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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Building Safer Programming By Community Connections
Organizations that support the underserved often face challenges to their staff safety. This training focuses on bolstering programs’ internal safety strategies while also bolstering the external footprint. 1.5 continuing education…
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Supporting Youth and Families Impacted by ICE
Please join us for our third in-person Learning Community of 2026. As immigration policies and enforcement practices continue to affect communities and service providers in different ways; youth, families, and…
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SavvyFi’s Student Loan Wake-Up Call: Are You on the Right Path?
Virtual EventSavvyFi's Student Loan Wake-Up Call: Are You on the Right Path? Open to all employees of ICOY member organizations Whether you’re in default on your student loan payments, unsure about…
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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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LGBTQ+ Learning Community
Join us for our monthly LGBTQ+ Learning Community, facilitated by Marlee Goodman, ICOY’s LGBTQ+ Liaison, HRC, and Manager of Healing-Centered Community Support. These 1-hour conversational and informational sessions will create…
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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…





