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.
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…
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…
ICOY 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…
Family and Community Engagement
The More You Know, the more you grow! This training will explore and engage participants in the "two heads are better than one" model of community partnerships! Together we will…
Trauma-Informed Supervision for Supervisees
This training is designed for organizational staff in non-supervisory roles to better understand how supervision can benefit them and their working journey. As supervisees, we must recognize that we are…
Trauma + LGBTQIA2S+ Identity
This training aims to provide a foundational understanding of LGBTQIA2S+ youth and trauma. By delving into historical disenfranchisement, defining identities under the umbrella of “Queer,” exploring the differences between gender…
Community Trauma and Resiliency (In-Person event)
This training session is designed to provide a deeper understanding of community trauma and equip participants with the knowledge and tools to promote well-being, resiliency, and community healing. Additionally, participants…
The Impact of Trauma on Youth
During this session participants will dive into understanding the profound impact of trauma on youth and clients. Together we will unpack trauma responses, providing a comprehensive understanding of their manifestations,…
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…
ICOY 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…
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…
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…