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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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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Understanding Youth Development: Harnessing the Power to Transform Individuals and Communities: History / Core Concepts / Practical Application This module provides participants the opportunity to ground themselves within the history and theory that have led to positive youth development. Core principles and concepts of youth development as a model to create organizational and community change… |
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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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Building on the foundational knowledge covered in CCBYS 101, CCBYS 201 is designed for grantees who are familiar with the CCBYS program and are ready to strengthen their day-to-day practice. This interactive training will explore practical strategies for engaging youth and families, navigating complex case management situations. Participants will also examine documentation and compliance expectations,… |
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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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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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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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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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Regional Community Chats will help cultivate a collaborative community of providers, promoting open communication across contracts, peer learning, and resource exchange. Through regular meetings, providers will be able to address shared challenges across their regions. If you would like to provide some ideas to guide our conversation, please fill out this Typeform: https://icoyouth.typeform.com/to/hG03e4ba If…
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Regional Community Chats will help cultivate a collaborative community of providers, promoting open communication across contracts, peer learning, and resource exchange. Through regular meetings, providers will be able to address shared challenges across their regions. If you would like to provide some ideas to guide our conversation, please fill out this Typeform: https://icoyouth.typeform.com/to/hG03e4ba If… |
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Trauma is often understood as a specific event, but it can also exist as an ongoing set of circumstances. Poverty is one of the most common yet frequently overlooked forms of trauma in America. In this training, participants will explore the long-term destabilization and dysregulation associated with poverty through an intersectional, historical, and transgenerational lens.… |
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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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Youth-serving professionals are asked to support others while navigating increasingly complex environments marked by trauma, crisis, limited resources, and competing demands. This interactive session explores workforce well-being as a shared organizational responsibility rather than an individual burden. Participants will examine how stress, secondary traumatic stress, burnout, and youth mental health challenges impact helping professionals while…
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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 Manager of Membership & Communications, Ally Abeles, at aabeles@icoyouth.org.
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Regional Community Chats will help cultivate a collaborative community of providers, promoting open communication across contracts, peer learning, and resource exchange. Through regular meetings, providers will be able to address shared challenges across their regions. If you would like to provide some ideas to guide our conversation, please fill out this Typeform: https://icoyouth.typeform.com/to/hG03e4ba If you… |
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This training is designed to help service providers strengthen relationships with youth and their support networks. Participants will explore both individual and systemic barriers to engagement while examining ways to create meaningful opportunities for youth and caregiver participation. Using a framework rooted in power-sharing and collaboration, participants will practice strategies to increase trust, foster sustainable… |
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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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Understanding Domestic Violence is beyond observing individual relationships. We must look beyond Intimate Partner Violence, and recognize Domestic Violence as an act of harm on the entire family and community system. Understanding Domestic Violence requires a reflection of larger society and systems to truly address its impact. Participants will grow shared language and tools to…
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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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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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Regional Community Chats will help cultivate a collaborative community of providers, promoting open communication across contracts, peer learning, and resource exchange. Through regular meetings, providers will be able to address shared challenges across their regions If you would like to provide some ideas to guide our conversation, please fill out this Typeform: https://icoyouth.typeform.com/to/hG03e4ba … |
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In this training, participants will learn how to recognize the factors that contribute to escalation in both individuals and situations, while considering the broader situational context. Participants will explore the hierarchy of the brain and Dr. Bruce Perry’s 3 Rs to better understand why certain individuals or environments may be more prone to escalation. The… |
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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…
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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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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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Effective leaders do more than manage tasks—they provide direction, inspire commitment, and help others understand why their work matters. Participants will examine how a clear vision, grounded in shared values, can guide decisions, strengthen organizational culture, and motivate teams through both challenges and change. One and a half continuing education units (CEUs) will be available… |
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This session invites participants to explore the interconnected concepts of identity, culture, and power, examining both their individual meanings and the dynamic relationships between them. Through discussion and reflection, participants will generate relevant examples that illustrate how individual identities are shaped by cultural contexts and influenced by power dynamics, while considering the impact of these… |
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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… |
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