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Special Notice Due to Coronavirus Pandemic *
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.
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The Children's Trust Announces
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Last Week's Webinars Available Online *
For those who missed last week's The Children's Trust sponsored webinars on the CARES Act and our virtual town hall meeting, you can see recordings of both sessions online.
For the CARES Act webinar held on April 8:
For Provider Meeting on April 10:
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StayHome.Miami Launches to Provide Fun & Activities for Miami-Dade Families
The Children's Trust has launched
StayHome.Miami, a new website that serves as a central repository for resources to parents and the community at large during the COVID-19 crisis. This resource is full of valuable information to help families cope with the challenges they are facing right now. More importantly, it give parents and caregivers useful tips and activities to help them and their children navigate the disruptions to daily lives. StayHome.Miami will help families enjoy their time together while staying safe at home. Resources and activities include read-aloud e-books, free downloadable coloring books, and many other fun and interactive options. If you have any resources, activities, or ideas to contribute to the website, please reach out to us and let us know.
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Submit Audits Electronically
The Children’s Trust now requires that all audit confirmation requests be submitted via email. These requests can be submitted to
audit.confirmations@thechildrenstrust.org. We ask that any requests that were submitted via the mail in the last 2 weeks be resubmitted to the email address listed above. We appreciate your flexibility and hope you are staying safe during this time.
For audit extensions, please email
audits@thechildrenstrust.org We will be closely monitoring any future dates that could also be possibly affected by the pandemic.
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COVID-19 Invoicing Guide
This COVID-19 pandemic has affected service and program delivery. The Children's Trust has messaged that we will cover costs that providers would have incurred during this period. The COVID-19 Invoicing Guide below will provide invoicing guidance during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Still Time to Fill Out Census Online
If you haven't received an invitation to participate in the 2020 Census online, or have but have not yet done so, there is still time. Options to fill out the census are available online, by phone or by mail. As providers, you are in a unique position to help direct families on filling out the census and informing them that it's safe, easy and important. Remember, the individuals you serve are often those who will most benefit from an accurate census count.
If you have not received your census invitation by now, you can still go online and fill out the census. Visit
my2020census.gov.
For more information, materials and resources visit the 2020 Census pages at:
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Project RISE Offering YAS and YEN Providers Online After-School Activities
School is back in session… online. Children, families, teachers and providers are stepping up to the challenge of online learning. This is new to everyone! Project RISE and Reading Explorers are here to help! For those youth development providers who may want to offer online homework help, literacy help, socialization, etc., they can assist with planning and supporting the first steps to offering online after-school activities.
Online Coaching/Trainings Opportunities
If your program is open and you need help with reading and literacy instructional support, fitness activity promotion, or behavior management support, Project RISE is offering remote coaching services through available technologies. Please visit
Project RISE and let them know what you need. Project RISE is available to help!
To take any of Project RISE's online trainings, please log into Trust Academy through your Trust Central account.
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Advocacy Network on Disabilities *
Due to COVID-19 concerns, until further notice, all face-to-face trainings are cancelled. The following online trainings remain available. Please register by logging into Trust Academy.
Inclusion: Virtual Peer Learning Groups *
Join other youth development directors, supervisors, and site managers to share successes and challenges for including children with disabilities - as we are all brainstorming how to best serve children remotely. The goal is to provide an opportunity to exchange knowledge and learn from one another.
Attend any or all of these sessions. The content depends entirely on participants’ interests. The Zoom meeting link is provided when you register through Collabornation. Be sure to copy and paste the Zoom link when you register.
Tuesday, April 21, 2 p.m.-3:30 p.m. - via Zoom
Thursday, April 23, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. via Zoom
Tuesday, April 28, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. via Zoom
Wednesday, April 29, 2 p.m.-3:30 p.m. - via Zoom
Discovering Inclusion: This is the core training that sets the foundation for all others. Learn about different types of disabilities, the characteristics and benefits of an inclusive program, and how to use People First Language and respectful etiquette.
Introduction to Successful Inclusion of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Part 1: Learn the facts about Autism Spectrum Disorder – you may be surprised to find that some of what you think isn’t necessarily so. Get an overview of how to help children meet behavioral expectations, recognize and accommodate those with sensory sensitivities, address bullying, and ensure a safe environment.
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Providers & Partners, Tell Us All About Your Good Work to Address Needs in the Community During the Pandemic! *
Trust-funded programs and initiatives throughout the community have been featured for the inspiring, life-changing services they provide to the children and families of Miami-Dade during the coronavirus pandemic. Please continue the good work and make sure to share on social media while tagging us. Also, don't forget to email your
stories and latest triumphs here!
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade "Virtual Club" *
Are your kids starting to get cabin fever from being home all day? Well, Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade are offering "Virtual Club" to all youth ages 5-17. While Boys & Girls Clubs physical locations remain closed due to COVID-19, the Clubs are allowing youth to participate in fun activities virtually through Zoom. Activities include story time, STEM, arts & crafts, physical fitness, yoga, homework assistance, mentoring, social-emotional learning, "virtual get-togethers " and more.
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Museum at Home *
While Miami Children’s Museum is closed to the public, it remains dedicated to serving the community and fulfilling its mission. The Museum recognizes how stressful this time is for families and has launched “Museum at Home,” an online effort to create exciting and helpful virtual programs available on their website
www.miamichildrensmuseum.org and through their social media platforms.
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Become a Foster Parent *
Hundreds of kids and teens in Miami Dade and Monroe county are in need of safe, loving homes through no fault of their own due to abuse, neglect and/or abandonment. Citrus Family Care Network is looking for people who want to change the life of a child. Open your home and your heart " Become a Foster Parent."
