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INFORMATIONAL SESSIONS
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:
Information Sessions:
Tuesday, October 17, 7-7:45pm
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Wednesday, November 15, 7-7:45pm
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Thursday, January 11, 7-7:45pm
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ADVOCATE TRAINING SESSIONS
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.
Next Advocate Training Sessions:
Fall '23 Training
Introduction: Wednesday, September 13 - 5:45pm - 7:00pm
Session 1: Wednesday, September 20 - 5:45pm - 8:30pm
Session 2: Wednesday, September 27 - 5:45pm - 8:30pm
Session 3: Wednesday, October 4 - 5:45pm - 8:30pm
Session 4: Wednesday, October 11 - 5:45pm - 8:30pm
Session 5: Wednesday, October 18 - 5:45pm - 8:30pm
Session 6: Wednesday, October 25 - 5:45pm - 8:30pm
End of Training Interviews: week of October 30 - November 3
Swear-In: Friday, November 3 - 8:00am - 8:45am
Winter '24 Training
Introduction: Thursday, February 1 - 5:45pm - 7:00pm
Session 1: Thursday, February 8 - 5:45pm - 8:30pm
Session 2: Thursday, February 15 - 5:45pm - 8:30pm
Session 3: Thursday, February 22 - 5:45pm - 8:30pm
Session 4: Thursday, February 29 - 5:45pm - 8:30pm
Session 5: Thursday, March 7 - 5:45pm - 8:30pm
Session 6: Thursday, March 14 - 5:45pm - 8:30pm
End of Training Interviews: week of March 18 - 22
Swear-In: Friday, March 22 - 8:00am - 8:45am
Spring '24 Training
Introduction: Wednesday, May 8 - 5:45pm - 7:00pm
Session 1: Wednesday, May 15 - 5:45pm - 8:30pm
Session 2: Wednesday, May 22 - 5:45pm - 8:30pm
Session 3: Wednesday, May 29 - 5:45pm - 8:30pm
Session 4: Wednesday, June 5 - 5:45pm - 8:30pm
Session 5: Wednesday, June 12 - 5:45pm - 8:30pm
Session 6: Wednesday, June 19 - 5:45pm - 8:30pm
End of Training Interviews: week of June 24 - 28
Swear-In: Friday, June 28 - 8:00am - 8:45am


IMPORTANT: If you are interested in joining the next training class, first you must COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION. Once we have reviewed your application we will contact you to schedule an initial
interview, and then you can proceed to attending the training sessions.
For more information, contact Sharie Dodge, Advocate Engagement Manager.