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.
Building a Trauma-Informed Organization
Creating a trauma-informed organization does not have a one-size fits all approach. This training serves as a guide for organizations in developing and growing trauma-informed care within its organizational structures. Organizations will learn how to develop strategies to create and enhance their trauma-informed practices in teams, programs, and overall agency systems. We will discuss policy…
LGBTQ+ Learning Community
Join us for our first LGBTQ+ Learning Community, facilitated by Marlee Goodman, ICOY's LGBTQ+ Liaison, HRC, and Training & Trauma Initiatives Specialist. We'll have an open conversation about the barriers and challenges in serving LGBTQ+ youth and families. Come ready to engage in discussion and bring any questions you may have. Please note that this…
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 is 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…
IYIP Management Meeting
Please join us for today’s management meeting for IYIP providers. As a reminder, this meeting is mandatory for each program with the purpose of increasing communication across programs and with the state.
Trauma-Informed De-Escalation
This training will present an overview of the factors that canescalate 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 individuals…
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 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…
CBAT-O Learning Communities
ICOY’s Trauma Initiatives Team has introduced a new in-person learning community aimed at supporting providers in integrating trauma-informed practices within their organizations. These learning communities will foster peer-to-peer learning among providers through round table discussions, small group interactions, and resource sharing sessions.Structured around the 8 categories of the CBAT-O, the series will feature focus groups…
CCBYS Supervisor
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,…
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.
Managing Unconscious Bias
This training is designed to help individuals recognize, understand, and manage unconscious bias to create a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive (DEI) workplace. Participants will explore the nature of unconscious bias, its impact on decision-making and behavior, and strategies to mitigate its effects. Two continuing education units (CEUs) will be available for participants with social…
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 and sexuality, and addressing the unique risks and stigmas faced by this community, participants will gain insight into the relationship between trauma and identity experienced…
CCBYS Management Meeting
Please join us for the first management meeting for CCBYS providers in FY25. As a reminder, this meeting is mandatory for each program with the purpose of increasing communication across programs and with the state. Agenda TBD