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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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 hierarchy of the brain and Dr. Bruce Perry’s 3 Rs to better understand why certain individuals or environments may be more prone to escalation. The…
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The Social-Emotional Consequences of Sexual Trauma
Sexual trauma profoundly impacts not only the body and brain, but also a survivor’s emotional world, relationships, identity, and sense of belonging. This training explores the social and emotional consequences of sexual trauma through a trauma-informed and attachment-based lens, helping professionals better understand how trauma shapes self-concept, trust, emotional regulation, and interpersonal functioning. Participants will…
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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 by substance misuse through a Harm Reduction framework. Together, participants will build language, tools, and resources to better understand stigma and bias and how these dynamics can…
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Vicarious Trauma and Fostering Reslilience
Participants will examine the signs, symptoms, and risk factors of vicarious trauma and its impact on those in the caring field. We will explore compounding factors, including moral injury, stress, compassion fatigue, and burnout, as they relate to social services. Through group discussion and reflection, participants will deepen their understanding of self-care, reconnect with their sense of…
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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 experiencing homelessness and the program requirements necessary for successful implementation of DHS-funded services. Topics include understanding the unique needs and experiences of youth experiencing homelessness,…
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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 a space to bring together leaders in the field committed to advancing the rights, safety, and authenticity of queer youth, families, and service providers across…
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Older Youth Permanency Training
Fresh Visions Community Church, 1551 J David Jones Pkwy Fresh Visions Community Church, 1551 J David Jones Pkwy, SpringfieldThe session is designed for providers working in Family Advocacy Centers (FACs), with youth in foster care, foster parents, & local agencies Please join Sankofa Safe Child Initiative for a two-day, in-person training held from 9:00am-to 4:00pm each day on Older Youth Permanency. This training is designed for professionals and service providers working in Family Advocacy…
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Trauma and Juvenile Delinquency
In this session, participants will examine the critical intersection between trauma and juvenile delinquency, with a primary focus on how Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) influence youth behavior and involvement in the legal system. Participants will learn to identify characteristics commonly associated with “high-risk” youth while gaining practical, trauma-informed strategies for engaging and supporting this population. By the…
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Community Asset Mapping
This 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. Over the course of two hours, participants will: Gain a foundational understanding of community asset mapping, including key concepts and types of assets (individual, institutional,…
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Restorative Justice 101
This introductory training provides participants with a foundational understanding of restorative justice principles, practices, and applications. Participants will explore how restorative justice differs from traditional justice approaches while examining its relevance across schools, community-based organizations, workplaces, and youth-serving systems. Through discussion and applied case scenarios, participants will begin developing a restorative lens that centers relationships,…
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ICOY Monthly Member Call
Register below for ICOY’s monthly member call where we’ll provide updates from state and federal agencies on topics related to your work. If you don’t currently belong to a member organization but would like to participate, reach out to ICOY’s Senior Manager of Communications & Outreach, Conor Van Santen, at cvansanten@icoyouth.org.
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Moving Beyond Outputs: Framing Long-Term Outcomes to More Effectively Talk About Mission
Many nonprofit organizations work hard to track what they do—meals served, youth engaged, counseling sessions provided, volunteers mobilized—but struggle to communicate the longer-term difference those efforts make. This practical webinar will explore how organizations with limited evaluation capacity can move beyond reporting outputs alone and begin framing meaningful outcomes using information they may already collect.…