iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Illinois Collaboration on Youth @icoyouth.org · 09/10/2026

Oct. 24: Vote Early Day (early voting runs now through Nov. 2, same day registration is available at any early voting site) Oct. 29: Last day for your mail ballot application to be received, if you send it by mail Nov. 3: Election Day, polls open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

icoy.turbovote.org

Get Ready to Vote

We help you vote, no matter what. Sign up for election reminders and get help with voter registration and voting by mail — all in one place!

100

Illinois Collaboration on Youth @icoyouth.org · 09/10/2026

Are you ready for Election Day? ✅ Check your registration status on TurboVote ✅ Not registered yet? Sign up in less than two minutes, and turn on election reminders at icoy.turbovote.org ✅ Make a plan: decide if you’re voting by mail or in person, and review what’s on your ballot

100

Illinois Collaboration on Youth @icoyouth.org · 02/10/2026

ICOY shares open positions from our member child welfare & youth service providers from around Illinois. This week we're featuring: Strengthening Chicago's Youth at @luriechildrens.bsky.social 👉 Program Specialist, Violence Prevention Initiatives Job link: lnkd.in/ewdt3jh

101

Illinois Collaboration on Youth @icoyouth.org · 01/10/2026

Click here to view the full description: luriechildrens.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/externalport... #jobalert #IllinoisJobs #icoymemberjobs

000

Illinois Collaboration on Youth @icoyouth.org · 01/10/2026

This week we're featuring a new job post from: Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago @luriechildrens.bsky.social 👉 Program Specialist, Violence Prevention Initiatives Click here to view the full description: luriechildrens.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/exter…

100

Illinois Collaboration on Youth @icoyouth.org · 22/09/2026

ICOY shares this opportunity from @naswil.bsky.social to promote the resources that contribute to the positive impact done through social work. NASW Illinois Chapter 👉 Founding Clinical Fellow for Supervision Access for Equity Click here to view the opportunity: www.naswil.org/post/help-bu...

100

Illinois Collaboration on Youth @icoyouth.org · 19/09/2026

And a special appreciation towards guest speaker Miranda Lynch-Smith. ICOY appreciates your impactful contribution!

000

Illinois Collaboration on Youth @icoyouth.org · 19/09/2026

Thank you to our PAC members from Kmetko & Associates, Maryville Academy, LCFS, @lawrencehall.bsky.social, The Center for Youth and Family Solutions, Chicago Children's Advocacy Center, Ignite Chicago, Lakeside Community Committee, Kaleidoscope, and Allendale Associates for taking part.

010

Illinois Collaboration on Youth @icoyouth.org · 19/09/2026

This week, ICOY hosted the 2026 Annual Fall Policy Advisory Committee Retreat. Consisting of guest speaker Miranda Lynch-Smith, ICOY’s policy updates, and group discussion on future change, the retreat served as an environment for strong collaboration and forward movement in Illinois youth advocacy.

210

Illinois Collaboration on Youth @icoyouth.org · 17/09/2026

This week we're featuring a new job post from: Spero Family Services 👉 Clinical Director of Residential Treatment - Youth Services Click here to view the full description: www.indeed.com/cmp/Spero-Fa... #jobalert #IllinoisJobs #icoymemberjobs

indeed.com

Spero Family Services Jobs and Careers | Indeed.com

10 Spero Family Services jobs. Apply to the latest jobs near you. Learn about salary, employee reviews, interviews, benefits, and work-life balance

000

Illinois Collaboration on Youth @icoyouth.org · 17/09/2026

Every week, ICOY shares open positions from our member child welfare & youth service providers from around the state. Find these jobs and more on our website: www.icoyouth.org/members/memb...

100

Illinois Collaboration on Youth @icoyouth.org · 09/09/2026

ICOY thanks LCFS for last week's legislative tour, bringing together organizations centered on youth care. Thank you Rep. Avelar, Rep. DeLaRosa, Rep. Hernandez, Sen. Villa, Elizabeth Nunez, and staff for @senatorlauraellman.bsky.social, Rep. Yang Rohr, Sen. Villa, and Sen. Ventura for attending!

000

Illinois Collaboration on Youth @icoyouth.org · 08/09/2026

ICOY stands with ACT Now (@actnowil.bsky.social) and Fund IRL's response to Illinois receiving up to $768 million from Meta's settlement to address harms to children caused by Meta's social platforms.

001

Illinois Collaboration on Youth @icoyouth.org · 08/09/2026

Every week, ICOY shares open positions from our member child welfare & youth service providers from around the state. Find these jobs and more on our website: www.icoyouth.org/members/memb... This week we're featuring new job posts from:

100

Illinois Collaboration on Youth @icoyouth.org · 24/08/2026

Thank you to Sen. Hunter, Sen. Belt, Sen. Harriss, Sen. Bryant, Rep. Rashid, Rep. Elik, Rep. Severin, and all their staff for taking part in legislative tours hosted by UCP Seguin, Ignite, Spero, and Caritas. Stay tuned for more details about the upcoming legislative tours in September!

