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SUMMARY:Comprehensive Community Based Youth Services (CCBYS) Management Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the quarterly CCBYS Management Meeting. As a reminder\, this meeting is mandatory for each program with the purpose of increasing communication across programs and with the state. Please note: this meeting is only open to organizations that currently receive CCBYS funding from IDHS.
URL:https://www.icoyouth.org/event/comprehensive-community-based-youth-services-ccbys-management-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:Comprehensive Community Based Youth Services (CCBYS)
LOCATION:https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/yFraJ1jIRT6rdzaxVUXHfQ
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T051125
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T165300Z
UID:10002127-1770897600-1770904800@www.icoyouth.org
SUMMARY:The Intersection of LGBTQ+ Identity and Systems
DESCRIPTION:Over 30% of youth in the child welfare + justice systems identify as LGBTQIA2S+. Why is this percentage over 3X as much as their representation in the general population? This session will explore the complex and compounding factors that put queer youth at high risk for system involvement. Together we will unpack the societal factors\, stigmas\, and biases that LGBTQ+ people face historically and contemporarily. Using this knowledge\, we will review the protective role service providers have in supporting this population\, and best practices to uplift youth in our care to be safe\, healthy\, supported\, and thriving in their individual and communal identities. \nTwo continuing education credits will be offered for this training. If you would like to request CEUs\, you may do so in the evaluation 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-intersection-of-lgbtq-identity-and-systems-2/
CATEGORIES:IDHS Trauma Training
LOCATION:https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/ck_2hAw9T-Kp_5MR-nW1IQ
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T051125
CREATED:20251208T152740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T165224Z
UID:10002128-1770890400-1770894000@www.icoyouth.org
SUMMARY:CBAT-O Final Reports & Results
DESCRIPTION:This informational webinar is designed to support providers gain clarity on how to interpret their CBAT-O final report and results. Our team will walk them through each component of the report (including the Trauma-Sensitive Environmental Checklist\, Comment Section\, and section-by-section CBAT-O results). We will also review the information included in the accompanying email\, such as training recommendations and other relevant details.
URL:https://www.icoyouth.org/event/cbat-o-final-reports-results/
CATEGORIES:CBAT-O
LOCATION:https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/IAnTwA2aSX6rUUD9C5L1wg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T051125
CREATED:20251106T204520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T204520Z
UID:10002118-1770814800-1770818400@www.icoyouth.org
SUMMARY:ICOY 101
DESCRIPTION:Join ICOY’s Membership team for an overview of ICOY’s benefits\, partnerships\, history\, and offerings! This session will be geared towards new staff at ICOY’s member organizations as well as prospective members. All are welcome! \nEmail Sr. Manager of Communications & Outreach Conor Van Santen (cvansanten@icoyouth.org) with any questions you may have!
URL:https://www.icoyouth.org/event/icoy-101/
CATEGORIES:Online,ICOY Members,Prospective Members
LOCATION:https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/zxxptgYWSdSIxYS4A5rgSQ
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T051125
CREATED:20251208T221641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T194010Z
UID:10002152-1770717600-1770811200@www.icoyouth.org
SUMMARY:Youth Experiencing Housing Instability 101
DESCRIPTION:This two-day webinar provides supervisory and front-line staff working in DHS funded Homeless Youth programs with essential information they need to ensure effective practice and compliance with the program’s regulations. Participants will learn how to best engage homeless youth and create the environments and programs that most effectively meet their needs. During this training we will review some of the unique needs and characteristics of the homeless youth population and provide an introduction to best practices for working with these young people through case studies\, group discussions\, and linkages to resources. Additionally\, the workshop will provide information about DHS requirements for Homeless Youth programs\, so staff and supervisors can understand how to ensure their compliance with their contract obligations. \nFour 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 sent after completing this training. For more information on ICOY’s training attendance policy please see here: https://www.icoyouth.org/attendance-policy/ \nTrainer(s): Cheris Larson
URL:https://www.icoyouth.org/event/youth-experiencing-housing-instability-101-10/
CATEGORIES:Homeless Youth,IDHS Capacity Building Training Topic
LOCATION:https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/EvaHHQelSrKYS2dvBlDj1A
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T120000
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CREATED:20251208T221636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T180714Z
UID:10002151-1770717600-1770724800@www.icoyouth.org
SUMMARY:Embracing Justice for All: Immigration & Intersectional Lenses
