Illinois Collaboration On Youth

Casey Life Skills
2025-01-07 10:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMude2spj0oGNf2KDUaEk-i0OPbf5vDztLw
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 transitioning youth programs. Casey assessments also have applications in a variety of other youth service programs including basic centers, street outreach programs, educational outreach programs and other positive youth development programs. Participants in this training will learn how to partner with young people to assess and develop appropriate case plans and how to use free life skills resources to point young people toward success.
Three continuing education units (CEUs) will be available for social work and professional counseling license participants.
Trainer: Cheris Larson

Trauma + LGBTQIA2S+ Identity
2024-12-20 10:00 - 12:00 | https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYof-yorDwsHtYdJDGAg5fW0ItfIqbSGeus
This training aims to provide a foundational understanding of LGBTQIA2S+ youth and trauma. By delving into historical disenfranchisement, defining identities under the umbrella of “Queer,” exploring the differences between gender and sexuality, and addressing the unique risks and stigmas faced by this community, participants will gain insight into the relationship between trauma and identity experienced by LGBTQ+ individuals, and communally. Finally, participants will learn about the practices of intracommunal and intergenerational care, protection, and resilience, to examine their own role as providers and allies.
Two continuing education credits will be offered for this training. If you would like to request CEUs, you may do so in the evaluation sent after completing this training. For more information on ICOY’s training attendance policy please see here: https://www.icoyouth.org/attendance-policy/

ICOY Child Welfare Coalition Call
2024-12-13 11:00 - 12:00 | https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIpceCurz0vG9FvaZrhMoA9qaF8WLYDrHoj
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 prepares youth to become successful and self-sufficient. Illinois Collaboration on Youth (ICOY) seeks to focus the attention of Illinois’ elected officials in all branches of government on the systematic challenges facing the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and the private agencies that deliver many of the services within their communities.We work continuously with lawmakers and other stakeholders to educate them about the impact of nearly two decades of neglect of this system, and to advocate for the investments and reforms that are needed to fund and sustain the community-based providers of child welfare services.These calls will take place twice a month and we are asking that all participants register to join.

Trauma-Informed De-Escalation
2024-12-13 10:00 - 12:00 | https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEvdOiqpjopG9F5N7YeJ6NdtkqLF-QYr7Gt
This training will present an overview of the factors that can escalate a situation and/or individual. Together we will go through the escalation cycle and responses to each phase, work to understand how to identify our own and others’ conflict styles, trauma responses, and triggers. We will learn practical de-escalation principles and skills to support individuals in ways to engage in a trauma informed framework when facing escalation. Additionally, attendees will learn how to apply a trauma informed care lens to prioritize minimizing re-traumatization and additional harm.
Two continuing education credits will be offered for this training. If you would like to request CEUs, you may do so in the evaluation sent after completing this training. For more information on ICOY’s training attendance policy please see here: https://www.icoyouth.org/attendance-policy/

Homeless Youth Management Meeting
2024-12-12 10:00 - 12:30 | https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwvceysqD8uH9KQ_OsxZqhS1vKUHpZI7eLd
Please join us for the second management meeting for Homeless Youth providers in FY25!
As a reminder, this meeting is mandatory for each program with the purpose of increasing communication across programs and with the state.

Agenda: TBD

IYIP Management Meeting
2024-12-12 10:00 - 12:30 | https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAsc-6vrT4rGtfLw7wuhbAoysRcMbDlaxfo
Please join us for today’s management meeting for IYIP providers. As a reminder, this meeting is mandatory for each program with the purpose of increasing communication across programs and with the state.

Trauma-Informed Care 101
2024-12-12 10:00 - 12:00 | https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0odu-vpz0iH93HBIIEItGY_P-6KyE5XWGS
During this training, participants will explore both individual and organizational approaches to trauma-informed care frameworks. Our discussions aim to equip service providers with tools for implementing Trauma-Informed Care is foundational 4 R’s (Realize, Recognize, Respond, and Resist Re-Traumatization) within the context of community violence. Participants will learn to apply the 6 guiding principles of Trauma-Informed Care and explore techniques that foster resilience and support recovery.
Two continuing education credits will be offered for this training. If you would like to request CEUs, you may do so in the evaluation sent after completing this training. For more information on ICOY’s training attendance policy please see here: https://www.icoyouth.org/attendance-policy/

ICOY Monthly Member Call
2024-12-11 13:00 - 14:00 | https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZctfuygqjgpHNTYS3N7bidPfYUUlE0CJmK9
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.

CCBYS 101
2024-12-11 09:30 - 13:00 | https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUvceGpqDkjE9EOdvpH4TNhG8Yqqj4OdpKs
Join us for this webinar to learn what you need to know in order to effectively provide Comprehensive Community-Based Youth Services (CCBYS) and comply with program regulations.
This training is perfect for crisis workers and new supervisors. Through lectures, case studies, group exercises and role play, participants will learn how to work with youth and their families; how to interact effectively with partners in the community including law enforcement officers, school personnel and child welfare workers; and how to initiate effective case management for clients.
Three Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be available for Social Work and Professional Counseling License participants. If you would like to request CEUs, you may do so in the evaluation sent after completing this training.
Trainer: Tiana Cody
