Join us for an insightful discussion exploring 'Understanding Trauma in Youth Development' and 'Engaging Youth Voice, Family, and Community.' Participants can select the discussion topic they prefer to join. Our learning communities will foster peer-to-peer provider learning through breakout rooms, small group discussions, and resource sharing. Led by members of the ICOY Trauma Initiatives, these…

Please join ICOY’s Trauma Initiatives Team for a discussion on holding joy and trauma during women’s history month! Together we will explore the historical context of gender in relation to oppression and empowerment. Additionally, we will discuss intersectionality to understand how shared gender identity doesn’t equate to shared lived experiences. As a takeaway, we will…

IDHS Trauma Virtual Learning Communities were created to complement the Capacity Building Assessment Tool for Organizations (CBAT-O). The goal is to support organizations in their focus of developing a strategic plan for implementing trauma-informed change while considering each organization’s strengths, weakness, opportunities, and threats. All IDHS funded organizations are expected to attend at least one Virtual Learning Community session.  Learning communities will emphasize peer-to-peer provider learning through…

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…

Designed for anyone who operates in a leadership/management capacity, this training helps professionals learn how to effectively manage and relate to individuals they supervise. Participants will learn to provide trauma informed supervision by learning about the way trauma can impact staff and recognizing signs of compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma.    Two continuing education units…

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…