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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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Battle of the Books Takes Place Online on Thursday! *
The Children’s Trust and all the Miami-Dade Grade Level Reading Partners are looking to crown the next Great Book Warrior during the 2020 Battle of the Books this Thursday. The competition is presented by the Miami-Dade Grade Level Reading Campaign and seeks to keep students' brains active during the summer and avoid the vaunted "summer slide." Make sure to encourage all your participants to check out the online competition, which will be presented as a virtual field trip with special guests, entertainment, demonstrations, prizes and, of course, the main attraction, the Book Battle.
Register for the Battle of the Books
here
.
To watch the competition click
here
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Innovation Fund Grants to be Re-Released July 13
The Children's Trust is re-releasing its Innovation Fund to make grants available for innovative ideas that address existing community needs, in particular those that involved COVID-19, racial inequities and social injustice. The projects must demonstrate how they will benefit children and families in Miami-Dade County. The Trust is looking for community partners who will implement short-term projects. The $1 million fund has a maximum of $100,000 per program.
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Contracts Metrics Data Moved to Metrics Module on Trust Central
We heard you! Announcing the move of Contracts Metrics data to the Metrics module on Thursday, July 2. Through open-labs, focus groups, and day-to-day conversations, you have expressed the need for contract metrics data such as Youth Development service utilization, Family services recruitment, and inclusion of CWD to be accessible to staff entering data and managing your programs. For the past year, this data has been made available in the Contracts module which has restrictions to access due to the information that lives in this space. We heard your request and are proud to announce that contract metrics data will now have a home in the Metrics Module under a new tab labeled “DATA”. Additionally, the “Progress” tab will have updates.
Starting tomorrow, you will have to go to the Metrics Module to see your contract metrics data. For highlights and details on these updates
click here. Please note, a guide is available to help you navigate the Metrics Module in Trust Central Support section,
click here to access.
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Summer Camp Program Guides and Map Available on Trust Website
The official start of summer is only days away but you have already been busy setting up your programming for the coming months. For all the information on the summer programs available from Trust-funded providers, visit The Children's Trust website's
Summer Camp programs page and search via an interactive map or listing of available programs.
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FREE
Young Talent Big Dreams Countywide Competition Continues Online
The show must go on! Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre, together with presenting sponsor The Children’s Trust, have gone virtual to reopen auditions for the 10th anniversary season of Young Talent Big Dreams (YTBD), the most widespread talent competition for youth in the county. The competition will continue with kids between the ages of 8-17 submitting preliminary round audition videos that showcase their talents. Prizes remain the same and the semifinals and finals will be held in front of live audiences in late August and September, respectively, at The Miracle Theatre in Coral Gables, conditions permitting.
Those interested in registering for the new online competition should go to
StayHome.Miami
, The Children’s Trust’s new website with activities, resources and other fun features, for more information.
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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 Coaching Opportunities *
Project RISE is here to help your program get ready for the upcoming school year! Whether your program is running virtually or in-person 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 us know what you need.
Project RISE Training Opportunities *
In addition to the variety of online trainings Project RISE has available through Trust Academy, RISE is looking to host a few virtual trainings in August and September for Trust-funded Youth Development programs. If you would like your staff trained in Differentiated Literacy Instruction, Effective Behavior Management, Cooperative Learning, and more, please email
joshua.lazarus@nova.edu
and let us know. All staff must have active Trust Central accounts to register for Project RISE trainings.
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Injury Prevention Trainings
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. Visit The Children's Trust community calendar for full descriptions, meeting info and registration information.
- Car Passenger Safety, Wednesday, July 15, 11 a.m-1 p.m.
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Advocacy Network on Disabilities
Does your staff need supports including children with disabilities in virtual activities?
Our Inclusion specialists are here to help through coaching, observation and providing resources. Reach out to your assigned Inclusion Specialist or to Jen Urbay; Director, Community Inclusion Initiatives at
jurbay@advocacynetwork.org
or 305.308.9941.
Inclusion Peer Support Groups, Zoom and Online Trainings
To register for any of our offerings, please log in to Trust Academy through
Inclusion Peer Support Groups (IPS)
The Advocacy Network invites you to continue connecting. The Inclusion Peer Support groups were very successful. For your convenience, we scheduled a new series at a different day and time. Each one will be centered around a specific mini-theme. Check this space next week for dates and topics of upcoming Inclusion Peer Support Group series. Attend any or all of these sessions.
