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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Developmental Trauma and Maternal Stress
IDHS Trauma TrainingThis 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 trauma, true resilience is dependent on the context and wider systems in which a child develops. Together, we’ll explore key concepts such as maternal buffering,…
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Engagement as the Foundation of Change: Rooting in the Spirit of Motivational Interviewing
IDHS Capacity Building Training TopicThis 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…
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Building Your Organizational Board
IDHS Capacity Building Training TopicThis two-hour 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 •The three duties of a board of directors: care, loyalty, and obedience •The difference between governing and operational boards •Board recruitments: including the use of a board…
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Embracing Justice for All: Immigration
IDHS Capacity Building Training TopicEmbracing Justice for All: Immigration & Intersectional Lenses: This 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. Two Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be…
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Positive Youth Development
IDHS Capacity Building Training TopicUnderstanding 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…
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Youth Experiencing Housing Instability 101
Homeless YouthThis 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…
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ICOY 101
Virtual EventOnlineJoin 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!
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CBAT-O Final Reports & Results
CBAT-OThese webinars are designed to help providers gain clarity on how to interpret their CBAT-O final report and results. Our team will walk them through each component of the report (including the Trauma-Sensitive Environmental Checklist, Comment Section, and section-by-section CBAT-O results). We will also review the information included in the accompanying email, such as training…
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The Intersection of LGBTQ+ Identity and Systems
IDHS Trauma TrainingOver 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 session will explore the complex and compounding factors that put queer youth at high risk for system involvement. Together we will unpack the societal factors,…
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Restorative Justice 101
IDHS Capacity Building Training TopicRJ 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.…
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Grant Writing 101
IDHS Capacity Building Training TopicThis 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…
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Community Asset Mapping: Building Partnerships for Sustainable Impact
IDHS Capacity Building Training TopicThis 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.Over the course of two hours, participants will: * Gain a foundational understanding of community asset mapping, including key concepts and types of assets (individual, institutional, physical, cultural, etc.) * Explore real-world examples of…