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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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 of sexual trauma through a trauma-informed and attachment-based lens, helping professionals better understand how trauma shapes self-concept, trust, emotional regulation, and interpersonal functioning. Participants will… |
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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 misuse through a Harm Reduction framework. Together, participants will build language, tools, and resources to better understand stigma and bias and how these dynamics can… |
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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, and burnout, as they relate to social services. Through group discussion and reflection, participants will deepen their understanding of self-care, reconnect with their sense of… |
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Working with Youth Experiencing Housing Instability: Training for IDHS Homeless Youth Program Providers
This two-day webinar is designed specifically for new supervisory and front-line staff working in Illinois DHS-funded Homeless Youth programs. Participants will receive an orientation to both effective practice with youth experiencing homelessness and the program requirements necessary for successful implementation of DHS-funded services. Topics include understanding the unique needs and experiences of youth experiencing homelessness,…
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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… |
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Older Youth Permanency Training
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 two-day, in-person training held from 9:00am-to 4:00pm each day on Older Youth Permanency. This training is designed for professionals and service providers working in Family Advocacy… |
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In this session, participants will examine the critical intersection between trauma and juvenile delinquency, with a primary focus on how Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) influence youth behavior and involvement in the legal system. Participants will learn to identify characteristics commonly associated with “high-risk” youth while gaining practical, trauma-informed strategies for engaging and supporting this population. By the… |
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This interactive, introductory-level training will explore the fundamentals of Community Asset Mapping as a powerful tool for identifying local strengths, resources, and opportunities to support partnership development and long-term sustainability. Over the course of two hours, participants will: Gain a foundational understanding of community asset mapping, including key concepts and types of assets (individual, institutional,… |
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This introductory training provides participants with a foundational understanding of restorative justice principles, practices, and applications. Participants will explore how restorative justice differs from traditional justice approaches while examining its relevance across schools, community-based organizations, workplaces, and youth-serving systems. Through discussion and applied case scenarios, participants will begin developing a restorative lens that centers relationships,…
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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.
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Many nonprofit organizations work hard to track what they do—meals served, youth engaged, counseling sessions provided, volunteers mobilized—but struggle to communicate the longer-term difference those efforts make. This practical webinar will explore how organizations with limited evaluation capacity can move beyond reporting outputs alone and begin framing meaningful outcomes using information they may already collect.… |
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In this an in-person intergenerational circle, with fire as our centering, i want to have the participants ground themselves in the times they've experienced loss of something and the grief or hardship that came with it and to also think about what retrieval meant for them---was there healing, was there room for observation, or is…
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Please join us for an IYIP-SJ quarterly management meeting. The meeting will be held virtually, please register using the link below. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Annie Mattea at amattea@icoyouth.org.
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Join us for the first virtual management meeting of FY27 for CYS providers. This meeting is for organizations that receive IDHS Community Youth Services (CYS) funding. As a reminder, each provider must have at least one representative at this meeting – but we encourage more to attend! |
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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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Hosted by ICOY's Education & Resource Development Team, this session combines an informational overview and live demonstration of the CBAT-O for IDHS-funded providers and sites. Participants will be guided through the assessment history, purpose, and structure, followed by step-by-step instruction on how to complete it. At least one program manager from each participating agency is required to attend. Questions are welcomed throughout,… |
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Focuses on designing environments (physical, emotional, relational) where trust can develop. Draws from restorative practice and environmental/engineering psychology. Providers leave with practical tools and repeatable safe-space design elements. 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…
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This session explores the purpose and function of DEIB+ (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, and related practices), with particular attention to distinguishing inclusion from belonging. Participants will examine how belonging extends beyond organizational initiatives and emerges through intentional, mutual relationships built on the decision to "choose each other." Rather than treating belonging as a program or… |
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Join us for the first virtual managememt meeting of FY27 for Homeless Youth providers. This meeting is for organizations that receive IDHS Homeless Youth funding. As a reminder, each provider must have at least one representative at this meeting - but we encourage more to attend!
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This in-person interactive workshop offers a supportive space to explore the experience of grief and loss. Through guided reflection, discussion, and practical exercises, participants will learn about common grief responses and develop tools for coping with and supporting themselves and others through difficult emotions. Three Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be available for participants with… |
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Please join us for the 2nd day of this 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…
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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…
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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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Trauma has context. That context oftentimes has cultural and historical roots. This training will explore the relationship between trauma and culture through examining the ways power and oppression impact individuals, communities, and access to resources. Additionally, participants will gain insight into how historical and transgenerational trauma can shape our familial and communal systems and experiences.…
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Neurodiversity is a complex topic where shared language and understanding are essential to every team's success. Whether or not it's been named directly, young people and staff who are neurodivergent are present in every program. This two-hour foundational training gives participants a shared vocabulary for talking about neurodiversity, along with tools to recognize and consider… |
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Trust is the foundation of every healthy workplace relationship, yet it can take years to build and only moments to lose. This session explores the behaviors that create trust, practical strategies for repairing it when it has been damaged, and everyday practices that strengthen trust over time. One and a half Continuing Education Units (CEUs)…
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Please register for this required Civic Engagement Workshop. During this 90-minute virtual session, RPSA providers will review civic engagement initiatives, share promising practices, and collaborate on strategies to strengthen civic engagement efforts across their communities. |
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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…
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RAP replaced SAVE, PSLF dodged a bullet, and one easy step can cut your interest rate by 1%. Here's what to do before the deadlines hit. Join SavvyFi and ICOY for a plain-English walkthrough of the biggest federal student loan changes this summer, and what they mean for you: SAVE is gone. A new repayment plan, RAP, has… |
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Join us for the first management meeting of FY27. This virtual management meeting will be a DCFS 101 - we will go over everything you need to know about DCFS, now that CCBYS has transitioned there. This meeting is only for providers who receive CCBYS funding. As a reminder, each provider is required to send…
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The concept of self-care is familiar within the human services field; however, the barriers to engaging in self-care are often overlooked. One of the greatest barriers is the individualistic framing of self-care. We know that relationships foster resilience, so why aren’t we talking more about collective and community care? In this training, participants will shift… |
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Creating a trauma-informed organization does not follow a one-size-fits-all approach. This training provides organizations with a foundational guide for developing and strengthening trauma-informed practices within their internal structures. Participants will explore ways policies and procedures can be revised through a trauma-informed lens while building strategies and organizational capacity to resist re-traumatization. By the end of… |
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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 three-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… |
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This IYIP 101 training equips new program staff and case managers with the tools to successfully implement your IYIP program. We'll break down the NOFO, covering eligible populations, performance goals, and allowable costs, so you know exactly what you signed up for. We will dive into the PPR and learn how to avoid common errors.… |
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During this session, participants will dive into understanding the profound impact trauma has on youth. Participants will receive a comprehensive understanding of trauma responses, including their relation to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), brain development, behavior, and more. Additionally, this training will explore the ways in which early trauma can breed negative mental health challenges for… |
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