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…
YASI Supervisor
This one-day training is specifically for managers, supervisors and coaches responsible for supervising the implementation and quality assurance practices of the YASI and case planning. The training will include implementing and using best practices, reviewing YASI case planning training practices, an introduction to the coaching model and CCBYS paperwork, reviewing expectations from DHS, quality assurance…
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 organization but would like to participate, reach out to ICOY's Community Relations & Marketing Manager, Conor Van Santen, at cvansanten@icoyouth.org
IYIP Management Meeting
Please join us for today’s management meeting for IYIP providers. As a reminder, this meeting is mandatory for each program with the purpose of increasing communication across programs and with the state.
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…
CCBYS Management Meeting
Please join us for today’s in-person management meeting for FY24 CCBYS providers. As a reminder, this meeting is mandatory for each program with the purpose of increasing communication across programs and with the state. Location: Heartland Community College: 1500 W. Raab Rd., Normal, IL 61761
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 perfect for crisis workers and new supervisors. Through lectures, case studies, group exercises and role play, participants will learn how to work with youth and…
Legal Training for Practitioners 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 various players, juvenile justice laws, and intersecting legal proceedings, crisis situations and responses, rights of minors without parental consent, and legal guidelines for case managers.…
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: Disenfranchised and Complex Grief
How do we normalize grief as part of the human experience? During this training we will explore what it means for grief to be ungrievable. We’ll discuss different types of grief, as well as the risk and protective factors that can inform the grieving process. We’ll gain strength-based tools and language for validating loss in…
CYS Management Meeting
Please join us for today's management meeting for CYS providers! As a reminder, this meeting is mandatory for each program with the purpose of increasing communication across programs and with the state.