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UID:10002295-1793617200-1793620800@www.icoyouth.org
SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ Learning Community
DESCRIPTION: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.\nPlease 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!
URL:https://www.icoyouth.org/event/lgbtq-learning-community-17/
LOCATION:https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/jBzPUhS3T8S97YjxGJ5WiA
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SUMMARY:Older Youth Permanency Training
DESCRIPTION:The session is designed for providers working in Family Advocacy Centers (FACs)\, with youth in foster care\, foster parents\, & local agencies \n\n\n\n\nPlease 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 Centers (FACs)\, those supporting youth in the foster care system\, foster parents\, and agencies in surrounding communities who are interested in this work. \nGoal: The overall goal of this training is to prepare as many people as possible with the skills and tools necessary to make informed decisions. To be able to commit to providing a lifetime sense of permanency for older youth in case and in community via adoption or other permanency options. \nCost: Free to attend. 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 through the evaluation survey distributed after completion of the two-day training. \nPotential trainers: Jacqueline Gilliard-Bright; Lupeda T. Brown; Sandy Hall; Monique A.L. Smith. Two of these folks will be leading this session. \nLunch will be provided on both days!
URL:https://www.icoyouth.org/event/older-youth-permanency-training-4/
LOCATION:Kankakee Community College 100 College Drive  Room D123 Kankakee\, IL 60901\, Kankakee Community College 100 College Drive Room D123 Kankakee\, IL 60901\, Kankakee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T123000
DTSTAMP:20260911T193208Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T193208Z
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SUMMARY:Trauma and Juvenile Delinquency
DESCRIPTION: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 end of the training\, participants will better understand how life experiences and systemic circumstances contribute to system involvement and how to effectively support youth impacted by these challenges. \nTwo and a half Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be available for participants with active 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/
URL:https://www.icoyouth.org/event/trauma-and-juvenile-delinquency-4/
CATEGORIES:IDHS Trauma Training
LOCATION:https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/qEVXUzN6RRaDsTCuBeWtBg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261106T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261106T110000
DTSTAMP:20260911T193237Z
CREATED:20260911T010008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T193237Z
UID:10002353-1793955600-1793962800@www.icoyouth.org
SUMMARY:Caring for the Carer: Beyond Self-Care
DESCRIPTION: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 their understanding of care by reframing employee well-being from an individual responsibility to a shared organizational value grounded in belonging\, connection\, and collective support. \nTwo Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be available for participants with active 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/
URL:https://www.icoyouth.org/event/caring-for-the-carer-beyond-self-care-2/
CATEGORIES:IDHS Trauma Training
LOCATION:https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/iHDSx_MATF6UnVXBrk7bDA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261106T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261106T120000
DTSTAMP:20260825T014805Z
CREATED:20260825T014805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T014805Z
UID:10002337-1793962800-1793966400@www.icoyouth.org
SUMMARY:Child Welfare Coalition Call
DESCRIPTION:Join ICOY and other member organizations on a call to discuss key changes in the child welfare and youth-led arena.\nThe 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.\nWe 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.\nThese calls will take place twice a month and we are asking that all participants register to join.