Lessons Learned During COVID-19
- Thursday, July 9, 3:30-4:30 p.m. – via Zoom
Behavior Management; Strategies for Virtual Success
- Thursday, July 16, 3:30-4:30 p.m. – via Zoom
Mini-theme to be announced
- Thursday, July 23, 3:30-4:30 p.m. – via Zoom
Zoom Trainings
An Administrator’s Overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
Are you an Administrator or the person responsible for your organization meeting its legal obligations under the ADA? Join us to be sure you are up to date on enrollment eligibility, reasonable accommodations, policies and procedures, and more.
- Tuesday, July 14, 10–11:30 a.m. – Via Zoom
Online Trainings
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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FREE
COVID-19 Testing and Food Distribution on Saturday *
Lab24 in collaboration with Good News Food Pantry will be doing FREE COVID19 Testing Saturday July 11. The event will take place at 1 p.m. at 12695 NW 7 Ave
North Miami, 33168.
For more information call 305.877.4399.
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Available Mental Health Services for Low-Income Families *
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.
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FREE
COVID-19 Testing and Vaccinations for Children *
The University of Miami Pediatric Mobile Clinic is offering
FREE
COVID-19 testing for children of all ages by appointment. To set up a test, call 305.243.2059. The mobile clinic is also offering free vaccinations by appointment. To set up the vaccinations call 305.243.6407.
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FREE
Financial Literacy Programs & Activities
Junior Achievement is offering FREE online lessons for grades K-12, focusing on financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship. Miami-Dade nonprofits serving low-income students in grades K-12 can also receive free Junior Achievement programs to implement as a supplement during their summer or fall programming.
To view the free online activities, visit
www.jamiami.org and click on “Free Online Resources."
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Young Coders Academy Virtual Summer Program
Those facing summer camp closures who prefer virtual remote learning for their children should consider Young Coders Academy, where students will build in-demand skills, learning from super awesome instructors and staying connected with friends online - all from the comfort of their home!
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Webinar, Patient Communications: Making Most of Texting & Telemedicine
The COVID-19 Emergency has created new demands on communications, and has made clear the need to provide services remotely to the extent possible. Providers need to communicate more, between themselves and with their patients, and the time to implementation of new services to meet these needs is almost zero, leaving no room for the usual processes of approval and adoption that health care is used to. In this webinar hosted by Jim Sheldon-Dean, founder and director of Lewis Creek Systems, LLC, consulting firm, participants will learn about emergency needs in communications, types of telemedicine and teleconferencing technology, the relaxing of some HIPAA rules for better communication, what are permitted communications between family and friends of patients and more.
The webinar costs $249 per person to attend. To register, click
here.
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Patch of Heaven Sanctuary K-5th Summer Camp On-Site & Virtual
Patch of Heaven Sanctuary is offering in person ant virtual experiences of our 20 acres of Tropical Hardwood Hammock while learning about a range of topics, from ethnobotany, mindfulness, pollinators and more! For virtual field trips join them on Zoom every Thursday at 2 p.m. They are still accepting children for on-site camp which is Monday- Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. For further information please contact Michele Lozano at 702.818.0242 or
mlozano.pohs@gmail.com.
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Available Positions at Kristi House Children's Advocacy Center *
Now is a great time to join the winning team at Kristi House, a nationally recognized leader in treating child trauma. Open positions:
- Family Engagement & Intake Specialist, Project GOLD
- Youth Advocate, Project GOLD
- Family Advocate
- Education & Outreach Specialist
- Therapist
- Supervisor, Family Advocates
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Available Positions at Federation of Families
Parent educators and outreach specialists are being sought at Federation of Families. Responsibilities include:
- Facilitate in-home & virtual EBP Standard Triple P Parenting curriculum (Training is provided).
- 30 hours a week, must have a car, available to work some evenings and weekends if necessary.
- Complete assessments and data collection as required.
- Excellent writing & verbal communication skills.
- Attend weekly supervision & case staffing.
- Conduct community outreach for enrollments
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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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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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