engagement\, and creating a shared sense of direction for the work ahead. \nThree Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be available for participants with 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: Gabriela Zapata-Alma
URL:https://www.icoyouth.org/event/guiding-not-telling-using-motivational-interviewing-to-shape-session/
CATEGORIES:IDHS Capacity Building Training Topic
LOCATION:https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/kuSTBB7vQfuMxvQWPqehYw
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SUMMARY:Managing Unconscious Bias
DESCRIPTION:Recognize\, understand\, and manage unconscious bias to create a more diverse\, equitable\, and inclusive (DEI) workplace. Participants will explore the nature of unconscious bias\, its impact on decision-making and behavior\, and strategies to mitigate its effects. \nTwo Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be available for participants with 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: Heshima Mance
URL:https://www.icoyouth.org/event/managing-unconscious-bias-2/
CATEGORIES:IDHS Capacity Building Training Topic
LOCATION:https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/YdGZNDZXRuSc2p__sWzcKA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T120000
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SUMMARY:Reimagining Community: Practice & Application Lab
DESCRIPTION:This in-person workshop is a facilitated learning environment where providers apply the concepts from the virtual series to real scenarios and organizational contexts. The lab focuses on practical skill-building\, reflective dialogue\, and collaborative problem-solving. \n Focus Areas:\n• Making meaning of the four core elements of thriving community life: safety\, youth voice\, belonging through intentional space design\, and sustaining the people who hold the work\n• Applying the core elements into real provider contexts\n• Peer exchange and shared learning across provider sites and roles \nWhat Participants Leave With:\n• Concrete strategies for building relational trust with youth and families\n• Tools for designing environments where belonging can emerge\n• Language and approaches for supporting youth agency and shared leadership\n• A personal sustainability plan and organization-specific takeaways. \nTwo Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be available for participants with 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: Karlyn Boens
URL:https://www.icoyouth.org/event/reimagining-community-practice-application-lab-2/
CATEGORIES:IDHS Capacity Building Training Topic
LOCATION:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reimagining-community-practice-application-lab-tickets-1977308870058?aff=oddtdtcreator
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T190058
CREATED:20251208T221642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T165623Z
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SUMMARY:Community Asset Mapping: Building Partnerships for Sustainable Impact
DESCRIPTION:This interactive\, introductory-level training will explore the fundamentals of Community Asset Mapping as a powerful tool for identifying local strengths\, resources\, and opportunities to support partnership development and long-term sustainability. Join us to connect\, collaborate\, and map your way to stronger partnerships and more resilient programs. Over the course of two hours\, participants will:\n– Gain a foundational understanding of community asset mapping\, including key concepts and types of assets (individual\, institutional\, physical\, cultural\, etc.)\n– Explore real-world examples of how asset mapping supports program planning\, community engagement\, and collaboration\n– Engage in hands-on exercises to practice identifying and categorizing community assets using asset mapping tools and frameworks\n– Learn strategies to apply asset mapping to partnership development and sustainability planning within their own communities or programs \nTwo Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be available for participants with 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: Nikki Gillani
URL:https://www.icoyouth.org/event/community-asset-mapping-building-partnerships-for-sustainable-impact/
CATEGORIES:IDHS Capacity Building Training Topic
LOCATION:https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/-IBYQm1GSMyJVxrslvUaDQ
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T180030Z
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SUMMARY:Grant Writing 101
DESCRIPTION:This introductory session is designed for nonprofit staff\, board members\, and volunteers with little or no experience writing a grant proposal. \nParticipants will learn: how to discern if a funding opportunity is a good fit for their organization; about the difference between public- and private-sector grants; about the current trends in grant making; how to structure a grant proposal for a foundation grant; and how to respond to an IDHS request for proposals. \nThree Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be available for participants with 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: Kristin Olson
URL:https://www.icoyouth.org/event/grant-writing-101-5/
CATEGORIES:IDHS Capacity Building Training Topic
LOCATION:https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/bbMAk_60S-y3zcDnhY-EFg
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SUMMARY:Restorative Justice 101
DESCRIPTION:Restorative Justice (RJ) 101 is a two 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 elements such as a case study scenario will allow participants to engage with the material actively. The training will conclude with a Q&A session and provide resources for further learning. \nTwo continuing education units (CEUs) will be available for participants with 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: Karlyn Boens
