IDHS Trainings
Events
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Gender and Sexuality 101
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…
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Legal Training for Practitioners Working with Youth in Crisis
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…
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Building a Trauma-Informed Organization
Creating a trauma-informed organization does not have a one-size fits all approach. This training serves as a guide for organizations in developing and growing trauma-informed care within its organizational structures.…
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Developmental Trauma and Maternal Stress
This session offers attendees a foundational understanding of how trauma and stress can impact us even before birth. While it’s often assumed that children are naturally resilient to stress and…
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Engagement as the Foundation of Change: Rooting in the Spirit of Motivational Interviewing
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…
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From Operations to Governance: Increasing the Effectiveness of Your Board of Directors
This two-hour virtual training will focus on the basic elements of building and sustaining a board of directors. Topics covered will include: •The role of boards in the nonprofit sector…
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Embracing Justice for All: Immigration & Intersectional Lenses
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…
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Positive Youth Development
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…
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Youth Experiencing Housing Instability 101
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.…
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The Intersection of LGBTQ+ Identity and Systems
Over 30% of youth in the child welfare + justice systems identify as LGBTQIA2S+. Why is this percentage over 3X as much as their representation in the general population? This…
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Restorative Justice 101
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…
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Grant Writing 101
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…