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.
Grant Writing Workshop- Federal Grants: Taking it Step by Step
Applying for a federal grant may seem like a daunting task. This in-person session will walk you through the steps of finding federal grants that are a good fit for…
The Effects of Trauma on Behavior
During this session we will identify trauma-based behaviors in youth. We will also explore trauma responses and the ways that they manifest in behavior. We will process the potential risk…
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…
Legal Training for Practictioners 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…
Postive Workplace Culture
This training is designed to help organizations cultivate a positive workplace culture that enhances employee satisfaction, productivity, and overall organizational success. Participants will learn the key components of a positive…
YASI Case Plannning
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…
CBAT-O Final Report & Scores Webinar
Wondering what CBAT-O scores mean? Join the ICOY Trauma Team for a live walkthrough on how to understand the CBAT-O report. The Team will review all assessment sections and recommended…
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…
CBAT-O Final Report & Scores Webinar
Wondering what CBAT-O scores mean? Join the ICOY Trauma Team for a live walkthrough on how to understand the CBAT-O report. The Team will review all assessment sections and recommended…
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.…
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…
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…