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 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…
YASI Supervisor Training
This one-day training is specifically for managers, supervisors and coaches responsible for supervising the implementation and quality assurance practices of the YASI and case planning. The training will include implementing and using best practices, reviewing YASI case planning training practices, an introduction to the coaching model and CCBYS paperwork, reviewing expectations from DHS, quality assurance…
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 & Caritas Family Solutions: Legislative Tour
Caritas Family Solutions: Royal Heights Facility 900 Royal Heights Rd. Suite 2150, Belleville, IL, United StatesRegister via Eventbrite here! We are excited to announce that in August, two of ICOY’s member providers will be opening their doors to Illinois State legislators and other member organizations in the region. We invite you join us as we give our elected officials an inside look at our members’ collective daily operations and engage…
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…
Education & Employment Resources for Youth with Disabilities: Accessing IDHS Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) supports and resources
The goal of this training is to provide an overview of the services available through the Division of Rehabilitation Services with a focus on vocational rehabilitation services for youth with disabilities to help secure education and employment. Outcomes: Participants will learn what the Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) is and what services are available through…
ICOY Monthly Member Call – Updated 2pm Start Time
Please note the time of this event has changed! The August member call will begin at 2pm. Join us on August 9th to hear from the chair of the IL General Assembly’s Adoption and Child Welfare Committee, Representative Terra Costa Howard, as she will be discussing the goals on behalf of the upcoming legislative session.…
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…
Special Member Call: IM+CANS Provider Presentation
Register here via Eventbrite! Join ICOY and presenters, Stephanie Barisch - CYFS and Laura Kuever - Catholic Charities, as they share key takeaways from the IM+CANS workgroup that providers should be aware of. We ask that you specifically invite someone from your clinical and quality assurance departments to participate in this call on behalf of your organizations,…
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…
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…