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NEXT STEPS
STEP 1: (optional) ATTEND A VIRTUAL INFORMATIONAL SESSION
CASA of McHenry County holds informational sessions that allow you to learn more about the Advocate role, exploring the qualifications required and the commitments needed to become an Advocate. Join us at one of our upcoming sessions listed below:
Upcoming Information Sessions:
Wednesday, December 4, 7:00 - 7:45pm
Zoom (Register Here)
Monday, December 16, Noon - 12:45pm
Zoom (Register Here)
Wednesday, January 8, 7:30 - 8:15pm
Zoom (Register Here)
"It is SO important that these children have their voices heard in the court system. You can definitely make a life-changing difference for a child. I have seen that over the past 14 years."
- Evey, Volunteer Advocate, served on 8 cases with 11 children
STEP 2: FILL OUT AN APPLICATION
If you are interested in becoming an advocate and joining the next training class, complete your application. Once we have reviewed it, we will contact you to schedule an initial interview.
"I’m excited because
I think it’s an opportunity to really help a child in need,
a situation to be effective. I feel I have the training behind me and the confidence to do this!"
- Felicia, before taking her first case as a
Volunteer Advocate
STEP 3: ATTEND ADVOCATE TRAINING
CASA of McHenry County holds multiple training sessions each year. Trainings are generally held on weekday evenings, once a week for 2.5 hours each evening, followed by 3-4 hours of pre-work at home. All sessions are required to complete training and be sworn in by the judge as a CASA.
Winter '25 Training - Daytime
Introduction: Wednesday, Jan 22 - 9:15am - 10:30am
Session 1: Wednesday, Jan 29 - 9:15am - Noon
Session 2: Wednesday, Feb 5 - 9:15am - Noon
Session 3: Wednesday, Feb 12 - 9:15am - Noon
Session 4: Wednesday, Feb 19 - 9:15am - Noon
Session 5: Wednesday, Feb 26 - 9:15am - Noon
Session 6: Wednesday, Mar 5 - 9:15am - Noon
Swear-In: Friday, Mar 13 - 8:00am - 8:45am (TBC)
Questions? Contact Sharie Dodge, Advocate Engagement Manager
Upcoming Advocate Training Sessions
Winter '25 Training - Evening
Introduction: Thursday, Jan 23 - 5:45pm - 7:00pm
Session 1: Thursday, Jan 30 - 5:45pm - 8:30pm
Session 2: Thursday, Feb 6 - 5:45pm - 8:30pm
Session 3: Thursday, Feb 13 - 5:45pm - 8:30pm
Session 4: Thursday, Feb 20 - 5:45pm - 8:30pm
Session 5: Thursday, Feb 27 - 5:45pm - 8:30pm
Session 6: Thursday, Mar 6 - 5:45pm - 9:00pm
Swear-In: Thursday, Mar 13 - 8:00am - 8:45am (TBC)
Spring '25 Training
Introduction: Wednesday, Apr 16 - 5:45pm - 7:00pm
Session 1: Wednesday, Apr 23 - 5:45pm - 8:30pm
Session 2: Wednesday, Apr 30 - 5:45pm - 8:30pm
Session 3: Wednesday, May 7 - 5:45pm - 8:30pm
Session 4: Wednesday, May 14 - 5:45pm - 8:30pm
Session 5: Wednesday, May 21 - 5:45pm - 8:30pm
Session 6: Wednesday, May 28 - 5:45pm - 9:00pm
Swear-In: Friday, May 30 - 8:00am - 8:45am (TBC)