March 19, 2025

Save the Date: Champions for Children Awards Ceremony on April 30

Tickets are now on sale for the 19th Annual Children's Trust Champions for Children Award Ceremony. The ceremony will be held on Wednesday, April 30, from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., at Jungle Island, 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami, FL 33132. For more tickets and more information, please click below:

New Trainings from UM Team COACH in March

March SEW Events:

• March 19, 6:30-8 p.m.- Improve Work Culture SEW



• March 20, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Leading through storms SEW training

Important Reminder About Using The Children’s Trust Logo 

The Children’s Trust would like to remind all its service providers and partners to use the official, current logo in any print and/or digital materials. The current official The Children’s Trust logo and media kits may can be found on our website at TheChildrensTrust.org/Communications. 

Any organization using The Trust logo in any communication and/or marketing materials, including it Trust-funded providers, must submit material for review by The Children's Trust communications staff prior to its release, to this form . Please allow two business days to respond. Thank you for your cooperation. 

New Injury Prevention Trainings

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 in person and via Zoom. Visit The Children's Trust Academy for full descriptions, meeting info and registration information.

Home Safety Training & Education; Tuesday, March 25; 10-11:30 a.m.

Car Passenger Safety; Thursday, March 20; 2-3:30 p.m.

Car Passenger Safety; Monday, March 24; 10-11:30 a.m.

Opioids Safety; Thursday, March 27; 10-11:30 a.m.

Suicide Prevention; Friday, March 28; 10 a.m. -noon.

Transforming Literacy: Live Training & Hands-On Apprenticeship 

Empower your teaching with live, interactive training focused on dyslexia, structured literacy, and the Science of Reading. Earn 30 Master Plan Points for Miami-Dade County Public Schools while applying evidence-based strategies in real-world settings. This dynamic program includes live virtual sessions and a 12-week hands-on apprenticeship to help you build confident, successful readers. Training dates: May 10, 17, and 31 (Saturdays, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.). Apprenticeship: Tuesdays at 7 p.m. for 12 weeks. Don’t miss this opportunity to transform literacy instruction! Learn more below or email PD@lucyproject.org.

Submit Important Community Events to Trust's Website Events Calendar

The Children's Trust would like to remind providers and other in our network to submit items for inclusion in the Events Calendar on our website. Please visit TheChildrensTrust.org and click on the "Event" tab on the top right of the homepage and scroll down to where you will see the "Submit Event" button, or go directly to https://www.thechildrenstrust.org/event-submission-form/.

Advocacy Network on Disabilities Live Training

Let's Play Together: Practical Solutions for Adapting Recreational Activities:

Table games, sports activities, arts and crafts – come ready to play, and to learn some easy to implement adaptations so all children can participate. Find out about universal design and how it levels the playing field for all. 

Live In Person

Friday, April 4

10 a.m.-noon

KIX West Homestead

1088 W Mowry Drive, Homestead, FL 33030

Final SEL PQA Community of Practice Sessions and CAT Questions Open House 

Join Project RISE for our final four sessions of the SEL PQA Best Practices Community of Practice. They will devote one session to each of the four domains of the SEL PQA: Safe Environment, Supportive Environment, Interactive Environment and Engaging Environment. As you prepare for your upcoming CAT observation, share best practices, ask questions, and collaborate with peers to deepen your understanding of this powerful reflection and assessment tool!

Sessions:

• April 2, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. - Domain 3: Interactive Environment
• April 9, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. - Domain 4: Engaging Environment

Register for these final sessions on the Trust Academy LMS or email below to let Project RISE know you are interested in attending.

Strengthening Family Framework Two-Part Course

Training and Implementation Associates (TIA) presents the Strengthening Family Framework Courses (Parts 1 & 2) now available for trainees. This two-part course is designed for professionals working with youth and families, providing a deep understanding of risk and protective factors, child development, and the five pillars of the framework. Part 1 introduces key concepts, while part 2 focuses on applying these principles to strengthen resilience in youth, families, and communities.

