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.  

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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 ICOY's Community Relations & Marketing Manager, Conor Van Santen, at cvansanten@icoyouth.org

CCBYS Supervisor Training

Through interactive engagement, this training will define the role of CCBYS supervisor and administrators by looking at standards, juvenile court act, MRAI, and agency practice.  During this two- and half-hour webinar, we will share important skills and day-to-day learning needed for new staff.  We will also focus on how to engage discretionary clients, community outreach,…

Homeless Youth Management Meeting

Please join us for the first management meeting for Homeless Youth providers in FY24! As a reminder, this meeting is mandatory for each program with the purpose of increasing communication across programs and with the state. Agenda: TBD

IDHS Trauma Training: Vicarious Trauma

During this training session we will review the signs, symptoms, and risk factors of vicarious trauma.  Participants will explore the stress responses that can be experienced and the best ways to support services providers.  Participants will gain increased awareness and understanding of the potential impact of secondary trauma, while also gaining positive responses to vicarious…

IDHS Trauma Training: Culture & Trauma

Trauma has context. That context oftentimes has cultural and historical roots. This training will explore the relationship between trauma and culture by looking specifically at populations who are at high risk for experiencing trauma and traumatic stress at the hands of the systems and society exist in. Additionally, participants will gain understanding about the ways…

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…

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…

IDHS Informational Session: CBAT-O Live Demos

Join us for a live demonstration on how to complete the CBAT-O (online assessment) along with office hours with the ICOY 's Trauma Initiatives Team. This session allows you to ask individualized questions regarding this process.Session Objectives: See live examples of CBAT-O questions Learn about Typeform and how to navigate the online assessment Q&A with…

IDHS Trauma Training: Trauma Informed Supervision

This training is designed for organizational supervisors to discuss our role and impact. As supervisors, we must recognize that our staff are clients of our organizations and experience workplace trauma. During this training, Trauma Informed Supervision will highlight tools for effectively building relationships, managing conflict, and communication skills within teams. Participants will gain strategies to…

IDHS Special Trauma Topic Training: Trauma, Youth Mental Health, and Suicide Prevention

During this session we will explore ways to support youth through a trauma informed lens, while also processing strategies to strengthen the protective factors of youth considering suicide. We will identify unique characteristics of youth and the relevance to suicidal and self-harm behavior, risk factors, and warning signs.   Two continuing education credits will be…

IDHS Informational Session: CBAT-O Live Demos

Join us for a live demonstration on how to complete the CBAT-O (online assessment) along with office hours with the ICOY 's Trauma Initiatives Team. This session allows you to ask individualized questions regarding this process.Session Objectives: See live examples of CBAT-O questions Learn about Typeform and how to navigate the online assessment Q&A with…