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.
Week 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,…
Sunday, October 18, 2026
No events on this day.
Monday, October 19, 2026
- October 19, 2026 -Trauma Talks: The Impact of Domestic Violence on Family Systems
- October 19, 2026 -Neurodiversity 101
Trauma Talks: The Impact of Domestic Violence on Family Systems
Understanding Domestic Violence is beyond observing individual relationships. We must look beyond Intimate Partner Violence, and recognize Domestic Violence as an act of harm on the entire family and community system. Understanding Domestic Violence requires a reflection of larger society and systems to truly address its impact. Participants will grow shared language and tools to…
Neurodiversity 101
Neurodiversity is a complex topic where shared language and understanding are essential to every team's success. Whether or not it's been named directly, young people and staff who are neurodivergent are present in every program. This two-hour foundational training gives participants a shared vocabulary for talking about neurodiversity, along with tools to recognize and consider…
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
No events on this day.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
- October 21, 2026 -Casey Life Skills
- October 21, 2026 -Regional Community Chat – Region 5
Casey Life Skills
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…
Regional Community Chat – Region 5
Regional Community Chats will help cultivate a collaborative community of providers, promoting open communication across contracts, peer learning, and resource exchange. Through regular meetings, providers will be able to address shared challenges across their regions If you would like to provide some ideas to guide our conversation, please fill out this Typeform: https://icoyouth.typeform.com/to/hG03e4ba …
Thursday, October 22, 2026
- October 22, 2026 -De-escalation: A Strengths-Based Approach
De-escalation: A Strengths-Based Approach
In this training, participants will learn how to recognize the factors that contribute to escalation in both individuals and situations, while considering the broader situational context. Participants will explore the hierarchy of the brain and Dr. Bruce Perry’s 3 Rs to better understand why certain individuals or environments may be more prone to escalation. The…
Friday, October 23, 2026
- October 23, 2026 -The Impact of Substance Misuse on Family Systems
- October 23, 2026 -Child Welfare Coalition Call
The Impact of Substance Misuse on Family Systems
Trauma does not occur in isolation. It affects entire family systems and impacts relationships, communication, and overall well-being. In this training, participants will focus on understanding and supporting families impacted by substance misuse through a Harm Reduction framework. Together, participants will build language, tools, and resources to better understand stigma and bias and how these…
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, October 24, 2026
No events on this day.