Due to the continued suspension, cancellations and postponements of most gatherings as a result of federal, state and local guidelines, any and all trainings, deadlines, jobs and events listed in this Provider Bulletin should be specifically verified with the hosting organization or agency.

Debriefing meetings for the Innovation Fund ITN #2020-09 have been scheduled for Tuesday, September 15 and Wednesday, September 16. The schedule is posted on The Children's Trust website and in the solicitation resources. All meetings will be held via Zoom. Zoom links and call-in numbers are provided.

The Children’s Trust will be holding its first TRIM public hearing online on Monday, September 14, 5:01 p.m. to tentatively adopt its millage rate and budget for 2020-2021. The final TRIM hearing will be held on Monday, September 21, 5 p.m.

For more information and to register for the first hearing, click here.

The Children's Trust is sponsoring SPARK (Sports, Play, and Active Recreation for Kids) training that will be provided virtually a few Saturdays during September and October. These trainings will be for contracted Youth Development K-5 providers using SPARK curriculum for fitness. Please limit registrations to two staff per agency per training.

Keep an eye on the events calendar in Trust Academy to register!

Reading Explorers Program (REP) is offering remote coaching sessions via Zoom for programs offering in-person, virtual, and combined full-day or after-school services. In collaboration with each program, REP coaches will tailor level of support to your needs. Coaching areas include but are not limited to: one-on-one support in content areas such as using Zoom for literacy (whole-group and DLI) as well as academics, including assignment and homework completion; strategies to increase student and family engagement; and supports in accessing literacy resources and embedding literacy in conjunction with content areas (e.g., SEL, STEM, etc.).

To request coaching email anrond@fiu.edu.

For now, visit my2020census.gov to fill out the census.

Trust-funded programs and initiatives throughout the community have been doing inspiring, life-changing and heroic work to provide for the children and families of Miami-Dade during the coronavirus pandemic. Please continue the good work and make sure to share their stories social media while tagging us. Also, don't forget to email your stories and latest triumphs here!

Learn about your organization’s legal responsibilities under the ADA. Join your peers discussing and problem solving real life situations, and leave with practical tools to help you comply with the law. Register by logging in to Trust Academy through your Trust Central account. Zoom sign-in information provided during registration.

We are here to help you include children with disabilities into your program – whether virtually or in person. Reach out to your Inclusion Specialist, or to Jen Urbay at 305.308.9941 or jurbay@advocacynetwork.org.

Childhood injury prevention capacity-building efforts facilitated by the Public Health Trust's Injury Free Coalition for Kids of Miami are offered to all Trust-funded providers via Zoom.

Car Passenger Safety: Tuesday, September 22, 1 p.m.

Meeting ID: 988 9340 8029

Home Safety Training & Education: Wednesday, September 23, 1 p.m.

Meeting ID: 926 9022 5737

With so many families in our community facing difficult times due to the COVID-19, unstable housing has become more commonplace and this is a top concern for Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS). Project UP-START is a M-DCPS program that provides additional support services to any student who is currently experiencing unstable housing.

If you know of school-aged children living in an unstable housing situation, visit projectupstart.dadeschools.net or email projectupstart@dadeschools.net.

Give Miami Day, hosted by The Miami Foundation, is one of the nation's largest annual giving events. This year's Give Miami Day returns on November 19. All 501(c)(3) organizations serving Miami-Dade County are eligible to participate in this free fundraising event. The deadline to register is October 15. 

To submit a registration application, visit GiveMiamiDay.org. Nonprofits with questions may contact Chelsea Clark at cclark@miamifoundation.org.

The Center for Family and Child Enrichment, a community-based organization which provides child welfare, behavioral health services and is a Federally Qualified Health Center, is seeking community-minded individuals to serve on its Board of Directors. The CFCE has been serving children and families in Miami-Dade County since 1977. Board members must attend a monthly board meeting and serve on a standing committee, such as Finance or Personnel. Monthly investment of time is six hours maximum.

For more information contact Executive Director T. Delores Dunn at 305.628.3201 or ddunn@cfceinc.org.

This 3-day online training will focus on incorporating the philosophy, skills and strategies of nurturing parenting. Participants will learn how to design home-based and group-based parenting programs utilizing the proven lessons of the nurturing parenting programs.

Program is from October 19-21. Cost is $300.

Contact Ana Romero at 305.450.8445 for more information or to register.

The Institute for Child and Family Health (ICFH) provides mental health services including Individual/family therapy and psychiatry for children and adolescents in Miami-Dade County. The institute accepts most Medicaid HMO’s and has funding for children of low-income families who do not have insurance. ICFH also provides individual/family therapy and psychiatry services for adults who have Medicaid.

For more information call 305.274.3172.

The City of Miami Beach is looking for a one-to-one facilitator part-time: To implement the All Stars after-school and summer youth enrichment program to 6-8 graders and to work one-on-one with youth with special needs. Minimum of Associate's Degree in social services or related field and 1 year experience in social services and working with youth and/or youth with disabilities.

Visit the City of Miami Beach website for full job description and email resume to Virginia Gary at virginiagary@miamibeachfl.gov.

Immediate opening for a part-time communication and outreach assistant with superior organizational skills, experience developing communication and branding strategies, designing information and donation campaigns, developing and editing advertising, print and digital collateral, social media, email content, oversee website and social media management. Graphic design skills a plus. Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism or related field. Competitive salary.

For more information contact Christine Hughes Pontier at 850.296.7002 or write info@faimh.org.

The Parenting Instructor is responsible for all aspects of teaching the Nurturing Parenting curriculum. Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Education or related field or Bachelor's degree with experience. Experience working with parents and children, knowledge of child abuse and neglect, DCF, the effects of domestic violence. Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred. Nurturing Parenting certification required.

To apply go to https://frcflorida.org/. The Careers tab is located at the bottom.

The Youth Program Aide provides general supervision, homework support and enrichment activities to students. The Youth Program Aide is responsible for independently supervising groups of up to 15 students, delivering high-quality instruction, upholding the mission and values of Town, and working with other members of the Youth Program team to track students’ academic progress and support students social and emotional development.

For more information click here.

For complete job listing, descriptions, requirements and to apply, visit CAREERBUILDER and CAREERROOKIE and/or e-mail resume and cover letter to Employment@icfhinc.org.