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 December 10, 2023.
- No events scheduled for December 16, 2023.
Week of Events
YASI Case Planning
YASI Case Planning
This four-day online training guides participants through a four-step model of effective case planning. The first step includes training in the YASI (Youth Assessment Screening Instrument) computerized risk/protective assessment tool as well as skill development in interviewing. The second step aids participants in choosing appropriate interventions, as well as an introduction to a framework to…
CANCELLED: ICOY Monthly Member Call
CANCELLED: ICOY Monthly Member Call
Dear ICOY Members, Due to a sudden illness, unfortunately our guest speaker had to cancel today’s presentation during the ICOY member call. We will be working to reschedule her presentation early in the New Year. Let me take this opportunity to wish you a safe and peaceful holiday season. I hope you are able to…
IDHS Trauma Training: Trauma Informed Supervision
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: The Importance of Self Care After Trauma
IDHS Special Trauma Topic Training: The Importance of Self Care After Trauma
Description During this training session we will explore profound and lasting effects on a person's physical, emotional, and psychological well-being post a traumatic experience. We will process physical recovery, emotional regulation, empowerment and control. Participants will gain an understanding of improving self-esteem, creating safe spaces, and long term mental health supports. Two continuing education credits…
Homeless Youth Management Meeting
Homeless Youth Management Meeting
Please join us for the first management meeting for Homeless Youth providers in FY24! As a reminder, this meeting is mandatory for each program with the purpose of increasing communication across programs and with the state.
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…
Motivational Interviewing
Motivational Interviewing
This ICOY training provides an overview of motivational interviewing and its key elements for effective practice: D.E.A.R.S, O.A.R.S, Decisional Balance, and Eliciting Change Talk. The main focus of motivational interviewing is to partner with the individual to enhance motivation and resolve ambivalence about making a behavior change. Compared with non-directive counseling, this method is more…