DESCRIPTION:This virtual training explores the impact of immigration policies on young people and families. With an emphasis on equity and culturally responsive practices\, participants will explore actionable strategies through real stories and practical frameworks to better support immigrant and mixed-status youth. \nTwo 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 sent after completing this training. For more information on ICOY’s training attendance policy please see here: https://www.icoyouth.org/attendance-policy \nTrainer: Issac Carter
URL:https://www.icoyouth.org/event/embracing-justice-for-all-immigration/
CATEGORIES:IDHS Capacity Building Training Topic
LOCATION:https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/1fsxri-TSmeXA57jFcPfgw
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260209T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260209T150000
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CREATED:20251208T221636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T165108Z
UID:10002150-1770638400-1770649200@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 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/ \nTrainers: LYTE Collective
URL:https://www.icoyouth.org/event/positive-youth-development-5/
CATEGORIES:IDHS Capacity Building Training Topic
LOCATION:https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/TXiYDWAbQcGKHncZo60rSQ
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260209T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260209T110000
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CREATED:20251208T221636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T201939Z
UID:10002149-1770627600-1770634800@www.icoyouth.org
SUMMARY:From Operations to Governance: Increasing the Effectiveness of Your Board of Directors
DESCRIPTION:This two-hour virtual training will focus on the basic elements of building and sustaining a board of directors. Topics covered will include: \n•The role of boards in the nonprofit sector\n•The three duties of a board of directors: care\, loyalty\, and obedience\n•The difference between governing and operational boards\n•Board recruitments: including the use of a board grid\, developing a recruitment policy\, and onboarding\n•Ongoing board engagement \nSuggested Audience: Organizations that are less than ten years old\, organizations with less than ten board members who wish to increase the size of their board and their officers\, first time nonprofit CEOs/Executive Directors. \nTwo 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 sent after completing this training. For more information on ICOY’s training attendance policy please see here: https://www.icoyouth.org/attendance-policy \nTrainer: Paul Hamann
URL:https://www.icoyouth.org/event/building-your-organizational-board/
CATEGORIES:IDHS Capacity Building Training Topic
LOCATION:https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/s1jUzmu3RO6SsMrUzLVQwQ
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260206T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260206T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T051125
CREATED:20251209T221757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T221759Z
UID:10002173-1770375600-1770379200@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-12/
CATEGORIES:ICOY Members
LOCATION:https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/Yp_omhpyRjubXz0_6PtQ4A
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260206T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260206T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T051125
CREATED:20251208T221635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T164818Z
UID:10002148-1770368400-1770379200@www.icoyouth.org
SUMMARY:Engagement as the Foundation of Change: Rooting in the Spirit of Motivational Interviewing
DESCRIPTION:This session focuses on the “Spirit” of Motivational Interviewing – partnership\, acceptance\, compassion\, and empowerment – as the essential starting point for all change work. Participants will learn how to cultivate authentic\, culturally responsive engagement that builds trust and rapport while honoring autonomy. Through exploration of MI’s relational elements\, participants will strengthen their ability to support motivation as a dynamic\, collaborative interpersonal process. \nThree 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 sent after completing this training. For more information on ICOY’s training attendance policy please see here: https://www.icoyouth.org/attendance-policy \nTrainer: Gabriela Zapata-Alma
URL:https://www.icoyouth.org/event/engagement-as-the-foundation-of-change-rooting-in-the-spirit-of-motivational-interviewing/
CATEGORIES:IDHS Capacity Building Training Topic
LOCATION:https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/c8tHlmzMRTW1XmyuKnsi-g
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260206T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260206T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T051125
CREATED:20251208T152737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T164730Z
UID:10002126-1770368400-1770375600@www.icoyouth.org
SUMMARY:Developmental Trauma and Maternal Stress
