Reflexiones Sobre la Inmigración de un Miembro de la Familia de Estatus Mixto
En este momento en nuestro país, encontramos que son los sistemas significativos que han sido impactados en el sector de los servicios humanos y…
Reflections on Immigration from a Mixed-Status Family Member
During this time in our country, we find that there are many significant systems being impacted in the Health and Human Services Social Impact…
Celebrating Transgender Day of Visibility in 2025
Transgender Day of Visibility is the sibling observance to Transgender Day of Remembrance. While Transgender Day of Remembrance is to hold space for the…
2024 Post-election Recap & Debrief for Human Service Providers in Illinois
In the wake of the 2024 United States election, ICOY reached out to our friends at Illinois Partners for Human Service, Forefront, and the…
Fall 2024 Equity & Access Fund Status Update
Hello! Thank you for your interest in the health and status of ICOY’s Equity & Access Fund. This blog post serves as the first…
ICOY Presents 2024 Champion of Youth Award to Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch
WESTCHESTER, IL – The Illinois Collaboration on Youth (ICOY) Board of Directors and members have presented Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives Emanuel…
ICOY Can Support Your DEI Journey!
Are you looking to embark on a journey toward building a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization? What are important considerations to remember when…
ABA Resolution 606: The Original Story of Racism in the Child Welfare System
Late last year, ICOY was made aware of the American Bar Association: Racism in Child Welfare video that underscored the 606 resolution and background…
ICOY’s Statement on Heidi Mueller’s Appointment to Serve as Next DCFS Director
Heidi Mueller, current Director of the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ), has been appointed by Governor Pritzker to serve as the next Director of…
Illinois Collaboration on Youth Partners with Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s All Children-All Families Initiative
The post below was jointly written by ICOY and HRC and has been reposted from hrc.org For many people, including LGBTQ+ people, forming a…