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.  

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IDHS Informational Session: CBAT-O Live Demos

Join us for a live demonstration on how to complete the CBAT-O (online assessment) along with office hours with the ICOY 's Trauma Initiatives Team. This session allows you to ask individualized questions regarding this process.Session Objectives: See live examples of CBAT-O questions Learn about Typeform and how to navigate the online assessment Q&A with…

Distinct & Unique: Setting Your Organization Apart from Other Grant Applicants

Distinct & Unique: Setting Your Organization Apart from Other Grant Applicants Imagine a grant officer sitting in front of the stack of proposals she received today. How do you ensure that she forwards your proposal on for review? Imagine a grant reader who has two days to review a dozen grant proposals. How do you…

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…

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…

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…

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 this…

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…

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…

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…

Voyce Informational Session

Virtual Event Virtual Event

ICOY Members are cordially invited to join us for this one hour webinar by Voyce, an on-demand translation service that utilizes Zoom, WebX, Teams, and several other applications to provide their HIPAA-compliant services. ICOY is excited to begin offering this member benefit. This meeting will be recorded for future use!

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…

YASI Case Planning

This four-day online training guides participants through a four-step model of effective case planning. The first step includes training in the YASI (Youth Assessment Screening Instrument) computerized risk/protective assessment tool as well as skill development in interviewing. The second step aids participants in choosing appropriate interventions, as well as an introduction to a framework to…