Illinois Collaboration On Youth

Casey Life Skills
2025-11-04 10:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/pja5yPRtRtqGyzLhj0BgrA
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 participants with social work and professional counseling licenses (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC). If you would like to request CEUs, you may do so in the evaluation survey sent after completing this training. For more information on ICOY’s training attendance policy please see here: https://www.icoyouth.org/attendance-policy/
Trainer: Sam Hall

Introduction to Motivational Interviewing
2025-11-03 12:00 - 16:00 | https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/vkg4K_uzRCOHfXD8juYUiA
This 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 with other non-directive counseling, this method is focused and guiding, allowing for more partnership and collaboration.
Please Note: This training is highly interactive and full participation is expected. All participants are required to engage in group discussions, breakout room activities, and have both audio and video on for the duration of the session. Failure to actively participate may affect your eligibility to receive attendance credit, a Certificate of Attendance (COA), or Continuing Education Units (CEUs).Four continuing education units (CEUs) will be available for participants with social work and professional counseling licenses (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC). If you would like to request CEUs, you may do so in the evaluation survey sent after completing this training. For more information on ICOY’s training attendance policy please see here: https://www.icoyouth.org/attendance-policy/

Trainer: Dr. Lori Egizio

LGBTQ+ Learning Community
2025-11-03 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-06 11:00 - 12:00
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 the state. Together we will discuss common topics that impact our work and these communities. During these sessions, participants will have the opportunity to collectively share experiences, while crowd-sourcing potential solutions, supports, and resources. Each session will be inclusive and empathetic of ways to support program participants by using a hopeful and non-judgmental approach rooted in collective care and liberation.

Please note that this event is not a training, and as such, no Certificate of Attendance or CEUs will be provided. Everyone is welcome to attend!

Child Welfare Coalition Call
2025-10-31 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-17 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-03 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-19 11:00 - 12:00 | https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/dYqxJT7kRpqNQ1yadG9OVg#/registration
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.

Restorative Justice 201: Practicing the Principles
2025-10-21 10:00 - 12:00 | https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/gLEwGc4VSbOt9Wr5Uf7vLA
Restorative Justice 201: Practicing the Principles is a 2 hour virtual training that builds on RJ 101 by exploring how restorative justice principles come to life in complex, real-world situations. Through interactive discussion and applied scenarios, participants will deepen their understanding of shared power, trauma-informed practice, and the role of restorative justice in systems involving court-involved youth. The session will also introduce transformative justice as a complementary framework that pushes even more beyond systems-based approaches. Designed for practitioners working in schools, community-based programs, and youth-serving systems, this training centers healing, accountability, and community repair. Participants will leave with practical tools and deeper insight into embodying restorative justice with care.
Two continuing education units (CEUs) will be available for participants with social work and professional counseling licenses (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC). If you would like to request CEUs, you may do so in the evaluation survey sent after completing this training. For more information on ICOY’s training attendance policy please see here: https://www.icoyouth.org/attendance-policy/
Trainer: Karlyn Boens

Engaged and Empowered: Fundamentals to Trauma-Informed Youth Engagement
2025-10-16 10:00 - 12:00
In this training we will discuss and explore what makes for meaningful youth engagement. To do this, we will unpack the impact of systemic barriers and reframe our understanding of what engagement really means. Through a framework of power-sharing, we will practice skills to increase youth trust and enhance sustainable youth buy-in.
In-Person location: College of Lake County – Lakeshore Campus 33 N Genesee St, Waukegan, IL 60085 Room: S116
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/

Casey Life Skills
2025-10-15 10:00 - 13:30 | https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/Oc5DrMDQSASNtd7kRqgpkg
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 participants with social work and professional counseling licenses (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC). If you would like to request CEUs, you may do so in the evaluation survey sent after completing this training. For more information on ICOY’s training attendance policy please see here: https://www.icoyouth.org/attendance-policy/
Trainer: Cheris Larson

Overview of eCornerstone
2025-10-08 09:00 - 11:00 | https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/MMYG38iNRcmL_U9BRkjhRw
This introductory training will provide participants with an overview of the eCornerstone system including specific data entry information for CCBYS, Redeploy, Teen REACH and Homeless Youth programs. Participants will walk through the process of logging in to eCornerstone and entering client data from enrollment to discharge. By the end of the training, participants will be able to accurately enter client information and successfully utilize the software.
Two continuing education units (CEUs) will be available for participants with social work and professional counseling licenses (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC). If you would like to request CEUs, you may do so in the evaluation survey sent after completing this training. For more information on ICOY’s training attendance policy please see here: https://www.icoyouth.org/attendance-policy/
Trainer: Sam Sorensen

CBAT-O Live Demonstration
2025-10-07 13:00 - 14:00 | https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/iHVUpIB_RNWzkec8xe8rOA
This 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.

