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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Introduction to Motivational Interviewing
Please join us for a 2-day training of a comprehensive yet accessible introduction to Motivational Interviewing (MI), this session grounds participants in MI’s core principles, evidence base, and real-world applications across supportive service settings. Participants will build a shared vocabulary for MI, practice essential skills, and understand the four key processes that guide MI conversations.…
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Trauma-Informed De-Escalation
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…
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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 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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Comprehensive Community Based Youth Services 101 (CCBYS 101)
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…
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Reimagining Community: Practice & Application Lab
Join us for an IN-PERSON Learning Community! This in person lab focuses on practical skill-building, reflective dialogue, and collaborative problem-solving. Focus Areas: • Making meaning of the four core elements of thriving community life: safety, youth voice, belonging through intentional space design, and sustaining the people who hold the work • Applying the core elements…
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Gender and Sexuality 101
This is an introductory course on Gender and Sexuality 101. This virtual training will focus on building foundational knowledge as well as best practices. Gender and Sexuality 101 aims to be accessible and beginner friendly, to support facilitators who are beginning to work to make their programming more inclusive. This training will center on the…
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ICOY x Elevate Kickoff Webinar
Virtual EventWe know that the funding landscape for your work is uncertain, and that organizations are more resource-constrained than ever. We’ve heard from many of you that are looking for strategies to replace lost public funds and bolster relationships with private funders. That’s why we are pleased to announce our new partnership with Elevate. Join us…
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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 Manager of Healing-Centered Community Support. 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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Grant Budget Basics
ZoomVirtual EventDeveloping a budget for a grant proposal is as important as the project narrative. Kristin Olson will guide participants through the process of creating a grant budget and budget narrative, demonstrate how to complete the Illinois Uniform Grant Budget Template, and provide templates for multi-year budgets and budget narratives. By the end of the two-hour…
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Gender and Sexuality 101
This is an introductory course on Gender and Sexuality 101. This virtual training will focus on building foundational knowledge as well as best practices. Gender and Sexuality 101 aims to be accessible and beginner friendly, to support facilitators who are beginning to work to make their programming more inclusive. This training will center on the…
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Legal Training for Practitioners Working with Youth in Crisis
Please join ICOY's legal training to review best practices for working with youth and families in the context of an agency's legal responsibilities. We will address decision-making authority and the various players, juvenile justice laws, and intersecting legal proceedings, crisis situations and responses, rights of minors without parental consent, and legal guidelines for case managers.…
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Building a Trauma-Informed Organization
Creating 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…





