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.
Child Welfare Coalition Call
Join ICOY and other member organizations on a biweekly 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…
Youthcare Regional Provider Meeting- One Hope United-Aurora Site
One Hope United - The Aurora Early Learning CenterThe Illinois Collaboration on Youth (ICOY) and YouthCare are excited to be hosting a series of four Regional Provider Meetings. The goals of the town hall meetings are to: Update participants on YouthCare’s achievements since its inception, and learn about YouthCare’s goals in the upcoming year Educate participants about the full range of YouthCare benefits…
IDHS Trauma Training: Virtual Learning Communites
Join us for an insightful discussion exploring 'Understanding Trauma in Youth Development' and 'Engaging Youth Voice, Family, and Community.' Participants can select the discussion topic they prefer to join. Our learning communities will foster peer-to-peer provider learning through breakout rooms, small group discussions, and resource sharing. Led by members of the ICOY Trauma Initiatives, these…
IDHS Trauma Virtual Learning Communities
IDHS Trauma Virtual Learning Communities were created to complement the Capacity Building Assessment Tool for Organizations (CBAT-O). The goal is to support organizations in their focus of developing a strategic plan for implementing trauma-informed change while considering each organization’s strengths, weakness, opportunities, and threats. All IDHS funded organizations are expected to attend at least one Virtual Learning Community session. Learning communities will emphasize peer-to-peer provider learning through…
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 government…
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 ahylka@icoyouth.org for more information.
CCBYS 101
Join us for this webinar to learn what you need to know in order to effectively provide Comprehensive Community-Based Youth Services (CCBYS) and comply with program regulations. This training is perfect for crisis workers and new supervisors. Through lectures, case studies, group exercises and role play, participants will learn how to work with youth and…
IDHS Trauma Training: Vicarious Trauma
This training addresses trauma and its impact on those in caring professions. Participants will discuss the “caring traumas” and learn how to identify and address the signs and symptoms of each. Additionally, participants will contextualize these concepts by examining the systemic issues that can contribute to them. Finally, participants will learn about ways to address…
IDHS Trauma Training: Vicarious Trauma
This training addresses trauma and its impact on those in caring professions. Participants will discuss the “caring traumas” and learn how to identify and address the signs and symptoms of each. Additionally, participants will contextualize these concepts by examining the systemic issues that can contribute to them. Finally, participants will learn about ways to address…
IDHS Trauma Training: Virtual Learning Communites
Join us for an insightful discussion exploring 'Understanding Trauma in Youth Development' and 'Engaging Youth Voice, Family, and Community.' Participants can select the discussion topic they prefer to join. Our learning communities will foster peer-to-peer provider learning through breakout rooms, small group discussions, and resource sharing. Led by members of the ICOY Trauma Initiatives, these…
Youth Experiencing Housing Instability 101 (formerly Homeless Youth 101)
This 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…