DESCRIPTION:This session offers attendees a foundational understanding of how trauma and stress can impact us even before birth. While it’s often assumed that children are naturally resilient to stress and trauma\, true resilience is dependent on the context and wider systems in which a child develops. Together\, we’ll explore key concepts such as maternal buffering\, epigenetics\, serve and return\, and neuroplasticity\, examining how these factors can either support or hinder the development of resilience intergenerationally. \nTwo continuing education credits will be offered for this training. If you would like to request CEUs\, you may do so in the evaluation 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/developmental-trauma-and-maternal-stress-2/
CATEGORIES:IDHS Trauma Training
LOCATION:https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/4zOU7-DbRDG0jjQqcHTi2g
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T051125
CREATED:20251208T152737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T164701Z
UID:10002125-1770285600-1770292800@www.icoyouth.org
SUMMARY:Building a Trauma-Informed Organization
DESCRIPTION:Creating a trauma-informed organization does not have a one-size fits all approach. This training serves as a guide for organizations in developing and growing trauma-informed care within its organizational structures. Organizations will learn how to develop strategies to create and enhance their trauma-informed practices in teams\, programs\, and overall agency systems. We will discuss policy and procedure revisions and offer approaches in developing and building a trauma-informed organization. Participants should leave the training feeling empowered to respond empathically\, develop realistic goals\, and resist re-traumatization. \nTwo continuing education credits will be offered for this training. If you would like to request CEUs\, you may do so in the evaluation 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-4/
CATEGORIES:IDHS Trauma Training
LOCATION:https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/qX6p04EpTJe2EJ1AcSy92g
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260204T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260204T153000
DTSTAMP:20260406T051125
CREATED:20251208T221628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T164600Z
UID:10002146-1770197400-1770219000@www.icoyouth.org
SUMMARY:Legal Training for Practitioners Working with Youth in Crisis
DESCRIPTION:Please join ICOY’s legal training to review best practices for working with youth and families in the context of an agency’s legal responsibilities. We will address decision-making authority and the various players\, juvenile justice laws\, and intersecting legal proceedings\, crisis situations and responses\, rights of minors without parental consent\, and legal guidelines for case managers. \nFive 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 sent after completing this training. For more information on ICOY’s training attendance policy please see here: https://www.icoyouth.org/attendance-policy/ \nPlease Note: There will be a one hour lunch break. \nTrainers: Rights and Restoration Law Group \n 
URL:https://www.icoyouth.org/event/legal-training-for-practitioners-working-with-youth-in-crisis-2/
CATEGORIES:IDHS Capacity Building Training Topic
LOCATION:https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/284dePaFRVWbNRCMZutE_g
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260204T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260204T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T051125
CREATED:20251208T221635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T164108Z
UID:10002147-1770197400-1770208200@www.icoyouth.org
SUMMARY:Gender and Sexuality 101
DESCRIPTION:This is an introductory course on Gender and Sexuality 101. This virtual training will focus on building foundational knowledge as well as best practices. Gender and Sexuality 101 aims to be accessible and beginner friendly\, to support facilitators who are beginning to work to make their programming more inclusive. This training will center on the understanding that all youth deserve access to safe spaces\, and this training will lay foundational knowledge for developing safe and inclusive practices in out-of-school time for LGBTQIA+ youth. \nTopics will include:\n– Spectra of Identities\n– Intersectionality\n– Pronouns\n– Social Determinants of Health \nThree 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 sent after completing this training. For more information on ICOY’s training attendance policy please see here: https://www.icoyouth.org/attendance-policy \nTrainer: Andrew Hitzhusen
URL:https://www.icoyouth.org/event/gender-and-sexuality-101-2/
CATEGORIES:IDHS Capacity Building Training Topic
LOCATION:https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tbxUmeYnTQer4F-cTODFrg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260203T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260203T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T051125
CREATED:20260116T174324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T173020Z
UID:10002204-1770112800-1770120000@www.icoyouth.org
SUMMARY:Grant Budget Basics
DESCRIPTION:Developing a budget for a grant proposal is as important as the project narrative.  Kristin Olson will guide participants through the process of creating a grant budget and budget narrative\, demonstrate how to complete the Illinois Uniform Grant Budget Template\, and provide templates for multi-year budgets and budget narratives. By the end of the two-hour session\, participants will have the knowledge needed to construct a grant budget and budget narrative. \nTwo 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 sent after completing this training. For more information on ICOY’s training attendance policy please see here: https://www.icoyouth.org/attendance-policy/ \nTrainer: Kristin Olson