000

Illinois Collaboration on Youth @icoyouth.org · 10/08/2026

Thresholds 👉Team Leader, Mindstrong (Chicago) Click here to view the full description: www.icoyouth.org/members/memb... #jobalert #illinoisjobs #icoymemberjobs

icoyouth.org

Member Job Board – Illinois Collaboration On Youth

000

Illinois Collaboration on Youth @icoyouth.org · 10/08/2026

100

Illinois Collaboration on Youth @icoyouth.org · 28/07/2026

New Moms 👉 Family Support Coach (Chicago) 👉 Accountant (Chicago) Click here to view the full description: www.icoyouth.org/members/memb... #jobalert #illinoisjobs #icoymemberjobs

icoyouth.org

Member Job Board – Illinois Collaboration On Youth

000

Illinois Collaboration on Youth @icoyouth.org · 28/07/2026

100

Illinois Collaboration on Youth @icoyouth.org · 20/07/2026

To apply: email wsafechild@sbcglobal.net Click here to view the full description: www.icoyouth.org/wp-content/u... #jobalert #illinoisjobs #icoymemberjobs

icoyouth.org

000

Illinois Collaboration on Youth @icoyouth.org · 20/07/2026

100

Illinois Collaboration on Youth @icoyouth.org · 13/07/2026

Lawrence Hall VP of Foster Care Let It Be Us Adoption recruiter Program Manager/supervisor: emergency foster home placement referral program Nexus Family Healing Mental Health Therapist Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #jobalert #illinoisjobs #icoymemberjobs

000

Illinois Collaboration on Youth @icoyouth.org · 13/07/2026

100

Illinois Collaboration on Youth @icoyouth.org · 17/06/2026

This annual award honors individuals who have demonstrated outstanding commitment and advocacy on behalf of Illinois' children and youth. Thank you for your dedicated efforts to the youth of Illinois!

000

Illinois Collaboration on Youth @icoyouth.org · 17/06/2026

ICOY is proud to present the 2026 Champion of Youth Award to Karrie Reuter, the Associate Director of the Illinois Department of Human Services' (IDHS) Division of Family and Community Services!

100

Illinois Collaboration on Youth @icoyouth.org · 02/06/2026

This week we're featuring new job posts from: 👉 SANKOFA SAFE CHILD INITIATIVE 👉IBUKUN COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC.

100

Illinois Collaboration on Youth @icoyouth.org · 02/06/2026

Every week, ICOY shares open positions from our member child welfare & youth service providers from around the state. Find these jobs and more on our website: www.icoyouth.org/members/memb...

100

Illinois Collaboration on Youth @icoyouth.org · 28/04/2026

000

Illinois Collaboration on Youth @icoyouth.org · 20/04/2026

011

Illinois Collaboration on Youth @icoyouth.org · 17/04/2026

Yesterday's Synergy Summit was a huge success! Thank you to all of the providers who made their way to Tinley Park yesterday with open hearts and open minds; your thoughtful participation made the event worthwhile for us and your peers. Stay tuned for more pictures and videos from the event 🎉

000

Illinois Collaboration on Youth @icoyouth.org · 14/04/2026

111

Illinois Collaboration on Youth @icoyouth.org · 01/04/2026

Finally, ICOY will host a LGBTQ+ Learning Community Event on Monday, April 6, from 11 a.m. - noon. Registration information is available here: www.icoyouth.org/event/lgbtq-...

icoyouth.org

Events for April 2026 – Illinois Collaboration On Youth

000

Illinois Collaboration on Youth @icoyouth.org · 01/04/2026

For anyone who needs support at this time, we recommend the following organizations and resources: -Human Rights Campaign -The Trevor Project -988 Suicide Prevention Hotline -National Center for LGBTQ Rights

100

Illinois Collaboration on Youth @icoyouth.org · 01/04/2026

In recognition of the fact that conversion therapy is not evidence based and thus, not only does not work, but in fact causes harm, conversion therapy in Illinois has been banned for more than a decade.

100

Illinois Collaboration on Youth @icoyouth.org · 01/04/2026

Instead of helping children and youth, research into conversion therapy practices shows that they are strongly linked to depression, trauma, suicidal ideation, suicide attempts, and suicide completion.

100

Illinois Collaboration on Youth @icoyouth.org · 01/04/2026

who are forced to undergo so-called conversion therapy in the misguided belief that it will somehow “cure” them of a queer sexual orientation or gender identity. The United Nations has classified conversion therapy as torture.

100

Illinois Collaboration on Youth @icoyouth.org · 01/04/2026

The Illinois Collaboration on Youth condemns yesterday's Supreme Court decision in Chiles v Salazar, which will result at best to the harm and detriment of, and at worst to the death of LGBTQ+ children and youth...

100

Illinois Collaboration on Youth @icoyouth.org · 23/03/2026

111