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.
Events
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Restorative Justice 202: ReGeneration Circle: Healing in the Restorative Justice Process
The purpose of the circles is to invoke deep self-inspection through reflection and creating deep relations by sitting at the hearth encircled by the core beliefs of restorative circle keeping. The process for this circle session is centered on the reflection of self. We would ground ourselves in focusing on releasing the energies of affirmation…
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Decoding the RFP
Reading a request for proposals (RFP) is its own skill, and this session helps participants build their RFP muscles. This session will go into the technical components of an RFP and ensure that anyone can decipher what is being asked for and what is essential to include. Participants leave with more confi dence navigating RFPs…
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Civic Engagement Workshop – RPSA Greater, IL
Please register for this required Civic Engagement Workshop. During this 90-minute virtual session, RPSA providers will review civic engagement initiatives, share promising practices, and collaborate on strategies to strengthen civic engagement efforts across their communities.
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IYIP Management
Please join us for an in-person IYIP Management Meeting! This meeting is for 3356 providers. As a reminder, this meeting is mandatory for each program with the purpose of increasing communication across programs and with the state. If you have any questions please reach out to your program manager Autumn Griffin agriffin@icoyouth.org
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Reimagining Community: Collective Care & Provider Sustainability
Centers community care as protective for providers. Addresses burnout, shared holding, and relational grounding practices. Providers develop strategies for. Two Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be available for participants with social work and professional counseling licenses (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC). If you would like to request CEUs, you may do so in the evaluation survey…
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Youth Villages Presents GuideTree 2.0
Virtual EventJoin us for a presentation about the programs and services offered by Youth Villages. Learn about the current implementation of LifeSet and GuideTree, and gain an overview of Intercept, an intensive in-home family therapy program designed to support families and help youth remain safely at home whenever possible. This session provides an opportunity to learn more about these services and how they support children, youth, and families. Click here to register!
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LGBTQ+ Youth Mental Health & Suicide Prevention
The Trevor Project’s 2025 National Survey on the Mental Health of LGBTQ+ Youth found that LGBTQ+ youth experience disproportionately high rates of mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety, suicidality, and co-occurring mental health concerns. This session explores the complex and compounding factors that place LGBTQ+ youth at increased risk for negative mental health outcomes. Participants…
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Intergenerational Trauma and Development
This session provides participants with a foundational understanding of how early trauma and chronic stress can influence development well into adolescence and young adulthood. While children are often viewed as naturally resilient, true resilience depends heavily on the context and systems surrounding a child’s development. Together, participants will explore two critical periods in human development…
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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…
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The Five Doors of Access: An Introduction
This introductory session guides service providers through each of the five dimensions of access: Physical, Sensory, Communication, Emotional, and Relational. Rather than framing accessibility as a compliance obligation, the session invites participants to see inclusion as an act of welcome, asking not whether a space meets a minimum standard but who is being invited in,…
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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 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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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,…





