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
Regional Community Chats – Region 4
Regional Community Chats will help cultivate a collaborative community of providers, promoting open communication across contracts, peer learning, and resource exchange. Through regular meetings, providers will be able to address…
Youth and Family Engagement: From Participation to Partnership
This training is designed to help service providers strengthen relationships with youth and their support networks. Participants will explore both individual and systemic barriers to engagement while examining ways to…
Trauma Talks: The Impact of Domestic Violence on Family Systems
ICOY CARES Trauma TalksUnderstanding Domestic Violence is beyond observing individual relationships. We must look beyond Intimate Partner Violence, and recognize Domestic Violence as an act of harm on the entire family and community…
Working with Youth Experiencing Housing Instability: Training for IDHS Homeless Youth Program Providers
This two-day webinar is designed specifically for new supervisory and front-line staff working in Illinois DHS-funded Homeless Youth programs. Participants will receive an orientation to both effective practice with youth…
Neurodiversity 101
Neurodiversity is a complex topic where shared language and understanding are essential to every team's success. Whether or not it's been named directly, young people and staff who are neurodivergent…
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…
Regional Community Chat – Region 5
Regional Community Chats will help cultivate a collaborative community of providers, promoting open communication across contracts, peer learning, and resource exchange. Through regular meetings, providers will be able to address…
De-escalation: A Strengths-Based Approach
In this training, participants will learn how to recognize the factors that contribute to escalation in both individuals and situations, while considering the broader situational context. Participants will explore the…
The Impact of Substance Misuse on Family Systems
Trauma does not occur in isolation. It affects entire family systems and impacts relationships, communication, and overall well-being. In this training, participants will focus on understanding and supporting families impacted…
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 that…
Grants, Funding & Sustainability 101
Grants and funding can feel like a closed system to staff who haven't navigated it directly. This two-hour foundational training gives participants a shared understanding of how grant funding works,…
Leading with Purpose: Clarifying Your Vision and Values
Effective leaders do more than manage tasks—they provide direction, inspire commitment, and help others understand why their work matters. Participants will examine how a clear vision, grounded in shared values,…