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 101
DescriptionThis introductory session is designed for nonprofit staff, board members, and volunteers with little or no experience writing a grant proposal. Participants will learn: how to discern if a funding opportunity is a good fit for their organization; about the difference between public- and private-sector grants; about the current trends in grant making; how to…
IYIP-SJ Management Meeting
Please join us for the first management meeting for IYIP-SJ providers in FY25!
CCBYS Management Meeting
Please join us for today's 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.
Community Trauma and Resiliency
This virtual training session is designed to provide a deeper understanding of community trauma and equip participants with the knowledge and tools to promote well-being, resiliency, and community healing. Additionally, participants will discuss the impact of community trauma in their work and respective communities they serve. Two continuing education credits will be offered for this…
Informational Session: CBAT-O Webinar
ICOY’s Trauma Initiatives Team will provide an opportunity for IDHS funded providers and sites to ask questions about the assessment process. This 60-minute webinar will briefly walk through the history and purpose of the CBAT-O, as well as identify the sections of the assessment, and who should complete it. Time will be provided at the…
Overview of eCornerstone
This introductory training will provide participants with an overview of the eCornerstone system including specific data entry information for CCBYS, Redeploy, Teen REACH and Homeless Youth programs. Participants will walk through the process of logging in to eCornerstone and entering client data from enrollment to discharge. By the end of the training, participants will be…
IYIP Management Meeting
Please join us for the first management meeting for IYIP providers in FY25!
Homeless Youth Management Meeting
Please join us for this management meeting for Homeless Youth 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
Positive Youth Development
Understanding Youth Development: Harnessing the Power to TransformIndividuals and Communities: History / Core Concepts / Practical Application This module provides participants the opportunity to ground themselves within the history and theory that have led to positive youth development. Core principles and concepts of youth development as a model to create organizational and community change is…
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 behaviors. Together we will discuss trauma-informed care response strategies to build resilient youth, families, and staff.Two continuing education credits will be offered for this training.…
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…
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. 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…