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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Trauma and Grief
IDHS Trauma TrainingDr. Gabor Mate says the antidote to trauma is to grieve. In this session we will explore the many forms of grief through lenses spanning from internalized to environmental. We will explore the complex, compounding, and often ambiguous relationship between grief and trauma. Where does one start, and the other stop? Finally, we will embrace…
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CYS 201
Virtual EventCommunity Youth Services (CYS)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…
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Homeless Youth Management Meeting
Virtual EventHomeless YouthPlease join us for the quarterly HY Management Meeting. As a reminder, this meeting is mandatory for each program with the purpose of increasing communication across programs and with the state. Please note: this meeting is only open to organizations that currently receive HY funding from IDHS.
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Positive Workplace Culture
Virtual EventIDHS Capacity Building Training TopicThis 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. Two Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be…
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ICOY Monthly Member Call
ICOY MembersRegister 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.
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Informational Webinar: CCBYS GOALS Live Sessions 2026
Comprehensive Community Based Youth Services (CCBYS)Please join us for a one-hour informational session on GOALS training for CCBYS providers. This session will cover key dates, instructions for the live sessions, and what to expect regarding registration needs. The session will be recorded and shared with all participants.
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Trauma-Informed De-Escalation
Comprehensive Community Based Youth Services (CCBYS)This training will present an overview of the factors that can escalate a situation and/or individual. Together we will go through the escalation cycle and responses to each phase, work to understand how to identify our own and others’ conflict styles, trauma responses, and triggers. We will learn practical de-escalation principles and skills to support…
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IYIP Management Meeting
Virtual EventIllinois Youth Investment Program (IYIP)Please join us for the quarterly IYIP Management Meeting. As a reminder, this meeting is mandatory for each program with the purpose of increasing communication across programs and with the state. Please note: this meeting is only open to organizations that currently receive IYIP funding from IDHS.
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Casey Life Skills
IDHS Capacity Building Training TopicPlease 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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Child Welfare Coalition Call
ICOY MembersJoin 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…
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Domestic Violence and Trauma
Trauma Training TopicUnderstanding Domestic Violence is beyond observing individual relationships. Understanding Domestic Violence requires a reflection of larger society and systems to truly address its impact. Additionally, we will address the unique barriers for communities, such as mothers, youth, elders, immigrants, individuals with disabilities as a few examples. Participants will grow shared language and tools to best…
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Grant Writing Workshop: Federal Grants- Taking It Step by Step
Virtual EventIDHS Capacity Building Training TopicApplying for a federal grant may seem like a daunting task. This in-person session will walk you through the steps of finding federal grants that are a good fit for your organization, registering your agency, reviewing the grant guidance, navigating the application portal, structuring a multi-year budget, and submitting a competitive proposal. The session is…





