Come out, Come out whoever you are! Please join us for an engaging training on coming out, leaning in and EVERYTHING in between with LGBTQIA+ youth. This interactive workshop will help workers know how to offer support to the “Alphabet” by identifying and discussing the unique stressors and needs of the community. You do not…

Join a live demonstration on how to complete the CBAT-O along with office hours with the ICOY Trauma Initiatives Team. This session allows attendees to ask individualized questions regarding the CBAT-O process.

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…

Finance and Administrative Professionals in Community-Based Child Welfare Agencies – Please join ICOY and the Co-Chairs of the CWAC Finance and Administration Subcommittee for an in-person discussion of contracts, payments, budget timelines, and excess revenue with leaders from DCFS. We will also be discussing requests for the FY26 DCFS budget. I apologize for the late…

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…