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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Grant Writing 201: Distinct & Unique- Setting Your Organization Apart from Other Grant Applicants
Virtual EventIDHS Capacity Building Training TopicImagine 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 reader who has two days to review a dozen grant proposals. How do you increase your chances that he will read past your executive summary?…
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CCBYS Management Meeting
Virtual EventComprehensive Community Based Youth Services (CCBYS)Please join us for the quarterly CCBYS Management Meeting. As a reminder, this meeting is mandatory for each program with the purpose of increasing communication across programs and with the state. Please note: this meeting is only open to organizations that currently receive CCBYS funding from IDHS.
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CCBYS 101
Virtual EventComprehensive Community Based Youth Services (CCBYS)Join 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 for crisis workers and new supervisors. Through lectures, case studies, group exercises and role play, participants will learn how to work with youth and…
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LGBTQ+ Learning Community
Comprehensive Community Based Youth Services (CCBYS)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…
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Youth Experiencing Housing Instability 101
Virtual EventIDHS Capacity Building Training TopicThis two-day webinar provides supervisory and front-line staff working in DHS funded Homeless Youth programs with essential information they need to ensure effective practice and compliance with the program's regulations. Participants will learn how to best engage homeless youth and create the environments and programs that most effectively meet their needs. During this training we…
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Overview of eCornerstone
IDHS Capacity Building Training TopicThis 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…
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IYIP 3473 Management Meeting
Virtual EventIDHS Capacity Building Training TopicHello, IYIP 3473 providers! Please join us for today’s management meeting for IYIP providers. As a reminder, this meeting is virtual and is mandatory for each program with the purpose of increasing communication across programs and with the state.
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Trauma and Juvenile Delinquency
IDHS Trauma TrainingIn this session, participants will examine the critical intersection between trauma and juvenile delinquency, with a focus on how adverse childhood experiences shape youth behavior and involvement in the legal system. The training will help participants identify the characteristics that define ""at-risk"" and “high-risk” youth, while offering practical insights into trauma-informed strategies. Attendees will leave…
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Trauma and Grief
IDHS Trauma TrainingDr. Gabor Mate says the antidote to trauma is to grieve. In this session we will explore the many forms of grief through lenses spanning from internalized to environmental. We will explore the complex, compounding, and often ambiguous relationship between grief and trauma. Where does one start, and the other stop? Finally, we will embrace…
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CYS 201
Virtual EventCommunity Youth Services (CYS)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 CYS program. Community engagement and activity implementation are the basis for the 8 objectives that CYS is grounded on. We will also dive into discussing…
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Homeless Youth Management Meeting
Virtual EventHomeless YouthPlease join us for the quarterly HY Management Meeting. As a reminder, this meeting is mandatory for each program with the purpose of increasing communication across programs and with the state. Please note: this meeting is only open to organizations that currently receive HY funding from IDHS.
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Positive Workplace Culture
Virtual EventIDHS Capacity Building Training TopicThis training is designed to help organizations cultivate a positive workplace culture that enhances employee satisfaction, productivity, and overall organizational success. Participants will learn the key components of a positive work environment, strategies to foster a supportive and inclusive culture, and practical tools for maintaining a healthy workplace. Two Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be…