Building a Trauma-Informed Organization
2026-08-28 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/5cDQb6BwQkOwlkupVxkgyA
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.
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 sent after completing this training. For more information on ICOY’s training attendance policy please see here: https://www.icoyouth.org/attendance-policy/

CCBYS Supervisor Training
2026-08-31 09:30 - 13:00 | https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/8zMYznCnTBqB1OOczViw4Q
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 community partners. By the end of the training, our goal is to have a set of FAQ for all supervisors to use and a shared understanding of program standards.
Three 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/
Trainer: Tiana Cody

IYIP 101: Foundations & Contract Compliance
2026-09-02 11:00 - 13:30 | https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/dAQkck78RemcBGNeZ-dzEA
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. We’ll also share practical strategies for youth employment, from on-the-job training to wraparound services that address barriers like transportation, housing, and mental health. Sending specific questions prior to this training is strongly advised.
Please note CEUs will not be offered for this session, only Certificates of Attendance
Trainer: Chanel Dotson

Restorative Justice 101
2026-09-02 12:00 - 14:00
This introductory training provides participants with a foundational understanding of restorative justice principles, practices, and applications. Participants will explore how restorative justice differs from traditional justice approaches while examining its relevance across schools, community-based organizations, workplaces, and youth-serving systems. Through discussion and applied case scenarios, participants will begin developing a restorative lens that centers relationships, accountability, and community. Learning Outcomes
● Understand the core principles and values of restorative justice.
● Distinguish restorative approaches from traditional justice models.
● Explore practical applications across youth-serving settings.
● Build a foundation for continued restorative practice.
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 sent after completing this training. For more information on ICOY’s training attendance policy please see here: https://www.icoyouth.org/attendance-policy/.
Trainer: Karlyn Boens

The Impact of Trauma on Youth
2026-09-03 10:00 - 12:30 | https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/-8xF3fwSSsWt7UjH0Jv0KA
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.
Two 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/

Grants, Funding & Sustainability 101
2026-09-08 13:00 - 15:00 | https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/l6DAUdmOQs-6FrVhYJgxpA
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 funding opportunity is worth pursuing. The session closes with participants identifying at least one practical next step to apply to a funding opportunity in the year ahead, along with the foundation needed for deeper sessions on related topics.
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 sent after completing this training. For more information on ICOY’s training attendance policy please see here: https://www.icoyouth.org/attendance-policy/
Trainer: Caitlin Botsios

Restorative Justice 201: Practicing the Principles
2026-09-09 10:00 - 12:00 | https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/DFzT3pE3Q5igAMOdWQZPkw
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 that challenges participants to think beyond systems-based responses toward community-led approaches to accountability and healing.
Learning Outcomes
● Apply restorative justice principles to complex practice situations.
● Strengthen trauma-informed and healing-centered responses.
● Explore restorative and transformative approaches to accountability.
● Develop practical strategies for navigating conflict and fostering repair.
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 sent after completing this training. For more information on ICOY’s training attendance policy please see here: https://www.icoyouth.org/attendance-policy/
Trainer: Karlyn Boens

ICOY Monthly Member Call
2026-09-09 12:00 - 13:00 | https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/rnBsuXFtSqiNaIICo7AUPg
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.

Trauma and Bullying
2026-09-09 13:00 - 14:30 | https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/8VvwLeUjRx2eCvvqz-4nbg
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 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/
Trainer: Heshima Mance

Introduction to the CBAT-O
2026-09-10 13:00 - 14:30 | https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/A0UAEiFLQxC4bBUS1kQj4A
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, with dedicated Q&A time at the end of the session. Participants who need additional support after the session are encouraged to register for upcoming office hours.
Please note that this webinar is intended for informational purposes only, and CEUs will not be available for this event.

Complex Trauma and Human Trafficking
2026-09-11 09:00 - 10:30 | https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/HwoeSmjMRRq4kVn3JrA8Dg
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) 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/

Child Welfare Coalition Call
2026-09-11 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-25 11:00 - 12:00 | https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/a-f7SXxWRoiHed_WYTwUmw
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 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.
We 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.
These calls will take place twice a month and we are asking that all participants register to join.

LGBTQ+ Learning Community
2026-09-14 11:00 - 12:00 | https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/jBzPUhS3T8S97YjxGJ5WiA
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.
Please 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!

Building a Neuroinclusive Culture
2026-09-14 13:00 - 14:30 | https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/wVS57r__SJSHv376ZfsCrw
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 overlooked. Participants leave with a broader perspective on building a culture where neurodivergence is expected and welcomed, along with ideas they can adapt to their own programs.
One 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/
Trainer: Caitlin Botsios

CCBYS Legal Training for Practitioners Working with Youth in Crisis
2026-09-15 09:30 - 15:30 | https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/8fjRURxNRGWVLs8P_kcoKA
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 guidelines for case managers. Attendees will be asked to actively participate in breakout sessions and full group discussions.
Note: This training includes morning and afternoon sessions, with a one-hour lunch break midway.
Five continuing education units (CEUs) available for participants with social work and professional counseling licenses. Attendees must attend the entire training to receive full CEUs.
Trainers: Rights and Restoration Law Group, LLC

