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.
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 units (CEUs) will be available for…
Peace Circle 101
Discover how Peace Circles can transform your approach to team dynamics and youth engagement by building trust, understanding, and collaboration. This beginner-friendly training will introduce you to the core principles of Peace Circles, guiding you through the process of creating a safe, inclusive space for open dialogue. You’ll also gain hands-on experience with essential facilitation…
ICOY 101
Join ICOY's Membership team for an overview of ICOY's benefits, partnerships, history, and offerings! This session will be geared towards new staff at ICOY's member organizations as well as prospective members. All are welcome! Email Sr. Manager of Communications & Outreach Conor Van Santen (cvansanten@icoyouth.org) with any questions you may have!
Community Youth Services Bidders Conference
CYS is designed to prevent and reduce juvenile delinquency and violence. The program is built on organizing community members into committees and the committees address community conditions effecting youth, young adults and their families. The community committees are independent, autonomous units comprised of community volunteers and youth, at minimum, working towards changing the community environment…
Youth Experiencing Housing Instability 101
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…
Homeless Youth Bidders Conference- CSFA# 444-80-0711
This Bidders Conference will provide participants with an overview of the FY26 Homeless Youth Notice of Funding Opportunity. The Homeless Youth program serves those youth who are 14 to 23 years of age who cannot return home and/or lack the housing and skills necessary to live independently. The program strives to meet the immediate safety…
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…
BenElevate x ICOY PSLF Updates
Join Jason DiLorenzeo from BenElevate and ICOY's Membership Team to go over the many offerings that ICOY members can take advantage of from BenElevate! BenElevate helps employees and enterprises track and stay informed about their eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Their program can incentivize workforce development and retention! Jason will also provide…
ICOY Child Welfare Coalition
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 Mental Health Challenges and Suicide Prevention
Youth who have experienced complex trauma often have difficulty identifying, expressing, and managing emotions. During this session we will discuss some of the primary traumas that youth are faced with and the many ways that these mental health challenges can be harmful if untreated. We will also discuss signs to look for in youth that…
Trauma Talks: Domestic Violence and Trauma
Understanding Domestic Violence is beyond observing individual relationships. Understanding Domestic Violence requires a reflection of larger society and systems to truly address its impact. Additionally, we will address the unique barriers for communities, such as mothers, youth, elders, immigrants, individuals with disabilities as a few examples. Participants will grow shared language and tools to best…
Motivational Interviewing
This ICOY training provides an overview of motivational interviewing and its key elements for effective practice: Values, Ambivalence, Empathy, the Spirit of MI, O.A.R.S, and Eliciting Change Talk. The main focus of motivational interviewing is to partner with the individual to enhance motivation and utilize ambivalence to build a successful plan for making change. Compared…