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Increased KidCare Coverage, Juvenile Records Expunction and More Legislative Priorities
The Children’s Trust 2022 Legislative Goals
Helping children and families in Miami-Dade County sometimes means looking beyond the county to state and federal issues that impact them. That’s why The Children’s Trust is always aware of bills coming before the Florida Legislature and monitoring their potential impact and well-being on those we serve. After a successful year of advocating for issues in the state capitol last year, The Trust’s Public Policy team is back at it in the new year looking to impact laws that will affect families.
Matthew Porter
Young Talent Big Dreams Restarts Live Auditions in 2022
The search for Miami's top talent for kids 8-17
Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre, together with presenting sponsor The Children’s Trust, are proud to announce live auditions for the 12th anniversary of Young Talent Big Dreams – the most widespread, local FREE youth talent competition in Miami-Dade County. Kids between the ages of 8-17 are invited to showcase their talents and compete for prizes ranging from cash awards and performance opportunities to performing arts scholarships sponsored by SouthState Bank, Coral Gables Community Foundation, and the Coral Gables Rotary Club. The grand prize winner will receive $500 in cash provided by Actors’ Playhouse, and four tickets to Universal Orlando along with a hotel stay for two nights courtesy of WSVN 7News.
Lotus House
The Children’s Trust and Partners Give Special Gifts to Community-Based Organizations
Help the Helpers grants reward those who have given so much
PhilanthropyMiami recently interviewed The Children's Trust President and CEO James R. Haj. The interview was posted on PhilanthropyMiami's website and is included below.

Miami is special because…
It’s my hometown. I was born and raised here, and care deeply for everything that happens. We are lucky that it is such a beautiful, diverse and young city that has grown so much in the last several decades.

What does our nonprofit community need to be at our best?
Resources, support and also more collaboration – we need to figure out how the nonprofit sector can work together better in a continuum and with institutions in the community to streamline and make systems more efficient.
Parent Resources
Looking for an after-school program for your child? The Children's Trust funds different programs that stress engaging, active and educational programs.
The new, improved and expanded Children’s Trust Book Club offers free, monthly books by mail for children from 0-5 living in Miami-Dade.
The Children’s Trust Parent Club offers FREE, countywide workshops on relevant topics about raising children that are successful, healthy, and happy. 
Helpful Links for Coronavirus Related Information
Miami-Dade County’s Coronavirus page on where and how to sign up to get COVID-19 Vaccine:
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has a special web page with Coronavirus information,
updates and tips.

Florida Department of Health’s Coronavirus page.

To learn more visit www.TheChildrensTrust.org or call 211.
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