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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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.… |
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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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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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Conversations with families about neurodivergence are some of the most delicate a provider has, and this session helps participants approach them with more confi dence. It covers communication strategies grounded in a strengths-based perspective, along with common concerns families raise. Participants leave better equipped to build trust and partnerships with the families they work with.… |
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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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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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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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Applying the Five Doors in Youth Services Building on the introductory session, this application-focused workshop moves from awareness into practice. Participants bring their own program contexts into the room, work through real scenarios drawn from youth and family services settings, and develop concrete next steps for their organizations. Special emphasis is placed on invisible disabilities,…
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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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The Redeploy Illinois 101 training provides an overview of the Redeploy Illinois program that includes its purpose, guiding principles, eligibility requirements, and the matrix domain. This training emphasizes Redeploy Illinois' mission of decreasing youth incarceration in the Department of Juvenile Justice, and strengthening community based interventions that allow youth to remain safely in their homes,… |
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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