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  • Older Youth Permanency Training

    Older Youth Permanency Training
    parkland college, 2400 w bradley Ave, room J-125 Parkland College, 2400 W Bradly Ave, Room J-125

    The 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…

  • 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…

  • Poverty and Trauma

    Trauma is often understood as a specific event, but it can also exist as an ongoing set of circumstances. Poverty is one of the most common yet frequently overlooked forms of trauma…

  • Grant Writing 201: Distinct & Unique

    Imagine a grant officer sitting in front of the stack of proposals she received today. How do you ensure that she forwards your proposal on for review? Imagine a grant…

  • 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…

  • Reimagining Community: Youth Voice & Civic Engagement

    Explores youth agency,decision-making power, and belonging. Supports providers in co-designing engagement practices, exploring youth advisory structures, and other civic engagement methods. Two Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be available for…

  • 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 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…

  • 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…

  • 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,…

  • Older Youth Permanency Training

    Older Youth Permanency Training
    Fresh Visions Community Church, 1551 J David Jones Pkwy Fresh Visions Community Church, 1551 J David Jones Pkwy, Springfield

    The 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…

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