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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Building Safer Programming Through Community Connections
RPSAOrganizations that support the underserved often face challenges to their staff safety. This training focuses on bolstering programs’ internal safety strategies while also bolstering the external footprint. 1.5 continuing education…
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ICOY Child Welfare Coalition
ICOY MembersJoin 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…
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Casey Life Skills
IDHS Capacity Building Training TopicPlease 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…
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Trauma Talks: Youth and Mental Health
ICOY CARES Trauma TalksIn this training we will explore primary traumas that youth are facing. Together we will identify signs to look for in youth that may be experiencing some of these challenges.…
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Youth Experiencing Housing Instability 101
Homeless YouthThis 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.…
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LGBTQ+ Learning Community
Homeless YouthJoin 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…
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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…
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Peace Circle 102
333 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60604 333 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesIDHS Capacity Building Training TopicThis advanced training explores how to facilitate restorative spaces in high-stakes environments. Program providers often work with youth navigating complex challenges, including gang affiliation, community violence, and personal loss. This…
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IYIP Management Meeting
Tinley Park Convention Center 18451 Convention Center Dr., Tinley Park, IL, United StatesIllinois Youth Investment Program (IYIP)Please join us for today’s management meeting for IYIP providers. As a reminder, this meeting is in person and is mandatory for each program with the purpose of increasing communication…
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Bridging Gaps Between Schools & Community Based Services
Illinois Youth Investment Program (IYIP)This training will take a closer look at components of community safety and underscore the importance of strong relationships between communities and schools for maintaining safe neighborhoods. Providers will take…
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Positive Youth Development
IDHS Capacity Building Training TopicUnderstanding Youth Development: Harnessing the Power to TransformIndividuals and Communities: History / Core Concepts / Practical Application This module provides participants the opportunity to ground themselves within the history and…
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2025 ICOY Annual Member Meeting
NIU-Naperville Conference Center 1120 East Diehl Rd, Naperville, IL, United StatesICOY MembersNot a member but want to purchase tickets? Please click here or enter promo code NonMemberTickets to get access to non-member tickets. Our two-day conference format is back! ICOY's Annual Member Meeting will…