From Motivation to Movement: Supporting Change Planning with Motivational Interviewing
2026-09-16 09:00 - 12:00 | https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/YmVrOY42Sd2iGFDwOyTQSw
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 (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/
Trainer: Gabriela Zapata-Alma

CCBYS 101
2026-09-16 10:00 - 12:00 | https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/o03SZ0RiSYmDYCk3mCn6cQ
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 play, participants will learn how to effectively carry out CCBYS services, how to do outreach to community partners, and how to initiate effective case managment for clients.
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 sent after completing this training. For more information on ICOY’s training attendance policy please see here: https://www.icoyouth.org/attendance-policy/
Trainer: Sally Ehrlich

For Supervisors: Supporting Staff Using Motivational Interviewing
2026-09-17 09:00 - 12:00 | https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/ryzf7FQOQSW_ZjHaIocLfw
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.
Three 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/
Trainer: Gabriela Zapata-Alma

Community Trauma and Resiliency
2026-09-17 10:30 - 13:30 | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-trauma-and-resiliency-tickets-1991776736837?aff=oddtdtcreator
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 trauma, explore holistic responses, and strengthen the qualities that contribute to resilient communities.
Three 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/

Community Asset Mapping
2026-09-18 10:00 - 12:00
This interactive, introductory-level training will explore the fundamentals of Community Asset Mapping as a powerful tool for identifying local strengths, resources, and opportunities to support partnership development and long-term sustainability. Over the course of two hours, participants will: Gain a foundational understanding of community asset mapping, including key concepts and types of assets (individual, institutional, physical, cultural, etc.) Explore real-world examples of how asset mapping supports program planning, community engagement, and collaboration Engage in hands-on exercises to practice identifying and categorizing community assets using asset mapping tools and frameworks Learn strategies to apply asset mapping to partnership development and sustainability planning within their own communities or programs.
2 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/

Trainer: Chelsea Corbett

Restorative Justice 202: ReGeneration Circle: Healing in the Restorative Justice Process
2026-09-21 10:00 - 12:00
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 or negation that we experienced throughout the Summer associated with five deep values of living that hindered or increased your capacity for human connecting. Once we release our affirmations or negations of self into the encircled hearth, we will focus on envisioning the possibility of what is renewal for self in the oncoming Fall and how do we go about building momentum for receiving support to accomplish and acknowledge the goal of renewal.
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 sent after completing this training. For more information on ICOY’s training attendance policy please see here: https://www.icoyouth.org/attendance-policy/
Trainer: Christian Simpson
Registration & Location coming soon

Decoding the RFP
2026-09-21 13:00 - 14:30 | https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/J1i2LXvRTGO9VCzpUXUTNg
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 and funding announcements going forward, along with a go-to checklist for what to review and include within an RFP.
One 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/
Trainer: Caitlin Botsios

Civic Engagement Workshop - RPSA Greater, IL
2026-09-22 11:00 - 12:30 | https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/8IPaX5vGSVquT2A7FsSXoA
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.

IYIP Management
2026-09-23 09:30 - 15:30
Please join us for an in-person IYIP Management Meeting! This meeting is for 3356 providers. As a reminder, this meeting is mandatory for each program with the purpose of increasing communication across programs and with the state. If you have any questions please reach out to your program manager Autumn Griffin agriffin@icoyouth.org

Reimagining Community: Collective Care & Provider Sustainability
2026-09-23 10:00 - 12:00 | https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/OnE0v-rqRrOx-cuzK0NCbQ
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 sent after completing this training. For more information on ICOY’s training attendance policy please see here: https://www.icoyouth.org/attendance-policy/
Trainer: Karlyn Boens

Youth Villages Presents GuideTree 2.0
2026-09-23 13:00 - 14:00 | https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/IU6olIOCRT2jx1hflBwOZA
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!

LGBTQ+ Youth Mental Health & Suicide Prevention
2026-09-24 13:00 - 15:00 | https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/BWYxRilmQcujOqGU0jgobw
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 will examine the societal factors, stigma, and bias that impact LGBTQ+ youth while learning about the critical protective role service providers play in supporting this population. Together, participants will review best practices that help youth feel safe, supported, affirmed, and empowered within both their individual and communal identities.
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 sent after completing this training. For more information on ICOY’s training attendance policy please see here: https://www.icoyouth.org/attendance-policy/

Intergenerational Trauma and Development
2026-09-25 09:00 - 11:00 | https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/togakDYSTCODJASOUvDV8w
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 that serve as the foundation for lifelong well-being, as well as the potential impacts when those developmental stages are disrupted or thrown off balance.
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 sent after completing this training. For more information on ICOY’s training attendance policy please see here: https://www.icoyouth.org/attendance-policy/

The Five Doors of Access: An Introduction
2026-09-28 10:00 - 11:30 | https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/GwvhNbD8R920nBbSuo7QJg
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, and whether they can actually get through the door. Participants explore how disability intersects with neurodiversity, invisible disability, and mental health. Activities include a guided self-assessment of participants’ own environments and facilitated peer discussion.
One 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/
Trainer: Allaina Humphrey