URL:https://www.icoyouth.org/event/restorative-justice-101-6/
CATEGORIES:IDHS Capacity Building Training Topic
LOCATION:https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/QUzQw2DrSaKqHewlq9hlZw
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UID:10002152-1770717600-1770811200@www.icoyouth.org
SUMMARY:Youth Experiencing Housing Instability 101
DESCRIPTION:This two-day webinar provides supervisory and front-line staff working in DHS funded Homeless Youth programs with essential information they need to ensure effective practice and compliance with the program’s regulations. Participants will learn how to best engage homeless youth and create the environments and programs that most effectively meet their needs. During this training we will review some of the unique needs and characteristics of the homeless youth population and provide an introduction to best practices for working with these young people through case studies\, group discussions\, and linkages to resources. Additionally\, the workshop will provide information about DHS requirements for Homeless Youth programs\, so staff and supervisors can understand how to ensure their compliance with their contract obligations. \nFour continuing education units (CEUs) will be available for participants with 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(s): Cheris Larson
URL:https://www.icoyouth.org/event/youth-experiencing-housing-instability-101-10/
CATEGORIES:Homeless Youth,IDHS Capacity Building Training Topic
LOCATION:https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/EvaHHQelSrKYS2dvBlDj1A
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T190058
CREATED:20251208T221636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T180714Z
UID:10002151-1770717600-1770724800@www.icoyouth.org
SUMMARY:Embracing Justice for All: Immigration & Intersectional Lenses
DESCRIPTION:This virtual training explores the impact of immigration policies on young people and families. With an emphasis on equity and culturally responsive practices\, participants will explore actionable strategies through real stories and practical frameworks to better support immigrant and mixed-status youth. \nTwo Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be available for participants with 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: Issac Carter
URL:https://www.icoyouth.org/event/embracing-justice-for-all-immigration/
CATEGORIES:IDHS Capacity Building Training Topic
LOCATION:https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/1fsxri-TSmeXA57jFcPfgw
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260209T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260209T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T190058
CREATED:20251208T221636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T165108Z
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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 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/ \nTrainers: LYTE Collective
URL:https://www.icoyouth.org/event/positive-youth-development-5/
CATEGORIES:IDHS Capacity Building Training Topic
LOCATION:https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/TXiYDWAbQcGKHncZo60rSQ
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260209T090000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T201939Z
UID:10002149-1770627600-1770634800@www.icoyouth.org
SUMMARY:From Operations to Governance: Increasing the Effectiveness of Your Board of Directors
DESCRIPTION:This two-hour virtual training will focus on the basic elements of building and sustaining a board of directors. Topics covered will include: \n•The role of boards in the nonprofit sector\n•The three duties of a board of directors: care\, loyalty\, and obedience\n•The difference between governing and operational boards\n•Board recruitments: including the use of a board grid\, developing a recruitment policy\, and onboarding\n•Ongoing board engagement \nSuggested Audience: Organizations that are less than ten years old\, organizations with less than ten board members who wish to increase the size of their board and their officers\, first time nonprofit CEOs/Executive Directors. \nTwo Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be available for participants with 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: Paul Hamann
URL:https://www.icoyouth.org/event/building-your-organizational-board/
CATEGORIES:IDHS Capacity Building Training Topic
LOCATION:https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/s1jUzmu3RO6SsMrUzLVQwQ
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260206T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260206T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T190058
CREATED:20251208T221635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T164818Z
UID:10002148-1770368400-1770379200@www.icoyouth.org
SUMMARY:Engagement as the Foundation of Change: Rooting in the Spirit of Motivational Interviewing
DESCRIPTION:This session focuses on the “Spirit” of Motivational Interviewing – partnership\, acceptance\, compassion\, and empowerment – as the essential starting point for all change work. Participants will learn how to cultivate authentic\, culturally responsive engagement that builds trust and rapport while honoring autonomy. Through exploration of MI’s relational elements\, participants will strengthen their ability to support motivation as a dynamic\, collaborative interpersonal process. \nThree Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be available for participants with 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: Gabriela Zapata-Alma
