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  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Engaged and Empowered: Fundamentals to Trauma-Informed Youth Engagement

    IDHS Trauma Training

    In this training we will discuss and explore what makes for meaningful youth engagement. To do this, we will unpack the impact of systemic barriers and reframe our understanding of what engagement really means. Through a framework of power-sharing, we will practice skills to increase youth trust and enhance sustainable youth buy-in. Two continuing education…

  • Illinois Youth Investment Program (IYIP) Management Meeting

    IDHS Capacity Building Training Topic

    Please join us for the quarterly IYIP 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 IYIP funding from IDHS.

  • Trauma-Informed and Culturally Responsive Practice: Crisis Recognition and Responses

    IDHS Capacity Building Training Topic

    Crisis Recognition and Responses prepares service professionals to recognize how trauma influences behavior and engagement while applying cultural humility and intersectional awareness. It guides them in effectively managing suicidality, self-harm, and behavioral escalation with sensitivity and competence. The approach also emphasizes thorough safety planning and meeting mandated reporting responsibilities to protect client well-being Trainer: Heshima…

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