URL:https://www.icoyouth.org/event/child-welfare-coalition-call-28/
CATEGORIES:ICOY Members
LOCATION:https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/a-f7SXxWRoiHed_WYTwUmw
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261109T143000
DTSTAMP:20260911T193634Z
CREATED:20260911T193020Z
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UID:10002371-1794229200-1794234600@www.icoyouth.org
SUMMARY:Talking With Families About Neurodiversity
DESCRIPTION: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. \nOne and a half continuing education units (CEUs) will be available for participants with active 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/ \nTrainer: Caitlin Botsios
URL:https://www.icoyouth.org/event/talking-with-families-about-neurodiversity/
LOCATION:https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/5AoYHZLHQb-kLlwf03kxuQ
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CREATED:20251210T220424Z
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UID:10002192-1794398400-1794402000@www.icoyouth.org
SUMMARY:ICOY Monthly Member Call
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.icoyouth.org/event/icoy-monthly-member-call-22/
CATEGORIES:ICOY Members
LOCATION:https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/rnBsuXFtSqiNaIICo7AUPg
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DTSTAMP:20260911T193308Z
CREATED:20260911T010008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T193308Z
UID:10002354-1794488400-1794495600@www.icoyouth.org
SUMMARY:Building a Trauma-Informed Organization
DESCRIPTION: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 the session\, participants will feel empowered to respond with empathy\, establish realistic goals\, and advocate for meaningful trauma-informed change within their organizations. \nTwo Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be available for participants with active 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/
URL:https://www.icoyouth.org/event/building-a-trauma-informed-organization-6/
CATEGORIES:IDHS Trauma Training
LOCATION:https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/5eEo6nx5TPKbIL0nNV-enw
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261113T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261113T123000
DTSTAMP:20260911T193341Z
CREATED:20260911T010008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T193341Z
UID:10002355-1794564000-1794573000@www.icoyouth.org
SUMMARY:The Impact of Trauma on Youth
DESCRIPTION: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 youth and some of the less common signs and symptoms to be aware of. Participants can expect to leave feeling empowered to talk about mental health with youth\, along with implementing practical\, trauma-informed approaches that foster safety\, trust\, and well-being for the youth in their care. \nTwo and a half Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be available for participants with active 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/
URL:https://www.icoyouth.org/event/the-impact-of-trauma-on-youth-11/
CATEGORIES:IDHS Trauma Training
LOCATION:https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/0uOTci-3TIOs6PxQPu8wJA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261116T113000
DTSTAMP:20260911T193628Z
CREATED:20260911T193021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T193628Z
UID:10002372-1794823200-1794828600@www.icoyouth.org
SUMMARY:Walking Through Together: Applying the Five Doors in Youth Service
DESCRIPTION: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\, neurodiversity\, and the intersection of mental health and disability\, areas that ICOY’s provider network has identified as high-need. Pre-work completed before the session is integrated directly into workshop activities  \nOne and a half continuing education units (CEUs) will be available for participants with active 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/  \nTrainer: Allainia Humphrey
URL:https://www.icoyouth.org/event/walking-through-together-applying-the-five-doors-in-youth-service/
LOCATION:https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/a8sta7ZlTT6ajNfbqZzrkQ
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261116T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261116T150000
DTSTAMP:20260911T193622Z
CREATED:20260911T193021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T193622Z
UID:10002373-1794830400-1794841200@www.icoyouth.org
SUMMARY:Positive Youth Development
DESCRIPTION: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 is offered in contrast to traditional youth services model. Participants have the opportunity to explore practical applications of the model through small group work.  \nThree continuing education units (CEUs) will be available for participants with active 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/  \nTrainer: LYTE Collective
URL:https://www.icoyouth.org/event/positive-youth-development-8/
LOCATION:https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/jZ0LMq9cQ7-uc5KkXfzPYg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T120000
DTSTAMP:20260911T193612Z
CREATED:20260911T193022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T193612Z
UID:10002374-1794996000-1795003200@www.icoyouth.org
SUMMARY:Redeploy Illinois 101
DESCRIPTION: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\, and community.  \nTrainer: Maribel Gonzalez
URL:https://www.icoyouth.org/event/redeploy-illinois-101/
LOCATION:https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/TPn8NrK0Qt6F_AmZGrDivA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T133000
DTSTAMP:20260911T193416Z
CREATED:20260911T010022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T193416Z
UID:10002356-1795084200-1795095000@www.icoyouth.org
SUMMARY:Navigating Grief
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThree Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be available for participants with active 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/
URL:https://www.icoyouth.org/event/navigating-grief-3/
CATEGORIES:IDHS Trauma Training
LOCATION:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/navigating-grief-tickets-1999106760134?aff=oddtdtcreator
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T123000
DTSTAMP:20261014T175246Z
CREATED:20261014T175246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T175246Z
UID:10002391-1795086000-1795091400@www.icoyouth.org
SUMMARY:RPSA Management Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.icoyouth.org/event/rpsa-management-meeting-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261120T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261120T120000
DTSTAMP:20260825T014809Z
CREATED:20260825T014808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T014809Z
UID:10002338-1795172400-1795176000@www.icoyouth.org
SUMMARY:Child Welfare Coalition Call
DESCRIPTION:Join ICOY and other member organizations on a call to discuss key changes in the child welfare and youth-led arena.\nThe 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.\nWe 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.\nThese calls will take place twice a month and we are asking that all participants register to join.
URL:https://www.icoyouth.org/event/child-welfare-coalition-call-29/
CATEGORIES:ICOY Members
LOCATION:https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/a-f7SXxWRoiHed_WYTwUmw
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