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.
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Resisting Vicarious Trauma: Building Resilience and Collective Care in the Workplace
IDHS Trauma TrainingThroughout this session, we will review the signs, symptoms, and risk factors of vicarious trauma, ensuring participants gain a comprehensive understanding of its impact. Together, we will explore the various…
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Grant Writing 101
IDHS Capacity Building Training TopicThis 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…
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Introduction to Motivational Interviewing
IDHS Capacity Building Training TopicA comprehensive yet accessible introduction to Motivational Interviewing (MI), this session grounds participants in MI’s core principles, evidence base, and real-world applications across supportive service settings. Participants will build a…
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Trauma-Informed De-Escalation
IDHS Trauma TrainingThis training will present an overview of the factors that can escalate a situation and/or individual. Together we will go through the escalation cycle and responses to each phase, work…
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Comprehensive Community Based Youth Services 101 (CCBYS 101)
IDHS Capacity Building Training TopicJoin 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…
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Reimagining Community: Practice & Application Lab
IDHS Capacity Building Training TopicLearning Community Description:This in person lab focuses on practical skill-building, reflective dialogue, and collaborative problem-solving. Focus Areas: • Making meaning of the four core elements of thriving community life: safety,…
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Gender and Sexuality 101
IDHS Capacity Building Training TopicThis is an introductory course on Gender and Sexuality 101. This virtual training will focus on building foundational knowledge as well as best practices. Gender and Sexuality 101 aims to…
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Gender and Sexuality 101
IDHS Capacity Building Training TopicThis is an introductory course on Gender and Sexuality 101. This virtual training will focus on building foundational knowledge as well as best practices. Gender and Sexuality 101 aims to…
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Legal Training for Practitioners Working with Youth in Crisis
IDHS Capacity Building Training TopicPlease join ICOY's Legal training to review best practices for working with youth and families in the context of an agency's legal responsibilities. We will address decision-making authority and the…
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Building a Trauma-Informed Organization
IDHS Trauma TrainingCreating a trauma-informed organization does not have a one-size fits all approach. This training serves as a guide for organizations in developing and growing trauma-informed care within its organizational structures.…
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Developmental Trauma and Maternal Stress
IDHS Trauma TrainingThis session offers attendees a foundational understanding of how trauma and stress can impact us even before birth. While it’s often assumed that children are naturally resilient to stress and…
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Engagement as the Foundation of Change: Rooting in the Spirit of Motivational Interviewing
IDHS Capacity Building Training TopicThis session focuses on the “Spirit” of Motivational Interviewing - partnership, acceptance, compassion, and empowerment - as the essential starting point for all change work. Participants will learn how to…