Sign up today to gain valuable insights and practical strategies to support and empower families effectively! Email below for more information:

YWCA Trainings

Leading Through the Storm

Geared for supervisors and executives, this training is your playbook through organizational storms. Leadership in recent tough times requires a strategic guide. Discover techniques to lead your team through challenges while emphasizing social and emotional wellness. Whether it's high turnover, workplace trauma, or complex tasks, your leadership molds the team's social and emotional outcome. Session takes place March 20.

Skillbuild Powered by Breakthrough Miami Training

Hundreds of kids and teens in Miami-Dade and Monroe counties 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."



For more information call 1.855.786.KIDS (5437), or Kimberly Lopez at 786.562.8758, email klopez@citrusfcn.com, or visit:

The Children's Trust is proud of the hundreds of organizations, businesses and entities that make up our Provider Network. To that end, we will be periodically highlighting them in a section of our Weekly Provider Bulletin simply named Provider Spotlight. See the impact of the work of your fellow providers and to submit an organization for consideration, nominate them in the Provider Bulletin form, with the following information: Name, Services Provided, With Trust Since, Website/Contact Information, Communities Served, and Number of Sites.

Learn more about The Trust's providers in our special weekly social media posts entitled Trust Tuesday (#TrustTuesday)

Arts for Learning After-School and Summer Camp Programs 

This week we celebrate #YouthArtMonth by featuring Arts for Learning (A4L) and their Trust-funded After-School and Summer Camp programs at Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary. A4L's after-school and summer camp programs delight children, families, and school administrators through visual and performing arts classes. Their creative approach to engagement, use of the arts, and imagination nurtures students academically and artistically so that they can thrive socially, emotionally, physically, and mentally. For more information about A4L and the other programs they offer, visit: www.a4lmiami.org.

Florida Department of Health Youth Suicide Prevention Training Series *

ISF (formerly Information Systems of Florida) is a management consulting agency recently commissioned by the Florida Department of Health (FDOH), Bureau of Family Health Services to coordinate the Youth Suicide Prevention Training Series. As part of this important initiative, they are offering in-person Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) trainings. These trainings are being offered to organizations and individuals who work with youth in any capacity. All training events are free of charge and space is still available in the remaining training locations (Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade counties). To view training dates and locations and find registration link, click below:

Reflective Practice Group for Direct Care Professionals *

This Reflective Practice Group offers a transformative and supportive space for direct care professionals working with children and families, allowing them to deeply examine the impact of their work. Participants are expected to attend the full 12 hours of RSC. Vendors funded by The Children's Trust will be given priority. Register below:

Karma for Cara Foundation Microgrant Program for Young Citizen Leaders *

The K4C Microgrant Program is the bridge between ideas and action. By providing microgrants in varying amounts up to $1,000, K4C helps young citizen leaders execute and magnify their initiatives to help repair our world. Students 18 years of age and under may apply for funds between $250 and $1,000 to complete service projects in their communities throughout the United States. Whether you plan to turn a vacant lot into a community garden, rebuild a school playground or help senior citizens ready their homes for the winter, Karma for Cara wants to hear what project you’re passionate about. It funds microgrant applications supporting a wide variety of projects and events; evidence of your creativity and ingenuity only serves to fuel the likelihood that your application will be successfully funded. Microgrants are awarded four times a year. See application page for details, requirements, and deadlines (the next deadline is April 1).

Miami-Dade County Housing and Community Development Block Grants *

The purpose of this program is to provide support for projects to address high priority needs identified by Miami-Dade County residents and stakeholders as stated in the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan. Eligibility is limited to not-for-profit Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), Community Development Corporations (CDCs), Community-Based Development Organizations (CBDOs), developers, Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), and Community Land Trusts and Faith-based organizations. Funding eligibility criteria may vary by category. Applicants should refer to specific requirements and/or restrictions for each funding category as set forth in the Request for Applications (RFA) document. Application deadline is March 24. Appy below:

Organization for Autism Research (OAR) Community Grant Competition *

The purpose of this program is to support the design, packaging, and distribution of information resources that aim to enhance the physical and mental health of autistic individuals. Eligibility is limited to community stakeholders, such as parents/family members; autistic individuals; and community organizations (e.g., K-12 public schools, parent groups, 501(c)(3) non-profits, etc.). Additionally, by the time of the award, the applicant must be a citizen or a non-citizen national of the United States or have been lawfully admitted for permanent residence (i.e., possess a currently valid Permanent Resident Card USCIS Form I-551, or other legal verification of such status). Deadline for application is April 21. Apply below:

McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation Academic Enrichment Grants 

The purpose of this program is to support programs that nurture the intellectual, artistic and creative abilities of children from low-income households. Eligibility is limited to educators who are employed by schools or non-profit organizations (e.g. community centers, museums, etc.); have the background and experience to complete the project successfully; have direct and regular contact with students in grades pre-k to 12; work with students from low-income households; and are willing to work in collaboration with the Foundation. Award Ceiling: $20,000. The deadline to apply is April 15.

Young Heroes Project Gloria Barron Prize

The Barron Prize welcomes applications from public-spirited young people who are:

• between the ages of 8 and 18 (not yet age 19)
• permanent residents of and currently residing in the U.S.A. or Canada
• currently working on an inspiring service project or have done so within the past 12 months
• working as an individual to lead their service work.

The Barron Prize does not accept applications from large groups of young people.

Children's Theatre Foundation of America Aurand Harris Theatre Grants & Individual Fellows

The Childrens Theatre Foundation of America challenges and supports theatre artists to achieve excellence in service to young people. A major priority of CTFA is supporting theatre for youth which clearly recognizes diversity, equity, and inclusion that is important to the future of theatre for young audiences. Harris grants are named for and funded by the author royalties of Aurand Harris, one of

the nation's most published and performed playwrights for children and youth. Harris (1916-1996) had a deep appreciation for artists, particularly playwrights, who devoted their careers to creating quality theatre for young audiences, and for theatres who produce work for children and youth.

These grants and fellowships are designed to benefit the field of theatre for children and youth, to provide growth opportunities for theatre artists developing work for the young, to support the mission and values of CTFA, and to honor the intentions of Aurand Harris. Application deadline is March 31.

Free Parenting Groups from Citrus Health Network

The Best Job is also the Hardest: Don't Do It Alone! The Circle of Security Parenting Program helps you learn what you could do differently and have compassion for yourself and your child(ren). Join these weekly small groups, designed for Parents and Caregivers of children 5 and under living in Miami-Dade.

Classics for Kids Foundation Insturment Matching Grant Program

If your school or nonprofit organization believes in the role of fine instruments in your program, and can show evidence of need and commitment to raising matching funds, you are a strong candidate for the Classics for Kids matching grant program. Applications accepted quarterly. Upcoming deadline is March 31.

Peace & Prosperity Empowerment Through Education Scholarship Available

The Peace & Prosperity Empowerment through Education Scholarship is a Miami-Dade County Community Violence Intervention initiative that provides $2,500 scholarship awards to college-bound young adults impacted by gun violence, to support their higher education goals. The scholarship is for Miami-Dade County residents who are current high school seniors, graduating by August 1, and entering an accredited college or university in Fall 2025. Application Deadline - March 23.

For more information or to apply visit the link below:

Free Online Trainings from Kristi House Prevention Education 

Kristi House invites you to register now for free upcoming trainings, all free of charge. Please share these offerings with any interested parties.

• Wellness & Wellbeing - March 20 (Spanish)
• Beyond Services: Successful Agency-Survivor Partnerships - March 21
• Trafficking Film Screening with Goya - March 25
• Wellness & Wellbeing - March 27 (Creole)

Register at link below:

FREE Youth Mental Health First Aid Training 

Project Bridge's upcoming public trainings for Youth Mental Health First Aid will be held at Quest Workspaces- 121 Alhambra Plaza, Coral Gables, Suite 1000. They have a session set for April 11. Sessions run from 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. This course aims to increase understanding of mental health by educating individuals about the onset of mental health problems & addictions as well as helping recognize the early signs of mental health problems amongst the youth. Please contact email below to sign up for either of these sessions or to learn more! Registration is required.

