Upcoming Events
ICOY hosts training, policy forums, special events and other meetings for our membership, direct service providers contracted through the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) and service administrators. See a calendar of all our upcoming events and training.
Older Youth Permanency Training
Kankakee Community College 100 College Drive Room D123 Kankakee, IL 60901 Kankakee Community College 100 College Drive Room D123 Kankakee, IL 60901, KankakeeOlder Youth Permanency Training
Kankakee Community College 100 College Drive Room D123 Kankakee, IL 60901 Kankakee Community College 100 College Drive Room D123 Kankakee, IL 60901, KankakeeWeek of Events
Older Youth Permanency Training
Older Youth Permanency Training
The session is designed for providers working in Family Advocacy Centers (FACs), with youth in foster care, foster parents, & local agencies Please join Sankofa Safe Child Initiative for a two-day, in-person training held from 9:00am-to 4:00pm each day on Older Youth Permanency. This training is designed for professionals and service providers working in Family Advocacy…
Sunday, November 1, 2026
No events on this day.
Monday, November 2, 2026
- November 2, 2026 -LGBTQ+ Learning Community
LGBTQ+ Learning Community
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…
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
No events on this day.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
No events on this day.
Thursday, November 5, 2026
- November 5, 2026 -Trauma and Juvenile Delinquency
Trauma and Juvenile Delinquency
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.…
Friday, November 6, 2026
- November 6, 2026 -Caring for the Carer: Beyond Self-Care
- November 6, 2026 -Child Welfare Coalition Call
Caring for the Carer: Beyond Self-Care
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…
Child Welfare Coalition Call
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…
Saturday, November 7, 2026
No events on this day.