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.
Post-Election Analysis for Human Service Providers
Join us on November 13 at 12 PM for a special edition of ICOY's Monthly Member Call where we'll provide post-election analysis tailored specifically for health and human service providers in Illinois. Speakers from Illinois Partners, Forefront, and Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness will join us to discuss how the election outcomes could impact your…
DCFS Admin/Finance Professionals Networking @UCAN
UCAN 3110 West Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesICOY invites subject matter experts from member organizations to hear from DCFS on contracts, budget, payment times, and excess revenue. Finance and Administrative Professionals in Community-Based Child Welfare Agencies – Please join ICOY for an in-person discussion of contracts, payments, budget timelines, and excess revenue with leaders from DCFS. We will also be discussing requests…
Legal Training for Practitioneers Working with Youth in Crisis
Please join ICOY's Legal training to review best practices for working with youth and families in the context of an agency's legal responsibilities. We will address decision-making authority and the various players, juvenile justice laws, and intersecting legal proceedings, crisis situations and responses, rights of minors without parental consent, and legal guidelines for case managers.…
Culture and Trauma
Trauma has context. That context oftentimes has cultural and historical roots. This training will explore the relationship between trauma and culture through examining the ways power and oppression impact individuals, communities, and access to resources. Additionally, participants will gain insight into how historical and transgenerational trauma can shape our familial and communal systems and experiences.…
Trauma-Informed Supervision for Supervisors
This training session is designed for supervisors, managers, and senior leadership to enhance team support and build vital supervisory networks. Together we will explore trauma-informed supervision techniques focusing on relationship building, conflict management, and effective communication strategies. Finally, participants will discuss skills to create a trauma-informed environment for both staff and clients. Two continuing education…
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…
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…
DCFS Finance & Admin Professional Coalition
This meeting is for Finance & Admin professionals at ICOY Member organizations to connect on questions and issues pertaining to DCFS billing and administration.
CCBYS Management Meeting (In Person)
Illinois State University Alumni Center, 1101 N. Main Street, Normal IL 61761 Illinois State University Alumni Center, 1101 N. Main Street, Normal IL 61761, Normal, IL, United StatesPlease join us for today's in person 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. Location: Illinois State University: Alumni Center 1101 North Main Street, Normal, IL 61761 Room AC116
DCFS Admin/Finance Professionals Networking @WCYA
Webster Cantrell Youth Advocacy 1942 East Cantrell Street, Decatur, IL, United StatesICOY invites subject matter experts from member organizations to hear from DCFS on contracts, budget, payment times, and excess revenue. Finance and Administrative Professionals in Community-Based Child Welfare Agencies – Please join ICOY for an in-person discussion of contracts, payments, budget timelines, and excess revenue with leaders from DCFS. We will also be discussing requests…
DCFS Admin/Finance Professionals Networking @Spero Family Services
Spero Family Services 1601 Salem Road, Mount Vernon, IL, United StatesICOY invites subject matter experts from member organizations to hear from DCFS on contracts, budget, payment times, and excess revenue. Finance and Administrative Professionals in Community-Based Child Welfare Agencies – Please join ICOY for an in-person discussion of contracts, payments, budget timelines, and excess revenue with leaders from DCFS. We will also be discussing requests…