URL:https://www.icoyouth.org/event/grant-budget-basics/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260202T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260202T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T051125
CREATED:20251218T224100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T224102Z
UID:10002199-1770030000-1770033600@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 Manager of Healing-Centered Community Support. 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-11/
CATEGORIES:ICOY Members
LOCATION:https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/bXgD5GkPSPOdD_iB1-BeWw
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260129T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260129T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T051126
CREATED:20250930T200109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T160716Z
UID:10002111-1769688000-1769691600@www.icoyouth.org
SUMMARY:ICOY x Elevate Kickoff Webinar
DESCRIPTION:We know that the funding landscape for your work is uncertain\, and that organizations are more resource-constrained than ever. We’ve heard from many of you that are looking for strategies to replace lost public funds and bolster relationships with private funders. That’s why we are pleased to announce our new partnership with Elevate.  \nJoin us on January 29 for a partnership kick off webinar to learn about Elevate and key ICOY member benefits.  \nElevate is a leading grant writing firm\, known nationally for their highly strategic\, data-driven approach to establish and grow nonprofit grant programs. Since its founding in 2013\, the team at Elevate has raised well over $1 Billion in grant funding for their nonprofit partners working in the areas of housing\, human services\, mental and behavioral health\, workforce development\, policy advocacy\, and much more.  \nWebinar attendees will have a chance to meet the team at Elevate\, who will share some background information about their work and how they support nonprofit organizations. They’ll also provide details about our new partnership and key benefits just for ICOY members\, including discounts and access to learning opportunities.
URL:https://www.icoyouth.org/event/icoy-x-elevate-kickoff-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Online,ICOY Members,Prospective Members
LOCATION:https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/Ll3cqjxSSPqvOJRip8ldWQ
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260128T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260128T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T051126
CREATED:20251208T221628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T194317Z
UID:10002145-1769605200-1769616000@www.icoyouth.org
SUMMARY:Gender and Sexuality 101
DESCRIPTION:This is an introductory course on Gender and Sexuality 101. This virtual training will focus on building foundational knowledge as well as best practices. Gender and Sexuality 101 aims to be accessible and beginner friendly\, to support facilitators who are beginning to work to make their programming more inclusive. This training will center on the understanding that all youth deserve access to safe spaces\, and this training will lay foundational knowledge for developing safe and inclusive practices in out-of-school time for LGBTQIA+ youth. \nTopics will include:\n– Spectra of Identities\n– Intersectionality\n– Pronouns \n-Social Determinants of Health \nThree 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 sent after completing this training. For more information on ICOY’s training attendance policy please see here: https://www.icoyouth.org/attendance-policy \nTrainer: Andrew Hitzhusen
URL:https://www.icoyouth.org/event/gender-and-sexuality-101/
CATEGORIES:IDHS Capacity Building Training Topic
LOCATION:https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/xYv3labXQx6iotfxBwbU3g
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T051126
CREATED:20251208T221627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T175338Z
UID:10002144-1769515200-1769522400@www.icoyouth.org
SUMMARY:Reimagining Community: Practice & Application Lab
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an IN-PERSON Learning Community! This in person lab focuses on practical skill-building\, reflective dialogue\, and collaborative problem-solving. \nFocus Areas:\n• Making meaning of the four core elements of thriving community life: safety\, youth voice\, belonging through intentional space design\, and sustaining the people who hold the work\n• Applying the core elements into real provider contexts\n• Peer exchange and shared learning across provider sites and roles. \nTwo 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 sent after completing this training. For more information on ICOY’s training attendance policy please see here: https://www.icoyouth.org/attendance-policy \nTrainer: Karlyn Boens
URL:https://www.icoyouth.org/event/reimagining-community-practice-application-lab/
CATEGORIES:IDHS Capacity Building Training Topic
LOCATION:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reimagining-community-practice-application-lab-tickets-1975326276066?aff=oddtdtcreator
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260126T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260126T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T051126
CREATED:20251208T221627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T164231Z
UID:10002143-1769419800-1769432400@www.icoyouth.org