URL:https://www.icoyouth.org/event/engagement-as-the-foundation-of-change-rooting-in-the-spirit-of-motivational-interviewing/
CATEGORIES:IDHS Capacity Building Training Topic
LOCATION:https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/c8tHlmzMRTW1XmyuKnsi-g
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260204T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260204T153000
DTSTAMP:20260414T190058
CREATED:20251208T221628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T164600Z
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SUMMARY:Legal Training for Practitioners Working with Youth in Crisis
DESCRIPTION:Please join ICOY’s legal training to review best practices for working with youth and families in the context of an agency’s legal responsibilities. We will address decision-making authority and the various players\, juvenile justice laws\, and intersecting legal proceedings\, crisis situations and responses\, rights of minors without parental consent\, and legal guidelines for case managers. \nFive continuing education units (CEUs) will be available for participants with 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/ \nPlease Note: There will be a one hour lunch break. \nTrainers: Rights and Restoration Law Group \n 
URL:https://www.icoyouth.org/event/legal-training-for-practitioners-working-with-youth-in-crisis-2/
CATEGORIES:IDHS Capacity Building Training Topic
LOCATION:https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/284dePaFRVWbNRCMZutE_g
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260204T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260204T123000
DTSTAMP:20260414T190058
CREATED:20251208T221635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T164108Z
UID:10002147-1770197400-1770208200@www.icoyouth.org
SUMMARY:Gender and Sexuality 101
DESCRIPTION:This is an introductory course on Gender and Sexuality 101. This virtual training will focus on building foundational knowledge as well as best practices. Gender and Sexuality 101 aims to be accessible and beginner friendly\, to support facilitators who are beginning to work to make their programming more inclusive. This training will center on the understanding that all youth deserve access to safe spaces\, and this training will lay foundational knowledge for developing safe and inclusive practices in out-of-school time for LGBTQIA+ youth. \nTopics will include:\n– Spectra of Identities\n– Intersectionality\n– Pronouns\n– Social Determinants of Health \nThree Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be available for participants with 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: Andrew Hitzhusen
URL:https://www.icoyouth.org/event/gender-and-sexuality-101-2/
CATEGORIES:IDHS Capacity Building Training Topic
LOCATION:https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tbxUmeYnTQer4F-cTODFrg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260128T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260128T160000
DTSTAMP:20260414T190058
CREATED:20251208T221628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T194317Z
UID:10002145-1769605200-1769616000@www.icoyouth.org
SUMMARY:Gender and Sexuality 101
DESCRIPTION:This is an introductory course on Gender and Sexuality 101. This virtual training will focus on building foundational knowledge as well as best practices. Gender and Sexuality 101 aims to be accessible and beginner friendly\, to support facilitators who are beginning to work to make their programming more inclusive. This training will center on the understanding that all youth deserve access to safe spaces\, and this training will lay foundational knowledge for developing safe and inclusive practices in out-of-school time for LGBTQIA+ youth. \nTopics will include:\n– Spectra of Identities\n– Intersectionality\n– Pronouns \n-Social Determinants of Health \nThree Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be available for participants with 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: Andrew Hitzhusen
URL:https://www.icoyouth.org/event/gender-and-sexuality-101/
CATEGORIES:IDHS Capacity Building Training Topic
LOCATION:https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/xYv3labXQx6iotfxBwbU3g
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T140000
DTSTAMP:20260414T190058
CREATED:20251208T221627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T175338Z
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SUMMARY:Reimagining Community: Practice & Application Lab
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an IN-PERSON Learning Community! This in person lab focuses on practical skill-building\, reflective dialogue\, and collaborative problem-solving. \nFocus Areas:\n• Making meaning of the four core elements of thriving community life: safety\, youth voice\, belonging through intentional space design\, and sustaining the people who hold the work\n• Applying the core elements into real provider contexts\n• Peer exchange and shared learning across provider sites and roles. \nTwo Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be available for participants with 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: Karlyn Boens
URL:https://www.icoyouth.org/event/reimagining-community-practice-application-lab/
CATEGORIES:IDHS Capacity Building Training Topic
LOCATION:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reimagining-community-practice-application-lab-tickets-1975326276066?aff=oddtdtcreator
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260126T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260126T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T190058
CREATED:20251208T221627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T164231Z
