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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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  • Child Welfare Coalition Call

    ICOY Members

    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 youth to become successful and self-sufficient. Illinois Collaboration on Youth (ICOY) seeks to focus the attention of Illinois’ elected officials in all branches…

  • RPSA Management Meeting

    RPSA

    Please join us for today's RPSA Management Meeting for this quarter! As a reminder, this meeting is mandatory for each program with the purpose of increasing communication across programs and with the state.

  • Community Asset Mapping: Building Partnerships for Sustainable Impact

    Virtual Event
    RPSA

    This interactive, introductory-level training will explore the fundamentals of Community Asset Mapping as a powerful tool for identifying local strengths, resources, and opportunities to support partnership development and long-term sustainability. Over the course of two hours, participants will: -Gain a foundational understanding of community asset mapping, including key concepts and types of assets (individual, institutional,…

  • LGBTQ+ Learning Community

    RPSA

    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 a space to bring together leaders in the field committed to advancing the rights, safety, and authenticity of queer youth, families, and service providers across…

  • ICOY Monthly Member Call

    ICOY Members

    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 organization but would like to participate, reach out to ICOY’s Senior Manager of Communications & Outreach, Conor Van Santen, at cvansanten@icoyouth.org.

  • The Impact of Trauma on Youth

    IDHS Trauma Training

    During this session participants will dive into understanding the profound impact of trauma on youth. Participants will receive a comprehensive understanding of trauma responses including their relation to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), brain development, behavior, and more. Additionally, there will be opportunities to explore the concept of Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs), emphasizing the potential for…

  • Community Trauma and Resiliency

    IDHS Trauma Training

    This session is designed to provide a deeper understanding of community trauma and the systems that cause and perpetuate harm. Participants will identify risk factors driving community violence and its impacts on communities, providers, and respective work they do. Participants can expect to leave the training session with knowledge and tools to address community trauma…

  • Overview of eCornerstone

    IDHS Capacity Building Training Topic

    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 through the process of logging in to eCornerstone and entering client data from enrollment to discharge. By the end of the training, participants will be…

  • Restorative Justice 201

    IDHS Capacity Building Training Topic

    Restorative Justice 201: Practicing the Principles is a 2 hour virtual training that builds on RJ 101 by exploring how restorative justice principles come to life in complex, real-world situations. Through interactive discussion and applied scenarios, participants will deepen their understanding of shared power, trauma-informed practice, and the role of restorative justice in systems involving…

  • Trauma-Informed Supervision

    IDHS Trauma Training

    This training session is designed for supervisors, managers, and senior leadership to enhance team support and build vital supervisory networks. Together we will explore trauma-informed supervision techniques focusing on relationship building, conflict management, and effective communication strategies. Finally, participants will discuss skills to create a trauma-informed environment for both staff and clients. Two continuing education…

  • Casey Life Skills

    IDHS Capacity Building Training Topic

    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 transitioning youth programs. Casey assessments also have applications in a variety of other youth service programs including basic centers, street outreach programs, educational outreach programs…

  • Restorative Leadership

    Virtual Event
    IDHS Capacity Building Training Topic

    Great leaders don’t just manage teams—they cultivate trust, resilience, and collaboration. In this interactive training, you’ll explore the principles of Restorative Leadership, a leadership style that strengthens relationships, resolves conflicts, and fosters an inclusive, equitable team environment. Through real-world scenarios and hands-on activities, you’ll develop key skills in growth mindset, conflict resolution, emotional intelligence, cultural…

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