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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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  • Community Youth Services (CYS) Management Meeting

    Virtual Event

    Please join us for the quarterly CYS 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 CYS funding from IDHS.  

  • Child Welfare Coalition Call

    Join 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…

  • Scale Up Your SEL: Define It

    Social Emotional Learning (SEL) is an integral part of youth development, but what does “SEL” truly mean within the unique context of your program? In this workshop, “Scale Up Your SEL: Define It,” we will move through the core components of social emotional learning and collaboratively develop a clear, shared understanding tailored to your specific…

  • 2026 ICOY Annual Member Meeting

    Eastland Suites Hotel & Conference Center 1801 Eastland Dr, Bloomington, IL, United States

    Save the date! The 2026 ICOY Annual Member Meeting will be June 16th & 17th in Bloomington, IL. Further details on programming and registration TBA.

  • Talk the Leads to Change: The Art of Building Motivation with Motivational Interviewing

    This session focuses on recognizing, evoking, and strategically reinforcing “change talk” - the self-motivational statements most strongly associated with behavior change. Participants will practice MI skills that strengthen intrinsic motivation, build momentum, and support people in moving toward their own meaningful, self-defined goals. Three Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be available for participants with social…

  • Overview of eCornerstone

    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…

  • Reimagining Community: Safety

    Reframes safety as a relational and community based condition rooted in connection and shared care.Includes trauma-informed, beloved community and healing-centered principles. Providers gain shared language and assessment tools for identifying and cultivating community-based safety. Two Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be available for participants with social work and professional counseling licenses (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC).…

  • Navigating “Resistance” with Motivational Interviewing: Softening Sustain Talk and Dancing with Discord

    This session helps participants understand and respond skillfully to sustain talk and discord, which are often misinterpreted as “resistance.” Participants will learn MI-consistent strategies to reduce tension, maintain collaboration, and transform challenging moments into opportunities for engagement and productive change conversations. Three Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be available for participants with social work and…

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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