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.
Events
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Trauma-Informed Supervision
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…
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Casey Life Skills
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…
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Restorative Leadership
Virtual EventGreat leaders don’t just manage teams—they cultivate trust, resilience, and collaboration. In this interactive training, you’ll explore the principles of Restorative Leadership, a leadership style that strengthens relationships, resolves conflicts,…
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Relational Data Gathering Strategies
Providers are charged with daunting responsibilities. One of the most challenging ones is to gather accurate information from clients that will be used for their treatment plans. This often require…
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Child Welfare Coalition Call
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…
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Staff Engagement & Community Outreach
This 2-hour training session will provide participants with principles that will enhance their engagement practices by examining cultural sensitivity, self-control, values & beliefs andoffer tips on creating quality and impactful…
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Motivational Interviewing
This ICOY training provides an overview of motivational interviewing and its key elements for effective practice: Values, Ambivalence, Empathy, the Spirit of MI, O.A.R.S, and Eliciting Change Talk. The main…
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Engaged and Empowered: Fundamentals to Trauma-Informed Youth Engagement
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…
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Community Asset Mapping: Building Partnerships for Sustainable Impact
Virtual EventThis interactive, introductory-level training will explore the fundamentals of Community Asset Mapping as a powerful tool for identifying local strengths, resources, and opportunities to support partnership development and long-term sustainability.…
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LGBTQ+ Learning Community
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…
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Transformational Coaching
This 2-hour training session will assist leaders in establishing meaningful relationships and expose them to alternative ways of thinking and behaving. This Concept embraces the understanding of choice and is…
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Trauma Talks: Trauma and Bullying
ICOY CARES Trauma TalksSuicide is the second leading cause of death in youth ages 15-29, and students who are bullied are between 2-9 times as likely as their non-bullied peers to experience suicidality.…





