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.
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
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…
IDHS Trauma Training: Trauma Informed Supervision
This training is designed for organizational supervisors to discuss our role and impact. As supervisors, we must recognize that our staff are clients of our organizations and experience workplace trauma. During this training, Trauma Informed Supervision will highlight tools for effectively building relationships, managing conflict, and communication skills within teams. Participants will gain strategies to…
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…
CYS 101
The purpose of CYS 101 is to engage providers in intentional, productive, and constructive ways to fulfill grant requirements while recognizing and enhancing their strengths. Training will promote positive outcomes by providing opportunities, fostering positive relationships, and giving the support that is needed to develop mechanisms that enhance program goals and objectives. Topics to 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…
DEI II: Social Justice and Dismantling Organizational Racism
This training will focus on how a social justice orientation is essential to dismantling organizational racism. We will begin by providing the historical context of racism at the institutional level with a focus on social service programs. This will allow us to understand the unique characteristics that maintain racism and how to produce meaningful change…
Family and 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…
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…
YASI Supervisor
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…