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SUMMARY:Comprehensive Community Based Youth Services 101 (CCBYS 101)
DESCRIPTION: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 families; how to interact effectively with partners in the community including law enforcement officers\, school personnel and child welfare workers; and how to initiate effective case management for clients. \nThree and a Half Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be available for participants with 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: Tiana Cody
URL:https://www.icoyouth.org/event/comprehensive-community-based-youth-services-101-ccbys-101/
CATEGORIES:IDHS Capacity Building Training Topic
LOCATION:https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/nEhat4vaTR2kDNRMal_NDQ
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260123T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T190058
CREATED:20251208T221627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T180455Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Motivational Interviewing
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a 2-day training of a comprehensive yet accessible introduction to Motivational Interviewing (MI)\, this session grounds participants in MI’s core principles\, evidence base\, and real-world applications across supportive service settings. Participants will build a shared vocabulary for MI\, practice essential skills\, and understand the four key processes that guide MI conversations. They will leave with practical tools they can begin applying immediately to strengthen engagement and support meaningful behavior change. \nSix continuing education units (CEUs) will be available for participants with 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/. Please note this is a 2 day training from 9-12pm on both days. \nTrainer: Gabriela Zapata-Alma
URL:https://www.icoyouth.org/event/introduction-to-motivational-interviewing/
CATEGORIES:IDHS Capacity Building Training Topic
LOCATION:https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/HIqzlJhTTx6OZXzuD2SYHA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T123000
DTSTAMP:20260414T190058
CREATED:20251208T221624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T163726Z
UID:10002141-1768987800-1768998600@www.icoyouth.org
SUMMARY:Grant Writing 101
DESCRIPTION:This introductory session is designed for nonprofit staff\, board members\, and volunteers with little or no experience writing a grant proposal. Participants will learn: how to discern if a funding opportunity is a good fit for their organization; about the difference between public- and private-sector grants; about the current trends in grant making; how to structure a grant proposal for a foundation grant; and how to respond to an IDHS request for proposals. \nThree continuing education units (CEUs) will be available for participants with 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: Kristin Olson
URL:https://www.icoyouth.org/event/grant-writing-101-2/
CATEGORIES:IDHS Capacity Building Training Topic
LOCATION:https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/E8kR-XwZRZi-Yf8Xk5LT7Q
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T160000
DTSTAMP:20260414T190058
CREATED:20251208T221623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T163607Z
UID:10002140-1768392000-1768406400@www.icoyouth.org
SUMMARY:Introduction of Motivational Interviewing
DESCRIPTION:This ICOY training provides an overview of motivational interviewing and its key elements for effective practice: Values\, Ambivalence\, Empathy\, the Spirit of MI\, O.A.R.S\, and Eliciting Change Talk. The main focus of motivational interviewing is to partner with the individual to enhance motivation and utilize ambivalence to build a successful plan for making change. Compared with other non-directive counseling\, this method is focused and guiding\, allowing for more partnership and collaboration. \nPlease Note: This training is highly interactive and full participation is expected. All participants are required to engage in group discussions\, breakout room activities\, and have both audio and video on for the duration of the session. Failure to actively participate may affect your eligibility to receive attendance credit\, a Certificate of Attendance (COA)\, or Continuing Education Units (CEUs).  \nTrainer: Lori Egizio
URL:https://www.icoyouth.org/event/introduction-of-motivational-interviewing/
CATEGORIES:IDHS Capacity Building Training Topic
LOCATION:https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/2fbq3xGASued92q0pzwGuQ
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260112T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260112T133000
DTSTAMP:20260414T190058
CREATED:20251208T221623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T163444Z
UID:10002139-1768212000-1768224600@www.icoyouth.org
SUMMARY:Casey Life Skills
DESCRIPTION: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 and other positive youth development programs. Participants in this training will learn how to partner with young people to assess and develop appropriate case plans and how to use free life skills resources to point young people toward success. \nThree and a half continuing education units (CEUs) will be available for participants with 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(s): Cheris Larson
URL:https://www.icoyouth.org/event/casey-life-skills-19/
CATEGORIES:IDHS Capacity Building Training Topic
LOCATION:https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/w8UvwTK1QO-QELaaVzISzA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T190058
CREATED:20251208T221623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T163035Z
