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.
Family & 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 discuss the power of collaboration and how it can lead to positive results such as thriving families and sustainable communities. Be prepared to identify potential…
Homeless Youth (HY) Management Meeting
Please join us for this 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
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…
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…
Greater IL: Trauma-Informed Care 101
During this training, participants will explore both individual and organizational approaches to trauma-informed care frameworks. Our discussions aim to equip service providers with tools for implementing Trauma-Informed Care’s foundational 4 R’s (Realize, Recognize, Respond, and Resist Re-Traumatization) within the context of community violence. Participants will learn to apply the 6 guiding principles of Trauma-Informed Care…
DEI: Reducing Racial and Ethnic Disparities
Series Summary: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI): Though this phrase is more popular in recent years, many people are not clear on the definition. In addition, more people consider themselves committed advocates for equity but struggle to connect their expanding knowledge to their everyday life. This series intends to meet attendees wherever they may be…
CCBYS Management Meeting
Please join us for today's management meeting for CCBYS 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.
CCBYS 101
Join us for this webinar to learn what you need to know in order to effectively provide Comprehensive Community-Based Youth Services (CCBYS) and comply with program regulations. This training is perfect for crisis workers and new supervisors. Through lectures, case studies, group exercises and role play, participants will learn how to work with youth and…
Youth Experiencing Housing Instability 101 (Canceled)
Please note: This training has been canceled. Review ICOY's event calendar to sign up and attend at another time. 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…
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 Senior Manager of Communications & Outreach, Conor Van Santen, at cvansanten@icoyouth.org.