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.
- No events scheduled for April 16, 2023.
- No events scheduled for April 21, 2023.
- No events scheduled for April 22, 2023.
Week of Events
ICOY Capacity Building Series: Recruiting and Retaining the Perfect Board Member
ICOY Capacity Building Series: Recruiting and Retaining the Perfect Board Member
A critical ingredient of any strong and effective board is the actual composition of its members. In this session we will explore how organizational by-laws, clear position descriptions and focused recruitment strategies can enhance board recruitment and retention efforts. We will also look at ways to cultivate a pipeline of potential new members, help those…
Casey Life Skills
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…
Child Welfare Coalition Call
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…
ICOY Capacity Building Series: Building A Strong Board
ICOY Capacity Building Series: Building A Strong Board
During this session we will briefly explore the primary responsibilities of board of directors and how to help them execute those duties in service to the organization. We will also discuss the appropriate relationship between the board and staff with a special focus on hiring and supervising executive directors without overstepping. We will explore how…
CCBYS Management Meeting
CCBYS Management Meeting
Please join us for today's management meeting for CCBYS providers in FY23. As a reminder, this meeting is mandatory for each program with the purpose of increasing communication across programs and with the state.