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.
IDHS Trauma Training: Culture & Trauma
Trauma has context. That context oftentimes has cultural and historical roots. This training will explore the relationship between trauma and culture by looking specifically at populations who are at high risk for experiencing trauma. Participants will also learn about the ways power and oppression impact trauma and access to resources. Lastly, participants will learn about…
Full-Day YASI Supervisor Training
This one-day training is specifically for managers, supervisors and coaches that are responsible for supervising the implementation and quality assurance practices of the YASI and case planning. The training will include implementing and using best practices, reviewing YASI case planning training practices, an introduction to the coaching model and CCBYS paperwork, reviewing expectations from DHS,…
IDHS Informational Session: CBAT-O Office Hours
CBAT-O Office Hours are a dedicated space to allow providers and/or staff members to come with individual questions regarding the CBAT-O assessment, process, and/or logistics. This is not a training, but a space to answer any concerns or questions prior to the assessment launch in October. Individuals can join this space anytime during this hour …
Community Youth Services (CYS) Management Meeting
Please join us for today's management meeting for CYS providers. As a reminder, this meeting is mandatory for each program with the purpose of increasing communication across programs and with the state.
IDHS Trauma Training: Impact of Trauma
Understanding the impact of trauma on the development of the brain and learning response strategies to build resilient youth and families. The trainers will cover adolescent development, childhood trauma, and resilience & recovery. Two continuing education units (CEUs) will be available for participants with social work and professional counseling licenses. Trainers: Jocelyn Vega, Heshima Mance,…
IDHS Trauma Training: Impact of Trauma
Understanding the impact of trauma on the development of the brain and learning response strategies to build resilient youth and families. The trainers will cover adolescent development, childhood trauma, and resilience & recovery. Two continuing education units (CEUs) will be available for participants with social work and professional counseling licenses. Trainers: Jocelyn Vega, Heshima…
Positive Youth Development
ZoomUnderstanding Youth Development: Harnessing the Power to Transform Individuals and Communities: History / Core Concepts / Practical Application This module allows participants to ground themselves within the history and theory that have led to positive youth development. Core principles and concepts of youth development as a model to create organizational and community change are offered…
ICOY Trauma Talks: Suicide Prevention
In this session, we will explore ways to support youth through a trauma informed lens, while also processing strategies to strengthen the protective factors of youth considering suicide. We will identify unique characteristics of youth and the relevance to suicidal and self-harm behavior, risk factors, and warning signs. About the Facilitator: Heshima has dedicated over…
IDHS Trauma Training: Vicarious Trauma
This training addresses trauma and its impact on those in caring professions. Participants will discuss the “caring traumas” and learn how to identify and address the signs and symptoms of each. Additionally, participants will contextualize these concepts by examining the systemic issues that can contribute to them. Finally, participants will learn about ways to address…
IDHS Trauma Training: Vicarious Trauma
This training addresses trauma and its impact on those in caring professions. Participants will discuss the “caring traumas” and learn how to identify and address the signs and symptoms of each. Additionally, participants will contextualize these concepts by examining the systemic issues that can contribute to them. Finally, participants will learn about ways to address…
Organizational Culture and Cultural Humility
Cultural humility is a process of self-reflection and discovery to build honest and trustworthy work relationships across cultures. It is a lifelong process of self, whereby the individual begins with examining their own culture, beliefs, and cultural identities and then moves to recognize other cultures' beliefs, values, and identities without judgment or hierarchy. During this…
IDHS Informational Session: CBAT-O Live Demos
Join us for a live demonstration on how to complete the CBAT-O along with office hours with the ICOY Trauma Team. This session allows you to ask individualized questions regarding this process. Session Objectives: See live examples of CBAT-O questions Learn about Typeform and how to navigate the online assessment Q&A with ICOY’s Trauma Team …