Mary Kay Ash Foundation Domestic Violence Shelter Grants

The Mary Kay Ash Foundation Domestic Violence Shelter Grants were established in 2000, awarding grants to shelters across the country providing critical, life-saving services to women and children seeking safety from an abusive situation. They are unwavering in their pledge to support those on the frontlines providing, emergency shelter, hope and healing for women and children experiencing violence.

Grants are awarded to emergency domestic violence shelters (with a physical shelter) providing innovative and life-saving services to women seeking safety from abuse. Grants are $20,000, with a minimum of one grant awarded per state. Recipients are ineligible for back-to-back grant years. For more information and to apply click below. The application deadline is April 30.

Catalyst Miami Recruiting for HEAL Leadership Programs

Miami is ground zero for climate change threats and housing unaffordability–each year record breaking heat temps, increasing utility prices, climate gentrification, new developments displacing longtime residents... BUT, together we can make lasting change for all our most pressing issues!

In an attempt to grow the community's collective power, Catalyst Miami is introducting its next HEAL leadership programs! 

• HEAL (Housing, Equity, Advocacy, and Leadership) program starting Thursday, April 10. Apply by March 21. APPLY HEAR

For more information, email link below:

Miami Diaper Bank's Nurturing Futures Awards Nominations Now Open

The Miami Diaper Bank has announced that nominations are now open for the 2025 Nurturing Futures Awards! This is a chance to celebrate the individuals, groups, youth and organizations making a lasting impact on the lives of babies in the community. The nomination deadline is April 4 and the awards ceremony is on April 25. For more information on categories, the awards ceremony, and to nominate someone or an organization, click below:

Change the Life of a Child in Foster Care; Serve on a Citizen Review Panel

Florida Foster Care Review (FFCR) advances the safety, stability and success of youth and young adults involved in Miami-Dade’s dependency system by connecting them to essential services, healthy relationships and forever families. FFCR seeks caring volunteers to review and monitor cases one full weekday per month during Citizen Review Panel (CRP) hearings held virtually. Visit link below for more information and requirements.

Available Position at The Children's Trust

Business Controller

The Business Controller is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of The Children’ Trust. This includes, but is not limited to, the supervision of the work performed by the Accountants, Senior Accounting Analysts, Accounting Operations Manager and Fiscal Data Integrity Analyst of The Children’s Trust in accordance with The Children’s Trust (The Trust) procurement and accounting policies and procedures, Generally Accepted Principles (GAAP), regulations promulgated by the Governmental Accounting Standards (GASB) and Government Auditing Standards. As directed by the Finance Director, the Business Controller will be engaged in key functions such as planning, managing, monitoring and evaluating the fiscal activities and functions of The Trust and its service providing organizations to ensure that daily and long term financial activities and controls are created and maintained to achieve organizational objective and safeguard assets.

For more information and to start application, click below:

Family Success Coach Needed at ConnectFamilias *

Seeking a driven and compassionate Family Success Coach to empower families through strength-based assessments and care coordination. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field, with 2+ years of experience working with families. Bilingual English and Spanish. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, facilitating coaching sessions, and collaborating with community providers. Able to conduct in-office, home, school, and community sessions. Competitive salary and benefits. Learn more and apply below:

Available Position at Rainbow Intergenerational Learning Center *

Rainbow Intergenerational Learning Center is looking for a bilingual receptionist clerical person for their Little Havana Center. Must have knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams) Please send resume to email below:

Head Start Teacher Assistant Needed at St. Alban's Child Enrichment Center

St. Alban's is looking for a Head Start Teacher Assistant candidate who plans, conducts and supervises activities with a group of children. These activities will be in an indoor and outdoor setting aimed at promoting social, emotional, intellectual and physical development of the children. Education and Requirements: BS or AA Degree in ECE, 2 years of experience in classroom management.

