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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CCBYS Supervisor Training

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,…

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…

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: Virtual Learning Communites

Join us for an insightful discussion exploring 'Understanding Trauma in Youth Development' and 'Engaging Youth Voice, Family, and Community.' Participants can select the discussion topic they prefer to join. Our learning communities will foster peer-to-peer provider learning through breakout rooms, small group discussions, and resource sharing. Led by members of the ICOY Trauma Initiatives, these…

Youth Experiencing Housing Instability 101

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 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 Community Relations & Marketing Manager, Conor Van Santen, at cvansanten@icoyouth.org

Youth Experiencing Housing Instability 101

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…

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…

Event Series YASI Case Planning

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…

Event Series YASI Case Planning

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…

Homeless Youth Management Meeting (in-person)

As a reminder, this meeting is mandatory for each program with the purpose of increasing communication across programs and with the state. Agenda: TBD Location: Heartland Community College -1500 W Raab Rd, Normal, IL 61761

Event Series YASI Case Planning

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…