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.
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Homeless Youth (HY) Management Meeting
Heartland Community College 1500 W Raab Road, Normal, IL, United StatesPlease join us for the first HY Management Meeting for FY26. This is an IN-PERSON meeting. As a reminder, this meeting is mandatory for IDHS HY providers, with the purpose of increasing communication across programs and with the state. Heartland Community College Astroth Community Education Center, Room 2210 1500 W Raab Road Normal, IL…
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Motivational Interviewing
IDHS Capacity Building Training TopicThis 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 focus of motivational interviewing is to partner with the individual to enhance motivation and utilize ambivalence to build a successful plan for making change. Compared…
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RPSA Management Meeting
Virtual EventGreater IllinoisPlease join us for this virtual quarterly management meeting for RPSA providers! As a reminder, this meeting is mandatory for each program with the purpose of increasing communication across programs and with the state.
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IYIP Management Meeting
Virtual EventManagement MeetingPlease join us for today’s management meeting for IYIP providers. As a reminder, this meeting is virtual and is mandatory for each program with the purpose of increasing communication across programs and with the state.
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Child Welfare Coalition Call
ICOY MembersJoin 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…
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CBAT-O Live Demonstrations
IDHS Trauma TrainingThis live demonstration will support participants in learning how to complete the CBAT-O with detailed step-by-step instructions. This session allows attendees to ask individualized questions regarding the CBAT-O process. If attendees are still seeking support, we encourage them to sign up for our office hours.
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Grant Writing 101
IDHS Trauma TrainingThis introductory session is designed for nonprofit staff, board members, and volunteers with little or no experience writing a grant proposal. Participants will learn: how to discern if a funding opportunity is a good fit for their organization; about the difference between public- and private-sector grants; about the current trends in grant making; how to…
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Building a Trauma-Informed Organization
IDHS Trauma TrainingCreating a trauma-informed organization does not have a one-size fits all approach. This training serves as a guide for organizations in developing and growing trauma-informed care within its organizational structures. Organizations will learn how to develop strategies to create and enhance their trauma-informed practices in teams, programs, and overall agency systems. We will discuss policy…
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CYS Management Meeting
Illinois State University Alumni Center, 1101 N. Main Street, Normal IL 61761 Illinois State University Alumni Center, 1101 N. Main Street, Normal IL 61761, Normal, IL, United StatesCommunity Youth Services (CYS)Please join us for today’s in-person management meeting for CYS providers! As a reminder, this meeting is mandatory for each program with the purpose of increasing communication across programs and with the state. No more than 2 guests per organization. Illinois State University Alumni Center 1101 North Main Street Normal, IL 61790
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CYS 101
Community Youth Services (CYS)The purpose of CYS 101 is to engage providers in intentional, productive, and constructive ways to fulfill grant requirements while recognizing and enhancing their strengths. Training will promote positive outcomes by providing opportunities, fostering positive relationships, and giving the support that is needed to develop mechanisms that enhance program goals and objectives. Topics to be…
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Developmental Trauma and Maternal Stress
IDHS Trauma TrainingThis session offers attendees a foundational understanding of how trauma and stress can impact us even before birth. While it’s often assumed that children are naturally resilient to stress and trauma, true resilience is dependent on the context and wider systems in which a child develops. Together, we’ll explore key concepts such as maternal buffering,…
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Child Welfare Coalition Call
ICOY MembersJoin 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…





