Illinois Collaboration on Youth

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This summer, ICOY held five legislative tours, connecting Illinois legislators with our members to learn about successes, challenges, and needs of their communities. ICOY thanks the hosts UCP Seguin, Lutheran Child & Family Services, Caritas Family Solutions, Ignite, and Spero Family Services!

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And thank you Rep. Dave Severin, Rep. Abdelnassir Rashid, Rep. Amy Elik, Rep. Kevin Schmidt, Rep. Dagmara Avelar, Rep. Anne Stava, Rep. Barbara Hernandez (@bhernandez50.bsky.social), Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, Rep. Margaret DeLaRosa, and all legislative staff for attending.

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As ICOY’s CEO Andi Durbin stated, “Illinois doesn’t succeed until all children succeed." To learn more about the Summer 2026 Legislative Tours, check out our blog at www.icoyouth.org/news-blog/

Thank you Sen. Terri Bryant, Sen. Erica Harris, Sen. Christopher Belt, Sen. Mattie Hunter, Sen. Karina Villa, Sen. Rachel Ventura, and Sen. Laura Ellman (@senatorlauraellman.bsky.social) for attending.

LAST CALL, Illinois! Online voter registration closes this Sunday, Oct. 18. Missed the deadline? You can still register in person through Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3. 🗳️ Early voting is open now. Skip the lines and vote on your schedule.

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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.

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📅 Key Illinois dates: Oct. 18: Last day to register online

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

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Find this job and more here: lnkd.in/ewdt3jh #jobalert #IllinoisJobs #icoymemberjobs

22 Sept

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...

22 Sept

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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.

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

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.

17 Sept

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...

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17 Sept

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

9 Sept

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!

8 Sept

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.

8 Sept

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:

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8 Sept

SANKOFA SAFE CHILD INITIATIVE 👉 Case Manager Click here to view the full description: lnkd.in/ewdt3jh #jobalert #illinoisjobs #icoymemberjobs

24 Aug

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!

10 Aug

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10 Aug

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

28 July

icoyouth.orgMember Job Board – Illinois Collaboration On Youth

28 July

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

20 July

20 July

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

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13 July

13 July

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

17 June

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!

17 June

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!

2 June

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...

2 June

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

2 June

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28 Apr

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