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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Trauma Talks: Resilience After Sexual Trauma
ICOY CARES Trauma TalksThis training will investigate the prevalence of child sexual abuse and sexual trafficking while exploring its impact on youth development specifically pertaining to possible social emotional consequences. This content will…
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Grant Writing 201
Imagine a grant officer sitting in front of the stack of proposals she received today. How do you ensure that she forwards your proposal on for review? Imagine a grant…
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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…
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Introduction to Motivational Interviewing
Please join us for a 2-day training of a comprehensive yet accessible introduction to Motivational Interviewing (MI), this session grounds participants in MI’s core principles, evidence base, and real-world applications…
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Restorative Justice 101
RJ 101 is a virtual introduction to restorative justice that provides participants with a foundational understanding of restorative justice principles, practices, and applications. The session will cover the core concepts…
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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…
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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…
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Executive Leadership as Human Work
Executive leadership in the nonprofit sector requires far more than strategic thinking and operational oversight—it calls for the sustained human work of guiding people, navigating uncertainty, and carrying responsibility for…
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Navigating Grief
This in-person interactive workshop offers a supportive space to explore the experience of grief and loss. Through guided reflection, discussion, and practical exercises, participants will learn about common grief responses…
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Disrupting Bias: Bias Impacting Underserved Community Development
Designed for organizations working in and with under-resourced communities, this session helps participants identify how bias shapes development outcomes for youth. It offers practical tools to advocate for more equitable…
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Neurodiversity 101
This training will give providers a foundational understanding of what neurodiversity means and methods of accommodation for a spectrum of youth. This session will also help practitioners develop their own…
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Community Youth Services (CYS) 201
In this training, we will discuss building Area Project Boards, Community Committees, and Youth Committees with an emphasis on member retention. Engaging committees and retaining members is essential to the…