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
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…
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…
Introduction to 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…
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…
CCBYS 101
This introductory training will provide participants with an overview of the Comprehensive Community-Based Youth Services (CCBYS) contract, including basics on delivering services and information on how to comply with grant…
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…
Writing a Compelling Needs Statement
A strong needs statement is often the difference between a proposal that gets funded and one that doesn't. It provides the initial critical understanding to a funder and is essential…
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…
Having Difficult Conversations with Confidence
Whether addressing performance concerns, resolving conflict, or navigating sensitive workplace issues, difficult conversations are an unavoidable part of leadership. This session provides practical tools for approaching these conversations with clarity,…
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…
Community Trauma and Resiliency
This session is designed to deepen participants’ understanding of community trauma and the systems that create and perpetuate harm. During the training, participants will identify the risk factors that contribute…
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…