The Intersection of LGBTQ+ Identity and Systems
2025-10-07 10:00 - 12:00 | https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/5EYT41LqT3KGqyrNBbJvRw
Over 30% of youth in the child welfare + justice systems identify as LGBTQIA2S+. Why is this percentage over 3X as much as their representation in the general population? This session will explore the complex and compounding factors that put queer youth at high risk for system involvement. Together we will unpack the societal factors, stigmas, and biases that LGBTQ+ people face historically and contemporarily. Using this knowledge, we will review the protective role service providers have in supporting this population, and best practices to uplift youth in our care to be safe, healthy, supported, and thriving in their individual and communal identities.
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/

Unlocking Loan Repayment: A Guide to the Human Service Professional Loan Repayment Program
2025-10-07 10:00 - 11:00 | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-guide-to-the-human-service-professional-loan-repayment-program-tickets-1677296963369?aff=oddtdtcreator
Join ICOY and our partners at Illinois Partners for Human Service to learn about the Human Service Professional Loan Repayment Program, and how human service professionals can take advantage of it.
We will be discussing eligibility requirements, timelines, and how to apply using the Illinois Student Assistance Commission’s (ISAC) website. Special guests include ISAC representatives and State Rep. Lindsey LaPointe (D-19th District).
Please note that this event will be taking the place of our monthly member call, which is traditionally held on the second Wednesday of each month. We hope to see you there!

Trauma Talks: Domestic Violence and Trauma
2025-10-06 13:00 - 15:00 | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1485335992939?aff=oddtdtcreator
Understanding Domestic Violence is beyond observing individual relationships. Understanding Domestic Violence requires a reflection of larger society and systems to truly address its impact. Additionally, we will address the unique barriers for communities, such as mothers, youth, elders, immigrants, individuals with disabilities as a few examples. Participants will grow shared language and tools to best support individuals navigating Domestic Violence. Finally, participants are encouraged to bring their heart and hope to Break the Cycles of Domestic Violence during this training. Thank you for your time and consideration in joining!

Please note, this event/training is not affiliated with or in partnership with IDHS. Everyone is welcome to attend!
ICOY currently offers Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for participants with active Social Work and Professional Counseling licenses (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC) only. All CEU requests must be made in the evaluation form.
Content Warning: This topic will touch on sensitive topics related to trauma,intimate partner violence, domestic violence, and cycles of abuse. Please be aware that some content may be distressing or triggering for individuals with personal and professional experiences of these and related traumas and challenges. While facilitators will include content warnings for prepared materials, please be aware that there may be self or case related disclosures from participants. We encourage you to practice self-care and feel free to step away at any time. For any additional needs or resources please reach out to our team at trauma_initiatives@icoyouth.org

About the Facilitaor:
Marlee Goodman (she/her) – Marlee Goodman has a strong foundation in direct service, with experience in grief, affinity spaces and identity, community building, and advocacy. Currently serving as a Training + Trauma Specialist, and LGBTQ+ Liaison at ICOY, she leads CARES, ICOY’s for-hire Trauma-Informed Services, and facilitates training and capacity-building to support service providers with gaining tools, skills, and knowledge about trauma-informed care. As an LGBTQ+ Liaison she ensures that ICOY is meeting the needs of organizations serving queer children, youth, families, and service providers across the state. Marlee use trauma-informed principles, restorative and reparative models, and intersectionality to guide every aspect of her work. Her approach to content and facilitation is rooted in her commitment to supporting organizations in their journey to not only dismantle oppressive systems, but to center communities in making healing accessible and sustainable.

