Illinois Collaboration On Youth

Child Welfare Coalition Call
2026-12-18 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | 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
2027-01-11 11:00 - 12:00, 2027-02-01 11:00 - 12:00, 2027-03-01 11:00 - 12:00, 2027-04-05 11:00 - 12:00, 2027-05-03 11:00 - 12:00, 2027-06-07 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!

Trauma Talks: Restoration and Repair After Conflict in Teams
2027-02-22 10:00 - 12:00 | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/trauma-talks-restoration-and-repair-after-conflict-in-teams-tickets-1991495531745?aff=oddtdtcreator
Conflict is a natural part of team dynamics, but understanding why it happens and how to repair are crucial for maintaining a healthy and productive work environment. In this training, we will explore the following objectives through a restorative framework: understand the common causes and triggers of conflict and promoting open and honest communication within teams. Participants will leave with trauma- informed strategies to engage in conflict in a safe, healthy, and respectful way.
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/
Please note, this event/training is not affiliated with or in partnership with IDHS. Everyone is welcome to attend!
About the Facilitator:
Marlee Goodman (she/her) – Marlee Goodman has a strong foundation in direct service, with experience in grief, affinity spaces and identity, community building, and advocacy. Currently serving as a the Manager of Healing-Centered Community Support, and LGBTQ+ Liaison at ICOY, she leads CARES, ICOY’s for-hire Trauma-Informed Services, and facilitates training and capacity-building to support service providers with gaining tools, skills, and knowledge about trauma-informed care. As an LGBTQ+ Liaison she ensures that ICOY is meeting the needs of organizations serving queer children, youth, families, and service providers across the state. Marlee use trauma-informed principles, restorative and reparative models, and intersectionality to guide every aspect of her work. Her approach to content and facilitation is rooted in her commitment to supporting organizations in their journey to not only dismantle oppressive systems, but to center communities in making healing accessible and sustainable.
