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.
Homeless Youth Bidders Conference CSFA #444-80-0711
This Bidders Conference will provide participants with an overview of the FY26 Homeless Youth Notice of Funding Opportunity. The Homeless Youth program serves those youth who are 14 to 23…
Trauma Talks: Domestic Violence and Trauma
Understanding Domestic Violence is beyond observing individual relationships. Understanding Domestic Violence requires a reflection of larger society and systems to truly address its impact. Additionally, we will address the unique…
Motivational Interviewing
This ICOY training provides an overview of motivational interviewing and its key elements for effective practice: Values, Ambivalence, Empathy, the Spirit of MI, O.A.R.S, and Eliciting Change Talk. The main…
Legal Training for Practicioners 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…
LGBTQ+ Learning Community
Join us for our monthly LGBTQ+ Learning Community, facilitated by Marlee Goodman, ICOY’s LGBTQ+ Liaison, HRC, and Training & Trauma Initiatives Specialist. These 1-hour conversational and informational sessions will create…
CCBYS 101
Join us for this webinar to learn what you need to know in order to effectively provide Comprehensive Community-Based Youth Services (CCBYS) and comply with program regulations. This training is…
Understanding Diversity and Inclusion Using Emotional Intelligence
This training is designed to help individuals enhance their understanding of diversity and inclusion through the application of emotional intelligence (EI). Participants will learn how to use EI to navigate…
ICOY Child Welfare Coalition
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…
Restorative Justice 101
RJ 101 is a one-and-a-half-hour virtual introduction to restorative justice that provides participants with a foundational understanding of restorative justice principles, practices, and applications. The session will cover the core…
Homeless Youth Management Meeting
Joliet Junior College 1215 Houbolt Rd, Joliet, IL, United StatesPlease join us for today’s in-person management meeting for HY providers! As a reminder, this meeting is mandatory for each program with the purpose of increasing communication across programs and…
Transformational Coaching
This 3-hour training session will assist leaders in establishing meaningful relationships and expose them to alternative ways of thinking and behaving. This Concept embraces the understanding of choice and is…
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…