June Reflections: Pride Month & Juneteenth Celebrations
Notes from Sarah Daniels, ICOY’s Chief of Staff: Historically, Juneteenth has been an under-recognized and under-celebrated holiday, but in recent years, it has grown…
ICOY’s 2023 Annual Member Meeting Highlights
THANK YOU to all of members who attended the 2023 Annual Member Meeting in Champaign. It was a pleasure to connect with you in-person…
Statement on Ashley Deckert’s Resignation
It is with mixed emotions that I share the news that Ashley Deckert has been nominated by Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee to serve…
Health & Human Services Workforce Symposium: Key Takeaways & Discussion Themes
ICOY and Illinois Partner for Human Services co-hosted a hybrid Inaugural Health and Human Services Symposium in October. This event was well attended by…
The Problem With Qualified Residential Treatment Programs in Illinois and the Solution to Repair It
by Ashley DeckertNovember 16, 2022 Illinois is no stranger to the youth mental health crisis and its impact on the state and more specifically…