UID:10002138-1767866400-1767873600@www.icoyouth.org
SUMMARY:Building Community and Coalitions: Coalition Building Against Systems of Oppression
DESCRIPTION:This session\, focused on building cross-sector coalitions within youth-serving spaces\, explores how to unite organizations in disrupting systems that harm young people—especially those from marginalized communities. Participants will leave with tools to strengthen collective power and foster long-term collaboration. \nTwo continuing education units (CEUs) will be available for participants with 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: Moriah Johnson
URL:https://www.icoyouth.org/event/building-community-and-coalitions-coalition-building-against-systems-of-oppression/
CATEGORIES:IDHS Capacity Building Training Topic
LOCATION:https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/zjOqYrMVSrysjO_kudL7ZQ
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T113000
DTSTAMP:20260414T190058
CREATED:20251208T221622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T163043Z
UID:10002137-1767866400-1767871800@www.icoyouth.org
SUMMARY:Foundations of Youth Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:Foundations of Youth Mental Health introduces participants to the core principles of adolescent development and the mental health risk factors that can influence youth well-being. The training reviews how biological\, cognitive\, and environmental changes contribute to vulnerability during this stage. It also teaches participants to recognize the signs and symptoms of common youth mental health disorders to support early identification and intervention. \nOne and a Half continuing education units (CEUs) will be available for participants with 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: Heshima Mance
URL:https://www.icoyouth.org/event/foundations-of-youth-mental-health/
CATEGORIES:IDHS Capacity Building Training Topic
LOCATION:https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/ziogEeeIT_manMLlPw2_Gw
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251212T133000
DTSTAMP:20260414T190058
CREATED:20251201T171720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T175124Z
UID:10002121-1765533600-1765546200@www.icoyouth.org
SUMMARY:Casey Life Skills
DESCRIPTION: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 and other positive youth development programs. Participants in this training will learn how to partner with young people to assess and develop appropriate case plans and how to use free life skills resources to point young people toward success.\n\nThree and a half continuing education units (CEUs) will be available for participants with 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.\n\nTrainer: Cheris Larson
URL:https://www.icoyouth.org/event/casey-life-skills-18/
CATEGORIES:IDHS Capacity Building Training Topic
LOCATION:https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/99iBo_DgRQuPrWi9kYSy5A#/registration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T113000
DTSTAMP:20260414T190058
CREATED:20250909T191425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T164923Z
UID:10002094-1765359000-1765366200@www.icoyouth.org
SUMMARY:Positive Workplace Culture
DESCRIPTION:This training is designed to help organizations cultivate a positive workplace culture that enhances employee satisfaction\, productivity\, and overall organizational success. Participants will learn the key components of a positive work environment\, strategies to foster a supportive and inclusive culture\, and practical tools for maintaining a healthy workplace. \nTwo Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be available for participants with 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: Heshima Mance
URL:https://www.icoyouth.org/event/positive-workplace-culture-2/
CATEGORIES:IDHS Capacity Building Training Topic
LOCATION:https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/LUg2IDTeQkmAEzVKCT8qaw
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251208T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251208T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T190058
CREATED:20250909T191410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T170817Z
UID:10002091-1765188000-1765198800@www.icoyouth.org
SUMMARY:CYS 201
DESCRIPTION:In this training\, we will discuss building Area Project Boards\, Community Committees\, and Youth Committees with an emphasis on member retention. Engaging committees and retaining members is essential to the CYS program. Community engagement and activity implementation are the basis for the 8 objectives that CYS is grounded on. We will also dive into discussing how to engage your communities and implement activities to support delinquency and violence prevention in this training.\nThree Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be available for participants with 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: Emily Middleton
URL:https://www.icoyouth.org/event/cys-201-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Youth Services (CYS),IDHS Capacity Building Training Topic
LOCATION:https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/2Nv8T6_ESjqUVgZ-TjccNw
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T123000
DTSTAMP:20260414T190058
CREATED:20250909T191410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T193011Z
UID:10002090-1764842400-1764851400@www.icoyouth.org
SUMMARY:IYIP 3473 Management Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Hello\, IYIP 3473 providers! Please join us for today’s management meeting for IYIP providers. As a reminder\, this meeting is virtual and is mandatory for each program with the purpose of increasing communication across programs and with the state.
