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.
IDHS Special Trauma Topic Training: Trauma Informed De-Escalation
This training will present an overview of the factors that can escalate a situation and/or individual. Together we will go through the escalation cycle and responses to each phase, work to understand how to identify our own and others’ conflict styles, trauma responses, and triggers. We will learn practical de-escalation principles and skills to support…
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…
Positive Youth Development
Understanding Youth Development: Harnessing the Power to Transform Individuals and Communities: History / Core Concepts / Practical Application This module provides participants the opportunity to ground themselves within the history and theory that have led to positive youth development. Core principles and concepts of youth development as a model to create organizational and community change…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…