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.
ICOY Monthly Member Call
Register below for ICOY’s monthly member call where we’ll provide updates from state and federal agencies on topics related to your work. If you don’t currently belong to a member organization but would like to participate, reach out to Conor Van Santen for more information.
CCBYS 101
Join us for this webinar to learn what you need to know in order to effectively provide Comprehensive Community-Based Youth Services (CCBYS) and comply with program regulations.This training is perfect for crisis workers and new supervisors. Through lectures, case studies, group exercises and role play, participants will learn how to work with youth and their…
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…
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 government…
IDHS Trauma Training: The Impact of Trauma on Youth
During this training, we will explore and understand the impact of trauma on youth and clients. This will include learning about ACEs, brain development, and common childhood trauma responses and behaviors. Together we will discuss trauma-informed care response strategies to build resilient youth, families, and staff Two continuing education credits will be offered for…
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…
Youth Experiencing Housing Instability
This two-day webinar provides supervisory and front-line staff working in DHS funded Homeless Youth programs with essential information they need to ensure effective practice and compliance with the program's regulations. Participants will learn how to best engage homeless youth and create the environments and programs that most effectively meet their needs. During this training we…
ICOY & Caritas Family Solutions: Legislative Tour
Caritas Family Solutions: Royal Heights Facility 900 Royal Heights Rd. Suite 2150, Belleville, IL, United StatesRegister via Eventbrite here! We are excited to announce that in August, two of ICOY’s member providers will be opening their doors to Illinois State legislators and other member organizations in the region. We invite you join us as we give our elected officials an inside look at our members’ collective daily operations and engage…
IDHS Informational Session: CBAT-O Informational Webinar
The Capacity Building Assessment Tool for Organizations (CBAT-O) was developed through a Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration capacity building grant to help agencies become more trauma-informed. ICOY’s Trauma Initiatives Team will provide an opportunity for IDHS funded providers and sites to ask questions about the assessment process. This 60-minute webinar will briefly walk…
Education & Employment Resources for Youth with Disabilities: Accessing IDHS Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) supports and resources
The goal of this training is to provide an overview of the services available through the Division of Rehabilitation Services with a focus on vocational rehabilitation services for youth with disabilities to help secure education and employment. Outcomes: Participants will learn what the Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) is and what services are available through…
ICOY Monthly Member Call – Updated 2pm Start Time
Please note the time of this event has changed! The August member call will begin at 2pm. Join us on August 9th to hear from the chair of the IL General Assembly’s Adoption and Child Welfare Committee, Representative Terra Costa Howard, as she will be discussing the goals on behalf of the upcoming legislative session.…