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Essential Accounting or Successful Nonprofits *
Get a crash course in nonprofit accounting for Quickbooks online for people who want to do good without financial stress. The course will help you imagine what running your nonprofit would feel like if all of your bookkeeping troubles were suddenly handled and you and your staff were equipped with the right knowledge, tools, and support to keep your organization’s back-office in working order all the time. The events is Thursday, April 30, from 10 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Cost of the event is $40 ,with early bird tickets for $30 through April 16.
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Safety Net Programs and Florida's Response to COVID-19
Florida Policy Institute (FPI) is hosting a
FREE webinar on Friday, April 10, at 12 p.m. to provide updates on Florida's safety net program policy changes in response to COVID-19. Participants will hear updates from experts on SNAP, Medicaid, WIC, Reemployment Assistance (RA) and TANF.
Presenters will include staff from the National Employment Law Project, the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, and Florida Policy Institute. In addition to discussing current updates, panelists will also be available to answer questions.
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FREE
Learning Resources
Junior Achievement is offering support to students, parents and teachers during this period of uncertainty. It is providing access to learning experiences that students can do on their own, with a parent or other caring adult or with teachers via a digital/virtual environment. Resources are organized by school level and focus on financial literacy, workforce readiness and entrepreneurship.
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Free Telehealth Services
Meraki Wellness & Healing, Inc.'s team of licensed mental health clinicians are providing mental health checkups via telehealth services
FREE of charge. The team will provide support counseling to all ages. This service is also available to Spanish speakers. Treatment focuses on stress reduction and meditation techniques.
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Legal Services of Greater Miami Remains Open During Pandemic
Legal Services of Greater Miami understands the need for legal assistance is more critical during the COVID-19 crisis. This is a time when the most vulnerable members in our community will struggle to maintain employment & affordable housing, as well as access to healthcare, food & other basic necessities. Legal Services remains committed to providing free legal assistance in these areas & continues to accept applications via telephone at 305.576.0080 and online at
www.legalservicesmiami.org.
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Free Online Peer Tutoring
Study Buddies of Miami can assist families across Miami-Dade County by providing free peer tutoring through Zoom. Assistance is available for students from pre-K - 12th grade. High school age volunteers are ready to assist children in need in the community.
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Coronavirus Pandemic Nutrition Assistance
Learn & Play Preschool is providing
FREE drive-thru, nutritional breakfast and lunch meals for needy children.
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Webinars for Providers During Coronavirus Pandemic
The challenges facing providers during the coronavirus pandemic are varied and often hard to identify. That's why it's always good to listen to experts who can help you navigate your way through these times. For 88 years, Candid, formerly Foundation Center and GuideStar, has helped individuals and organizations "change the world by giving people the information they needed to do good." At times like these, that help is needed more than ever. Check out the following webinars offered by Candid and its partners:
Raising Funds in the COVID-19 Era
Wednesday, April 15, 2–3:30 p.m.
A virtual panel to hear from nonprofit leaders that have experience mobilizing funds during moments of crisis. They will share lessons learned from past experiences and will discuss short, medium, and long-term fundraising tactics nonprofits can employ during the COVID-19 crisis.
Price:
FREE
Improving Your Data Management to Drive Donations
Thursday, April 16, 2–3:30 p.m.
Personalized donation asks are the most successful way to raise money, but they can be challenging to accomplish when your donor data lives in multiple locations. Join this digital classroom to learn how to avoid common pitfalls when combining data from different sources.
Price:
FREE
Successfully Navigate Your Next Leadership Transition
Thursday, April 23, 2–3:30 p.m.
Leadership transitions can bring on special organizational challenges. If you’re a nonprofit executive leader or board member currently in the midst of a leadership transition or about to take one on, join us to learn pro tips and best practices to help you improve staff morale, alleviate board fatigue, and maintain funder relationships during the process.
Price: $49
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The Children's Trust Seeks a Research and Evaluation Analyst
The Research and Evaluation Analyst is a critical member of both cross- and inter-departmental teams at The Children’s Trust who engages in proactive problem-solving and critical thinking/analysis related to the design and effectiveness of various child, youth and family services. Primary responsibilities include: contributing to effective program and systems designs for The Children’s Trust’s priority investments in child, youth and family services; designing and maintaining sound data collection tools and systems to capture meaningful program, operational and community data in a user-friendly, accessible manner; and analyzing and making meaning from available data to tell our stories using compelling visualizations and reports with an intentional focus on the specific audience and purpose of the message.
This exempt position works under general supervision from the director of research and evaluation. Work performance is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of work results achieved.
To be considered for the above position, please submit your resume to:
careers@thechildrenstrust.org. Type “Research Analyst” in the subject line.
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Nonprofit Accountant *
Be Strong International, Inc. is seeking a full-time accountant who will be
responsible for grants management and reporting, reconciliations, payroll,
accounts receivable and payable. Must possess excellent computer skills in
Microsoft Office, QuickBooks and Excel. Minimum of a bachelor’s degree
required and at least 5 years of experience in nonprofit accounting. Required
to pass level II background screening.
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Available Positions at Institute for Child and Family Health, Inc.
- Therapist
- Mental Health Targeted Case Manager
For complete job listing, descriptions, requirements and to apply, visit CAREERBUILDER and CAREERROOKIE and/or e-mail résumé and cover letter to
Employment@icfhinc.org.
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Do you have an announcement you'd like included in the
Weekly Provider Bulletin?
Deadline is 5 p.m. Monday for distribution that same week. Please be sure to include the who, what, when, where and why of your announcement.
to your address book.
Please do not submit announcement requests to this email address.
The Children's Trust reserves the right to omit, edit and/or adjust your announcement
for style, content and/or space considerations.
Inclusion of announcements in the
Weekly Provider Bulletin is provided as a free service to the community and does not constitute an endorsement by The Children's Trust.
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