SUMMARY:Comprehensive Community Based Youth Services 101 (CCBYS 101)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this webinar to learn what you need to know in order to effectively provide Comprehensive Community-Based Youth Services (CCBYS) and comply with program regulations.This training is perfect for crisis workers and new supervisors. Through lectures\, case studies\, group exercises and role play\, participants will learn how to work with youth and their families; how to interact effectively with partners in the community including law enforcement officers\, school personnel and child welfare workers; and how to initiate effective case management for clients. \nThree and a Half 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 sent after completing this training. For more information on ICOY’s training attendance policy please see here: https://www.icoyouth.org/attendance-policy/ \nTrainer: Tiana Cody
URL:https://www.icoyouth.org/event/comprehensive-community-based-youth-services-101-ccbys-101/
CATEGORIES:IDHS Capacity Building Training Topic
LOCATION:https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/nEhat4vaTR2kDNRMal_NDQ
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260123T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260123T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T051126
CREATED:20251209T221757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T221759Z
UID:10002172-1769166000-1769169600@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-11/
CATEGORIES:ICOY Members
LOCATION:https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/Yp_omhpyRjubXz0_6PtQ4A
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T051126
CREATED:20251208T152736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T174946Z
UID:10002124-1769076000-1769083200@www.icoyouth.org
SUMMARY:Trauma-Informed De-Escalation
DESCRIPTION:This training will present an overview of the factors that can escalate a situation and/or individual. Together we will go through the escalation cycle and responses to each phase\, work to understand how to identify our own and others’ conflict styles\, trauma responses\, and triggers. We will learn practical de-escalation principles and skills to support individuals in ways to engage in a trauma informed framework when facing escalation. Additionally\, attendees will learn how to apply a trauma informed care lens to prioritize minimizing re-traumatization and additional harm. \nTwo continuing education credits will be offered for this training. If you would like to request CEUs\, you may do so in the evaluation sent after completing this training. For more information on ICOY’s training attendance policy please see here: https://www.icoyouth.org/attendance-policy/ \nPlease note that this will be an In-Person training located in Southern\, IL.  \nRegistration: Here
URL:https://www.icoyouth.org/event/trauma-informed-de-escalation-9/
CATEGORIES:IDHS Trauma Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260123T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T051126
CREATED:20251208T221627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T180455Z
UID:10002142-1769072400-1769169600@www.icoyouth.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Motivational Interviewing
DESCRIPTION: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. They will leave with practical tools they can begin applying immediately to strengthen engagement and support meaningful behavior change. \nSix 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 sent after completing this training. For more information on ICOY’s training attendance policy please see here: https://www.icoyouth.org/attendance-policy/. Please note this is a 2 day training from 9-12pm on both days. \nTrainer: Gabriela Zapata-Alma
URL:https://www.icoyouth.org/event/introduction-to-motivational-interviewing/
CATEGORIES:IDHS Capacity Building Training Topic
LOCATION:https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/HIqzlJhTTx6OZXzuD2SYHA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T051126
CREATED:20251208T221624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T163726Z
UID:10002141-1768987800-1768998600@www.icoyouth.org
SUMMARY:Grant Writing 101
DESCRIPTION:This introductory session is designed for nonprofit staff\, board members\, and volunteers with little or no experience writing a grant proposal. Participants will learn: how to discern if a funding opportunity is a good fit for their organization; about the difference between public- and private-sector grants; about the current trends in grant making; how to structure a grant proposal for a foundation grant; and how to respond to an IDHS request for proposals. \nThree 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 sent after completing this training. For more information on ICOY’s training attendance policy please see here: https://www.icoyouth.org/attendance-policy/ \nTrainer: Kristin Olson
URL:https://www.icoyouth.org/event/grant-writing-101-2/
CATEGORIES:IDHS Capacity Building Training Topic
LOCATION:https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/E8kR-XwZRZi-Yf8Xk5LT7Q
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T051126
CREATED:20251208T152736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T163630Z
UID:10002123-1768478400-1768485600@www.icoyouth.org
SUMMARY:Resisting Vicarious Trauma: Building Resilience and Collective Care in the Workplace
