IDHS Trauma Virtual Learning Communities

IDHS Trauma Virtual Learning Communities were created to complement the Capacity Building Assessment Tool for Organizations (CBAT-O). The goal is to support organizations in their focus of developing a strategic plan for implementing trauma-informed change while considering each organization’s strengths, weakness, opportunities, and threats. All IDHS funded organizations are expected to attend at least one Virtual Learning Community session.  Learning communities will emphasize peer-to-peer provider learning through…

IDHS Trauma Training: Trauma Informed Supervision

Designed for anyone who operates in a leadership/management capacity, this training helps professionals learn how to effectively manage and relate to individuals they supervise. Participants will learn to provide trauma informed supervision by learning about the way trauma can impact staff and recognizing signs of compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma.    Two continuing education units…

YASI Supervisor Training

This one-day training is specifically for managers, supervisors and coaches responsible for supervising the implementation and quality assurance practices of the YASI and case planning. The training will include implementing and using best practices, reviewing YASI case planning training practices, an introduction to the coaching model and CCBYS paperwork, reviewing expectations from DHS, quality assurance…

Motivational Interviewing

This ICOY training provides an overview of motivational interviewing and its key elements for effective practice: D.E.A.R.S, O.A.R.S, Decisional Balance, and Eliciting Change Talk. The main focus of motivational interviewing is to partner with the individual to enhance motivation and resolve ambivalence about making a behavior change. Compared with non-directive counseling, this method is more…

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…

Overview of eCornerstone

This introductory training will provide participants with an overview of the eCornerstone system including specific data entry information for CCBYS, Redeploy, Teen REACH and Homeless Youth programs. Participants will walk through the process of logging in to eCornerstone and entering client data from enrollment to discharge. By the end of the training, participants will be…

Working with LGBTQIA+ Youth

Come out, Come out whoever you are! Please join us for an engaging training on coming out, leaning in and EVERYTHING in between with LGBTQIA+ youth. This interactive workshop will help workers know how to offer support to the “Alphabet” by identifying and discussing the unique stressors and needs of the community. You do not…

IYIP-S Training Session

This virtual TA session is for new IYIP-S providers. Attendees will gain insight on grant processes, procedures, and grant requirements. All IYIP providers are welcome to attend to receive demonstrations of the Illinois Worknet data input system. Please register here to attend.

Trauma Talks: The Social-Emotional Consequences of Sexual Trauma

During this session, we will discuss the signs and symptoms of sexual trauma. Participants will also learn about intimacy trauma and the effects it can have on clients.  We will also explore ways to support our clients with releasing trauma that is trapped in the body. About the Facilitator: Heshima has dedicated over 18 years…

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…

CCBYS Management Meeting

Please join us for today's management meeting for CCBYS providers in FY23. As a reminder, this meeting is mandatory for each program with the purpose of increasing communication across programs and with the state.

Illinois WorkNet New User Training

This virtual TA session is open to new and current IYIP staff/providers. All are encouraged to attend to receive demonstrations of the Illinois Worknet data input system. Please register here to attend: