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.
Child Welfare Coalition Call
Join ICOY and other member organizations on a biweekly 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…
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:
Trauma Talks: Supporting Clients’ Mental Health
During this session, we will discuss trauma and stress related disorders that can trigger specific mental illnesses. Participants will process ways to support and advocate for clients that might be experiencing a mental health upset. We will also explore the importance of educating clients on the benefits of mental health supports About the Facilitator: Heshima…
Community Youth Services (CYS) Management Meeting
Please join us for today's management meeting for CYS providers. As a reminder, this meeting is mandatory for each program with the purpose of increasing communication across programs and with the state. This is an in-person meeting. Location: 448 Wylie Dr. Normal, Il 61761
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…
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 cvansanten@icoyouth.org for more information.
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…
BenElevate Public Service Loan Forgiveness Webinar
Jason DiLorenzo is a nationally-recognized student loan borrower advocate. Since 2010, he has served as an Advisor to many of the nation’s top medical and graduate schools and their graduates to teach student loan best practices in an evolving and complex marketplace. Over his tenure, he’s helped guide over $3 billion of federal student loan…