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  • Trauma-Informed Supervision for Supervisors

    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…

  • Reimagining Community: Practice & Application Lab

    IDHS Capacity Building Training Topic

    This in-person workshop is a facilitated learning environment where providers apply the concepts from the virtual series to real scenarios and organizational contexts. The 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, youth voice, belonging through intentional space…

  • Managing Unconscious Bias

    IDHS Capacity Building Training Topic

    Recognize, understand, and manage unconscious bias to create a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive (DEI) workplace. Participants will explore the nature of unconscious bias, its impact on decision-making and behavior, and strategies to mitigate its effects. Two Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be available for participants with social work and professional counseling licenses (LSW, LCSW,…

  • Guiding, Not Telling: Using Motivational Interviewing to Shape Session

    IDHS Capacity Building Training Topic

    Participants will learn how to collaboratively develop agendas and guide conversations in ways that support, rather than steer, the people they serve. This session introduces core MI strategies for establishing focus while honoring autonomy, enhancing engagement, and creating a shared sense of direction for the work ahead. Three Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be available…

  • CBAT-O Learning Communities

    CBAT-O

    These learning communities offer a dedicated space to support shared learning, peer-to-peer connection, and organization-wide action planning. Both sessions will be held virtually and will feature presenters who will share their journeys and approaches to strengthening trauma-informed care practices based on their experience utilizing the CBAT-O. Participants will also have time to work independently on…

  • Homeless Youth Management Meeting

    IDHS Capacity Building Training Topic

    Please 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.

  • Community Youth Services (CYS) 101

    IDHS Capacity Building Training Topic

    The purpose of CYS 101 is to engage providers in intentional, productive, and constructive ways to fulfill grant requirements while recognizing and enhancing their strengths. Training will promote positive outcomes by providing opportunities, fostering positive relationships, and giving the support that is needed to develop mechanisms that enhance program goals and objectives. Topics to be…

  • CBAT-O Learning Communities

    CBAT-O

    These learning communities offer a dedicated space to support shared learning, peer-to-peer connection, and organization-wide action planning. Both sessions will be held virtually and will feature presenters who will share their journeys and approaches to strengthening trauma-informed care practices based on their experience utilizing the CBAT-O. Participants will also have time to work independently on…

  • 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…

  • 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 of…

  • Restoring Love to Justice: Love, Violence Interruption, & Restorative Care

    IDHS Capacity Building Training Topic

    Grounded in youth development and community healing, this session explores how love and care can be powerful tools in interrupting cycles of violence. Participants will learn restorative approaches that build trust, safety, and accountability in youth-centered spaces. Trainer: Issac Carter

  • 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…

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