URL:https://www.icoyouth.org/event/iyip-3473-management-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:Illinois Youth Investment Program (IYIP),IDHS Capacity Building Training Topic
LOCATION:https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/PmlDL-uWSnmcDN45essHHg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T190058
CREATED:20251119T215703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T145635Z
UID:10002119-1764842400-1764849600@www.icoyouth.org
SUMMARY:Overview of eCornerstone
DESCRIPTION:This introductory training will provide participants with an overview of the eCornerstone system including specific data entry information for CCBYS\, Redeploy\, Teen REACH and Homeless Youth programs. Participants will walk through the process of logging in to eCornerstone and entering client data from enrollment to discharge. By the end of the training\, participants will be able to accurately enter client information and successfully utilize the software. \nTwo continuing education units (CEUs) will be available for participants with 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. \nFor more information on ICOY’s training attendance policy please see here: https://www.icoyouth.org/attendance-policy/ \nTrainer: Sam Sorensen
URL:https://www.icoyouth.org/event/overview-of-ecornerstone-10/
CATEGORIES:IDHS Capacity Building Training Topic
LOCATION:https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/xHeAPBagRrC412wv9Gl9ww
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251202T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251203T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T190058
CREATED:20250909T191410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T192954Z
UID:10002089-1764669600-1764763200@www.icoyouth.org
SUMMARY:Youth Experiencing Housing Instability 101
DESCRIPTION:This two-day webinar provides supervisory and front-line staff working in DHS funded Homeless Youth programs with essential information they need to ensure effective practice and compliance with the program’s regulations.\nParticipants will learn how to best engage homeless youth and create the environments and programs that most effectively meet their needs. During this training we will review some of the unique needs and characteristics of the homeless youth population and provide an introduction to best practices for working with these young people through case studies\, group discussions\, and linkages to resources. Additionally\, the workshop will provide information about DHS requirements for Homeless Youth programs\, so staff and supervisors can understand how to ensure their compliance with their contract obligations. \nFour continuing education units (CEUs) will be available for participants with 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: Sam Sorensen
URL:https://www.icoyouth.org/event/youth-experiencing-housing-instability-101-9/
CATEGORIES:Homeless Youth,IDHS Capacity Building Training Topic
LOCATION:https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/qVAuSjVwSEqOTTtrz3IfWA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T123000
DTSTAMP:20260414T190058
CREATED:20250909T191404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T192850Z
UID:10002086-1763458200-1763469000@www.icoyouth.org
SUMMARY:Grant Writing 201: Distinct & Unique- Setting Your Organization Apart from Other Grant Applicants
DESCRIPTION:Imagine a grant officer sitting in front of the stack of proposals she received today. How do you ensure that she forwards your proposal on for review? Imagine a grant reader who has two days to review a dozen grant proposals. How do you increase your chances that he will read past your executive summary? Imagine several organizations similar to yours submitting proposals similar to yours. How do you make your proposal stand out from the rest? Although there are no guarantees to securing grants\, there are many strategies you can use to distinguish yourself from other applicants.\nTrainer: Kristin Olson
URL:https://www.icoyouth.org/event/grant-writing-201-distinct-unique-setting-your-organization-apart-from-other-grant-applicants-2/
CATEGORIES:IDHS Capacity Building Training Topic
LOCATION:https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/Un9j2qA2TF-BkVk_TWpvDw
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251117T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251117T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T190058
CREATED:20250909T191404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T192832Z
UID:10002085-1763380800-1763391600@www.icoyouth.org
SUMMARY:Postive Youth Development
DESCRIPTION:Understanding Youth Development: Harnessing the Power to Transform Individuals and Communities: History / Core Concepts / Practical Application\nThis 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 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/ \nTrainers: LYTE Collective
URL:https://www.icoyouth.org/event/postive-youth-development-2/
CATEGORIES:IDHS Capacity Building Training Topic
LOCATION:https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/2ghElQ5NSMuA3pzL1jCl4Q
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