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
Sunday, October 25, 2026
No events on this day.
Monday, October 26, 2026
- October 26, 2026 -Grants, Funding & Sustainability 101
Grants, Funding & Sustainability 101
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…
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
- October 27, 2026 -Leading with Purpose: Clarifying Your Vision and Values
Leading with Purpose: Clarifying Your Vision and Values
Effective leaders do more than manage tasks—they provide direction, inspire commitment, and help others understand why their work matters. Participants will examine how a clear vision, grounded in shared values, can guide decisions, strengthen organizational culture, and motivate teams through both challenges and change. One and a half continuing education units (CEUs) will be available…
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
- October 28, 2026 -Identity, Culture and Power: The Ecosystem of Our Lives
Identity, Culture and Power: The Ecosystem of Our Lives
This session invites participants to explore the interconnected concepts of identity, culture, and power, examining both their individual meanings and the dynamic relationships between them. Through discussion and reflection, participants will generate relevant examples that illustrate how individual identities are shaped by cultural contexts and influenced by power dynamics, while considering the impact of these…
Thursday, October 29, 2026
- October 29, 2026 -Vicarious Trauma and Fostering Resilience
Vicarious Trauma and Fostering Resilience
Participants will examine the signs, symptoms, and risk factors of vicarious trauma and its impact on those in the caring field. We will explore compounding factors, including moral injury, stress, compassion fatigue, and burnout, as they relate to social services. Through group discussion and reflection, participants will deepen their understanding of self-care, reconnect with their…
Friday, October 30, 2026
No events on this day.
Saturday, October 31, 2026
No events on this day.