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
Fresh Visions Community Church, 1551 J David Jones Pkwy Fresh Visions Community Church, 1551 J David Jones Pkwy, SpringfieldOlder Youth Permanency Training
Fresh Visions Community Church, 1551 J David Jones Pkwy Fresh Visions Community Church, 1551 J David Jones Pkwy, SpringfieldWeek of Events
Working with Youth Experiencing Housing Instability: Training for IDHS Homeless Youth Program Providers
Working with Youth Experiencing Housing Instability: Training for IDHS Homeless Youth Program Providers
This two-day webinar is designed specifically for new supervisory and front-line staff working in Illinois DHS-funded Homeless Youth programs. Participants will receive an orientation to both effective practice with youth experiencing homelessness and the program requirements necessary for successful implementation of DHS-funded services. Topics include understanding the unique needs and experiences of youth experiencing homelessness,…
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, August 2, 2026
No events on this day.
Monday, August 3, 2026
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August 3, 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, August 4, 2026
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Wednesday, August 5, 2026
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Thursday, August 6, 2026
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Friday, August 7, 2026
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August 7, 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. By the…
Saturday, August 8, 2026
No events on this day.