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.
Motivational Interviewing
This ICOY training provides an overview of motivational interviewing and its key elements for effective practice: Values, Ambivalence, Empathy, the Spirit of MI, O.A.R.S, and Eliciting Change Talk. The main…
Grant Writing 101
This 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…
IDHS Trauma Training: Trauma Informed Supervision
This training is designed for organizational supervisors to discuss our role and impact. As supervisors, we must recognize that our staff are clients of our organizations and experience workplace trauma.…
Relational Data Gathering Strategies (RPSA)
Please join us for our Relational Data Gathering Strategies training. This training focuses on gathering accurate data intake assessments and contact information and establishing rapport with all program participants. There…
IDHS Special Trauma Topic Training: Trauma-Informed Conflict Engagement and Resolution in Teams
Conflict is a natural part of team dynamics, but understanding why it happens and how to address it is crucial for maintaining a healthy and productive work environment. In this…
Motivational Interviewing (RPSA)
This ICOY training provides an overview of motivational interviewing and its key elements for effective practice: Values, Ambivalence, Empathy, the Spirit of MI, O.A.R.S, and Eliciting Change Talk. The main…
Staff Engagement & Community Outreach (RPSA)
This is a two-day, 2-hour training that reviews 11 principles and provides participants with the ability t to enhance their engagement practices by examining values, beliefs, cultural sensitivity, and self-control,…
Casey Life Skills
Please join us for this Casey Life skills training, developed by Casey Family Programs, which teaches youth providers how to use life skills assessments with youth in homeless youth and…
Relational Data Gathering Strategies (RPSA)
Please join us for our Relational Data Gathering Strategies training. This training focuses on gathering accurate data intake assessments and contact information and establishing rapport with all program participants. There…
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…
Greater IL: Trauma-Informed Supervision
This training is designed for supervisors to discuss their role and impact on and in organizations. As supervisors, we must incorporate trauma-informed care principles to address workplace trauma experienced by…
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…