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  • IYIP 101: Foundations & Contract Compliance

    This IYIP 101 training equips new program staff and case managers with the tools to successfully implement your IYIP program. We'll break down the NOFO, covering eligible populations, performance goals, and allowable costs, so you know exactly what you signed up for. We will dive into the PPR and learn how to avoid common errors.…

  • The Impact of Trauma on Youth

    During this session, participants will dive into understanding the profound impact trauma has on youth. Participants will receive a comprehensive understanding of trauma responses, including their relation to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), brain development, behavior, and more. Additionally, this training will explore the ways in which early trauma can breed negative mental health challenges for…

  • Older Youth Permanency Training

    Older Youth Permanency Training
    Goodwill Industries 3905 N. University Peoria, IL 61614 Goodwill Industries 3905 N. University Peoria, IL 61614, Peoria

    The session is designed for providers working in Family Advocacy Centers (FACs), with youth in foster care, foster parents, & local agencies Please join Sankofa Safe Child Initiative for a two-day, in-person training held from 9:00am-to 4:00pm each day on Older Youth Permanency. This training is designed for professionals and service providers working in Family Advocacy…

  • Grants, Funding & Sustainability 101

    Grants and funding can feel like a closed system to staff who haven't navigated it directly. This two-hour foundational training gives participants a shared understanding of how grant funding works, built around hands-on, interactive activities. Participants will learn to distinguish between public and private funding sources and apply a simple test for deciding whether a…

  • Restorative Justice 201: Practicing the Principles

    Building on the foundations established in RJ 101, this interactive session explores how restorative justice principles come to life in complex, real-world situations. Through facilitated discussion, applied scenarios, and opportunities for reflection, participants will deepen their understanding of shared power, trauma-informed practice, and restorative decision-making. The session also introduces transformative justice as a complementary framework…

  • ICOY Monthly Member Call

    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.

  • Trauma and Bullying

    Gain a clear understanding of what trauma and bullying is, including causes, effects, and long-term impacts on individuals. Learn to cultivate empathy and develop a trauma-informed approach when working with individuals who have had or are creating this experience. One and a Half Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be available for participants with social work…

  • Introduction to the CBAT-O

    Hosted by ICOY's Education & Resource Development Team, this session combines an informational overview and live demonstration of the CBAT-O for IDHS-funded providers and sites. Participants will be guided through the assessment history, purpose, and structure, followed by step-by-step instruction on how to complete it. At least one program manager from each participating agency is required to attend. Questions are welcomed throughout,…

  • Complex Trauma and Human Trafficking

    This training provides an overview of complex trauma and its connection to human trafficking. Participants will gain an understanding of complex trauma and human trafficking, including how prolonged trauma impacts survivors’ emotional and behavioral responses. The session will also explore the signs and symptoms of trauma bonding. One and a Half Continuing Education Units (CEUs)…

  • LGBTQ+ Learning Community

    Join us for our monthly LGBTQ+ Learning Community, facilitated by Marlee Goodman, ICOY’s LGBTQ+ Liaison, HRC, and Training & Trauma Initiatives Specialist. 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…

  • Building a Neuroinclusive Culture

    Whether or not it's been named directly, young people and staff who are neurodivergent are present in every program. This session looks at the organizational and programmatic shifts that create real belonging for all youth and staff. It explores how everyday practices, policies, and physical spaces shape whether people who are neurodivergent feel included or…

  • CCBYS 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 within the context of an agency's legal responsibilities. Topics covered include: decision-making authority and the various parties involved; juvenile justice laws and intersecting legal proceedings; crisis situations and response strategies; the health rights of minors without parental consent; and legal…

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