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.
Youthcare Regional Provider Meeting – CYFS- Central Site
The Center for Youth and Family SolutionsThe Illinois Collaboration on Youth (ICOY) and YouthCare are excited to be hosting a series of four Regional Provider Meetings. The goals of the town hall meetings are to: Update participants on YouthCare’s achievements since its inception, and learn about YouthCare’s goals in the upcoming year Educate participants about the full range of YouthCare benefits…
IDHS Trauma Training: Trauma, Relationships, and Human Bonding
Please join ICOY’s Trauma Initiatives Team for a discussion on human bonding and relationships! Together we will explore the role that traumatic experiences and/or ACEs have played in forming and developing positive relationships. Additionally, we will discuss bonding related milestones and attachment styles. We look forward to seeing you there! Two continuing education units (CEUs)…
ICOY Member Call – Special Topic: Blueprint for Transformation with Dr. Dana Weiner
ZoomIn the Spring of 2022, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker launched the Behavioral Health Transformation Initiative to develop an intentional, coordinated strategy to ensure that families get the help they need. He named Dr. Dana Weiner, Chapin Hall Senior Policy Fellow, to lead the effort and develop a transformational blueprint for behavioral health services for Illinois youth.…
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 transitioning youth programs. Casey assessments also have applications in a variety of other youth service programs including basic centers, street outreach programs, educational outreach programs…
IYIP Management Meeting
Please join us for today’s management meeting for IYIP providers. This meeting is mandatory for each program to increase communication across programs and with the state.
IDHS Trauma Training: Impact of trauma on youth
Understanding the impact of trauma on the development of the brain and learning response strategies to build resilient youth and families. The trainers will cover adolescent development, childhood trauma, and resilience & recovery. Two continuing education units (CEUs) will be available for Social Work and Professional Counseling License participants. If you would like to…