DESCRIPTION:Throughout this session\, we will review the signs\, symptoms\, and risk factors of vicarious trauma\, ensuring participants gain a comprehensive understanding of its impact. Together\, we will explore the various stress responses experienced by service providers and identify effective ways to offer support. Through interactive discussions and activities\, participants will explore identifying personal triggers and develop strategies for building resilience and fostering collective care. \nTwo continuing education credits will be offered for this training. If you would like to request CEUs\, you may do so in the evaluation 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/resisting-vicarious-trauma-building-resilience-and-collective-care-in-the-workplace-3/
CATEGORIES:IDHS Trauma Training
LOCATION:https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/Ar0A_y0_R6W3mIfXiqx-uQ
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T051126
CREATED:20251208T221623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T163607Z
UID:10002140-1768392000-1768406400@www.icoyouth.org
SUMMARY:Introduction of Motivational Interviewing
DESCRIPTION:This ICOY training provides an overview of motivational interviewing and its key elements for effective practice: Values\, Ambivalence\, Empathy\, the Spirit of MI\, O.A.R.S\, and Eliciting Change Talk. The main focus of motivational interviewing is to partner with the individual to enhance motivation and utilize ambivalence to build a successful plan for making change. Compared with other non-directive counseling\, this method is focused and guiding\, allowing for more partnership and collaboration. \nPlease Note: This training is highly interactive and full participation is expected. All participants are required to engage in group discussions\, breakout room activities\, and have both audio and video on for the duration of the session. Failure to actively participate may affect your eligibility to receive attendance credit\, a Certificate of Attendance (COA)\, or Continuing Education Units (CEUs).  \nTrainer: Lori Egizio
URL:https://www.icoyouth.org/event/introduction-of-motivational-interviewing/
CATEGORIES:IDHS Capacity Building Training Topic
LOCATION:https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/2fbq3xGASued92q0pzwGuQ
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T051126
CREATED:20251210T220419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T220738Z
UID:10002183-1768392000-1768395600@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 Senior Manager of Communications & Outreach\, Conor Van Santen\, at cvansanten@icoyouth.org.
URL:https://www.icoyouth.org/event/icoy-monthly-member-call-13/
CATEGORIES:ICOY Members
LOCATION:https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/rnBsuXFtSqiNaIICo7AUPg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260113T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260113T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T051126
CREATED:20251208T152736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T194151Z
UID:10002122-1768294800-1768302000@www.icoyouth.org
SUMMARY:Culture and Trauma
DESCRIPTION:Trauma has context. That context often times 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. Lastly\, participants will learn about the resilience and protective factors these communities have built to cope with trauma at the hands of our systems and society\, historically and presently. \nTwo continuing education credits will be offered for this training. If you would like to request CEUs\, you may do so in the evaluation 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/culture-and-trauma-3/
CATEGORIES:IDHS Trauma Training
LOCATION:https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/dzyHcnpLQI6TJpiYQv0mfA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260112T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260112T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T051126
CREATED:20251218T174912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T174912Z
UID:10002197-1768226400-1768230000@www.icoyouth.org
SUMMARY:CCBYS Supervisor GOALS Orientation
DESCRIPTION:This one-hour session introduces CCBYS supervisors to the GOALS training and Caseworks system\, outlining key expectations\, roles\, and processes to support implementation and oversight.
URL:https://www.icoyouth.org/event/ccbys-supervisor-goals-orientation-2/
CATEGORIES:Comprehensive Community Based Youth Services (CCBYS)
LOCATION:https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/km6wdcUhTZS3MNNF8s-Dvw
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260112T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260112T133000
DTSTAMP:20260406T051126
CREATED:20251208T221623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T163444Z
UID:10002139-1768212000-1768224600@www.icoyouth.org
SUMMARY:Casey Life Skills
DESCRIPTION: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 and other positive youth development programs. Participants in this training will learn how to partner with young people to assess and develop appropriate case plans and how to use free life skills resources to point young people toward success. \nThree and a half 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 sent after completing this training. For more information on ICOY’s training attendance policy please see here: https://www.icoyouth.org/attendance-policy/ \nTrainer(s): Cheris Larson
URL:https://www.icoyouth.org/event/casey-life-skills-19/
CATEGORIES:IDHS Capacity Building Training Topic
LOCATION:https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/w8UvwTK1QO-QELaaVzISzA
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