CCBYS Supervisor
2025-10-06 10:00 - 12:30 | https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/U84ZyfqMR4a2A895xeEdug
Through interactive engagement, this training will define the role of CCBYS supervisor and administrators by looking at standards, juvenile court act, MRAI, and agency practice.  During this two- and half-hour webinar, we will share important skills and day-to-day learning needed for new staff.  We will also focus on how to engage discretionary clients, community outreach, and community partners. By the end of the training, our goal is to have a set of FAQ for all supervisors to use and a shared understanding of program standards.
Two continuing education units (CEUs) will be available for participants with social work and professional counseling licenses (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC). If you would like to request CEUs, you may do so in the evaluation survey sent after completing this training. For more information on ICOY’s training attendance policy please see here: https://www.icoyouth.org/attendance-policy/
Trainer: Tiana Cody

Developmental Trauma and Maternal Stress
2025-10-02 12:00 - 14:00 | https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/8OVoJoCDSt2mrxKiJRvY1w
This 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, epigenetics, serve and return, and neuroplasticity, examining how these factors can either support or hinder the development of resilience intergenerationally.
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/

CYS 101
2025-09-29 10:00 - 13:00 | https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/KBDPQEfoQOuiAyYtypV2aw
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 covered include, assessments, reporting, outreach, committee development and engagement.
Three Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be available for participants with social work and professional counseling licenses (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC). If you would like to request CEUs, you may do so in the evaluation survey sent after completing this training. For more information on ICOY’s training attendance policy please see here: https://www.icoyouth.org/attendance-policy/
Trainer: Emily Middleton

CYS Management Meeting
2025-09-25 10:00 - 15:00 | 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, 61761, United States
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

Building a Trauma-Informed Organization
2025-09-25 10:00 - 12:00 | https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/wYsTTPIAQz6AiNFH2QlqtQ
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 and procedure revisions and offer approaches in developing and building a trauma-informed organization. Participants should leave the training feeling empowered to respond empathically, develop realistic goals, and resist re-traumatization. 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/

Grant Writing 101
2025-09-24 09:30 - 12:30 | https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/omExIFaNQ6mGU1MlO1Bqdw
This 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 structure a grant proposal for a foundation grant; and how to respond to an IDHS request for proposals.
Trainer: Kristin Olson

CBAT-O Live Demonstrations
2025-09-23 13:00 - 14:00 | https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/0lrrSUlDQq-iLS8xzE4JcQ

IYIP Management Meeting
2025-09-18 10:00 - 12:30 | https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/ximLDc5WTvGLjmY3WNJucg
Please 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.

RPSA Management Meeting
2025-09-18 10:00 - 12:30 | https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/Om1DPCT2QvyJv49ZNAEckA
Please 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.

Motivational Interviewing
2025-09-17 09:00 - 13:00 | https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/Q2uIpyTSTwW2Xas4Cn7pkA
This 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 with other non-directive counseling, this method is focused and guiding, allowing for more partnership and collaboration.
Four continuing education units (CEUs) will be available for participants with social work and professional counseling licenses (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC). If you would like to request CEUs, you may do so in the evaluation survey sent after completing this training. For more information on ICOY’s training attendance policy please see here: https://www.icoyouth.org/attendance-policy/
Trainer: Lori Egizio

Homeless Youth (HY) Management Meeting
2025-09-16 10:00 - 15:00 | Heartland Community College, 1500 W Raab Road, Normal, IL, 61761, United States
Please 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 61761

Harm Reduction + Its Intersections with Justice Movement
2025-09-15 13:00 - 15:00 | https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/5EPR5IJ0RbeE4TuFRBDfLw
Harm reduction is an evidence-based framework rooted in the inherent humanity of people who use drugs and alcohol. In this training, we will explore the principles of harm reduction, their far-reaching impact, and intersections with justice-based movements such as racial equity, LGBTQ+ rights, and access to housing and healthcare. Finally, we will learn tangible tools and skills from the movement and how to implement them as service providers to reduce stigma and employ healing-centered approaches in our responsiveness to clients struggling with substance use and mental health.
Trainer: Marlee Goodman
Please note, this event/training is not affiliated with or in partnership with IDHS

Resisting Vicarious Trauma: Building Resilience and Collective Care in the Workplace
2025-09-12 09:00 - 11:00 | https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/wVc8x1TxR1mwHQwA1z9KZw
Throughout this session, we will review the signs, symptoms, and risk factors of vicarious trauma, ensuring participants gain a comprehensive understanding of its impact. Together, we will explore the various stress responses experienced by service providers and identify effective ways to offer support. Through interactive discussions and activities, participants will explore identifying personal triggers and develop strategies for building resilience and fostering collective care. 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/

CCBYS Management Meeting
2025-09-11 10:00 - 12:30 | https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/Cq6o08yKT-SZb2T68UqH-g
Please join us for the quarterly CCBYS Management Meeting. As a reminder, this meeting is mandatory for each program with the purpose of increasing communication across programs and with the state. Please note: this meeting is only open to organizations that currently receive CCBYS funding from IDHS.
