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.
IDHS Trauma Training: Vicarious Trauma
During this training session we will review the signs, symptoms, and risk factors of vicarious trauma. Participants will explore the stress responses that can be experienced and the best ways to support services providers. Participants will gain increased awareness and understanding of the potential impact of secondary trauma, while also gaining positive responses to vicarious…
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…
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…
Youth Experiencing Housing Instability
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 Informational Session: CBAT-O Live Demos
Join us for a live demonstration on how to complete the CBAT-O (online assessment) along with office hours with the ICOY 's Trauma Initiatives Team. This session allows you to ask individualized questions regarding this process.Session Objectives: See live examples of CBAT-O questions Learn about Typeform and how to navigate the online assessment Q&A with…
IDHS Trauma Training: Trauma Informed Supervision
This training is designed for organizational supervisors to discuss our role and impact. As supervisors, we must recognize that our staff are clients of our organizations and experience workplace trauma. During this training, Trauma Informed Supervision will highlight tools for effectively building relationships, managing conflict, and communication skills within teams. Participants will gain strategies to…
IDHS Special Trauma Topic Training: Trauma, Youth Mental Health, and Suicide Prevention
During this session we will explore ways to support youth through a trauma informed lens, while also processing strategies to strengthen the protective factors of youth considering suicide. We will identify unique characteristics of youth and the relevance to suicidal and self-harm behavior, risk factors, and warning signs. Two continuing education credits will be…
IDHS Informational Session: CBAT-O Live Demos
Join us for a live demonstration on how to complete the CBAT-O (online assessment) along with office hours with the ICOY 's Trauma Initiatives Team. This session allows you to ask individualized questions regarding this process.Session Objectives: See live examples of CBAT-O questions Learn about Typeform and how to navigate the online assessment Q&A with…
Distinct & Unique: Setting Your Organization Apart from Other Grant Applicants
Distinct & Unique: Setting Your Organization Apart from Other Grant Applicants Imagine a grant officer sitting in front of the stack of proposals she received today. How do you ensure that she forwards your proposal on for review? Imagine a grant reader who has two days to review a dozen grant proposals. How do you…
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…
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…