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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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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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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Grants and funding can feel like a closed system to staff who haven't navigated it directly. This two-hour foundational training gives participants a shared understanding of how grant funding works, built around hands-on, interactive activities. Participants will learn to distinguish between public and private funding sources and apply a simple test for deciding whether a… |
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Building on the foundations established in RJ 101, this interactive session explores how restorative justice principles come to life in complex, real-world situations. Through facilitated discussion, applied scenarios, and opportunities for reflection, participants will deepen their understanding of shared power, trauma-informed practice, and restorative decision-making. The session also introduces transformative justice as a complementary framework…
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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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Gain a clear understanding of what trauma and bullying is, including causes, effects, and long-term impacts on individuals. Learn to cultivate empathy and develop a trauma-informed approach when working with individuals who have had or are creating this experience. One and a Half Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be available for participants with social work… |
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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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This training provides an overview of complex trauma and its connection to human trafficking. Participants will gain an understanding of complex trauma and human trafficking, including how prolonged trauma impacts survivors’ emotional and behavioral responses. The session will also explore the signs and symptoms of trauma bonding. One and a Half Continuing Education Units (CEUs)… |
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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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Whether or not it's been named directly, young people and staff who are neurodivergent are present in every program. This session looks at the organizational and programmatic shifts that create real belonging for all youth and staff. It explores how everyday practices, policies, and physical spaces shape whether people who are neurodivergent feel included or… |
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Please join ICOY's Legal Training to review best practices for working with youth and families within the context of an agency's legal responsibilities. Topics covered include: decision-making authority and the various parties involved; juvenile justice laws and intersecting legal proceedings; crisis situations and response strategies; the health rights of minors without parental consent; and legal… |
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This session guides participants in helping clients turn motivation into concrete, achievable action. Participants will learn MI-based strategies to collaboratively develop realistic change plans, enhance confidence, and support sustained follow-through, ensuring that motivation translates into meaningful, lasting progress. Three Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be available for participants with social work and professional counseling licenses…
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This introductory training will provide participants with an overview of the Comprehensive Community-Based Youth Services (CCBYS) contract, including basics on delivering services and information on how to comply with grant requirements. This training is perfect for crisis workers, case managers, and supervisors who are new to CCBYS. Through lecture, case studies, group activities, and role… |
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This session is designed for supervisors seeking to strengthen MI practice within their teams. Participants will learn how to coach, model, and reinforce MI skills, create supportive learning environments, and provide feedback that enhances staff confidence and competence. The session emphasizes strategies for sustaining MI fidelity over time, fostering a culture of collaborative, person-centered practice.…
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This session is designed to deepen participants’ understanding of community trauma and the systems that create and perpetuate harm. During the training, participants will identify the risk factors that contribute to community violence and examine its impact on communities, providers, and the work they do. Participants will leave with practical tools and knowledge to engage in conversations about community… |
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The purpose of the circles is to invoke deep self-inspection through reflection and creating deep relations by sitting at the hearth encircled by the core beliefs of restorative circle keeping. The process for this circle session is centered on the reflection of self. We would ground ourselves in focusing on releasing the energies of affirmation…
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Reading a request for proposals (RFP) is its own skill, and this session helps participants build their RFP muscles. This session will go into the technical components of an RFP and ensure that anyone can decipher what is being asked for and what is essential to include. Participants leave with more confi dence navigating RFPs… |
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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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Centers community care as protective for providers. Addresses burnout, shared holding, and relational grounding practices. Providers develop strategies for. 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…
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Join us for a presentation about the programs and services offered by Youth Villages. Learn about the current implementation of LifeSet and GuideTree, and gain an overview of Intercept, an intensive in-home family therapy program designed to support families and help youth remain safely at home whenever possible. This session provides an opportunity to learn more about these services and how they support children, youth, and families. Click here to register! |
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The Trevor Project’s 2025 National Survey on the Mental Health of LGBTQ+ Youth found that LGBTQ+ youth experience disproportionately high rates of mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety, suicidality, and co-occurring mental health concerns. This session explores the complex and compounding factors that place LGBTQ+ youth at increased risk for negative mental health outcomes. Participants… |
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This session provides participants with a foundational understanding of how early trauma and chronic stress can influence development well into adolescence and young adulthood. While children are often viewed as naturally resilient, true resilience depends heavily on the context and systems surrounding a child’s development. Together, participants will explore two critical periods in human development… |
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This introductory session guides service providers through each of the five dimensions of access: Physical, Sensory, Communication, Emotional, and Relational. Rather than framing accessibility as a compliance obligation, the session invites participants to see inclusion as an act of welcome, asking not whether a space meets a minimum standard but who is being invited in,… |
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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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