For more information, contact email below:

Head Start Teacher Needed at St. Alban's Child Enrichment Center

St. Alban's is looking for a candidate who plans, conducts and supervises activities with a group of children. These activities will be in an indoor and outdoor setting aimed at promoting social, emotional, intellectual and physical development of the children. Education and Requirements: BS or AA Degree in ECE, 2 years of experience in classroom management.

For more information, contact email below:

Available Positions at the Center for Family & Child Enrichment

Licensed Clinical Social Worker *

Seeking a compassionate and experienced LCSW to provide individual and family therapy to a diverse clientele of children, adolescents, and adults, with a focus on addressing mental health needs across the lifespan. Must have proven experience working with complex cases, including trauma, anxiety, depression, and behavioral challenges. Excellent communication and assessment skills required. Opportunity to work in a collaborative, supportive environment with a flexible schedule. For more information, call 305.474.1713, or email aballoveras@cfceinc.org.

Medical Assistant Position at Pediatric and Family Health & Wellness Center *

Experienced Medical Assistant with a comprehensive background in both pediatric and adult patient care, proficient in vital signs collection, patient preparation, vaccination, phlebotomy, administrative tasks, demonstrating exceptional communication skills to effectively interact with patients of all ages in a compassionate and professional manner." For more information, call 305.474.1713, or email aballoveras@cfceinc.org.

Behavioral Health Front Office Assistant Position *

Join the dedicated team at CFCE and be the welcoming face of our supportive behavioral health environment. THey seek a compassionate and organized individual to manage their front desk operations, ensuring a positive patient experience from the moment they walk in. For more information, call 305.474.1713, or email aballoveras@cfceinc.org.

Behavioral Health Technician Needed at Agape Network

Agape Network is looking for a Behavioral Health Technician for $22-$24 an hour. They are looking for compassionate, diligent and highly qualified Behavioral Health Technicians to join their team. To be successful as a Behavioral Health Technician, you should have good analysis skills with a solid understanding of what it takes to treat or manage the different situations that may arise. Top candidates will also be sensitive, respectful, and compassionate when working with our clients. For more information, email link below.

Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida is Hiring 

Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida is hiring for a Community Troops Program Aide (Part-Time) and a Bilingual Community Engagement Specialist (Part-Time). Here's your opportunity to enhance your career while making a difference in girls’ lives and in the world. To learn more and apply, visit link below:

Kristi House Project GOLD- South Transportation Coordinator 

The full-time Transportation Specialist will provide safe and timely transportation for Project GOLD members, caregivers, and staff. Responsibilities include daily pickups, accompanying members to/from appointments, maintaining a log of participation, and ensuring safety rules are followed. The role involves assisting with home visits, vehicle maintenance, and ensuring punctual arrivals. The position requires flexibility for early/late pickups, with duties performed at Project GOLD locations when not transporting. A safe driving record, bilingual skills (English/Spanish or English/Haitian Creole), and trauma-informed experience are preferred. Survivors of human trafficking or sexual exploitation are strongly encouraged to apply.

Natural Helper Needed at Advocacy Network on Disabilities

The Natural Helper is responsible for providing assistance to the Families CAN! project by assuming responsibility for obtaining and maintaining programmatic and financial records related to Advocacy Network’s In-Home Supports and Emergency Financial Assistance Programs. This position utilizes their experience as a parent with a child with a disability to support families and assist in their success towards achieving their goals. The Natural Helper/Family Support Specialist supports success coaches working directly with families and assisting in all aspects of referral processes and maintaining family engagement in the care coordination process.  

Training and Experience Requirements: High School diploma or equivalent; proficient in Microsoft Office – especially Word, Excel, and Outlook; and a minimum of two years’ experience working in an office setting – preferably in a non-profit. Individual must be very detail oriented, good with numbers, and be able to effectively prioritize tasks and manage time. Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) essential. 

The salary range is $40,000 to $42,000. AND offers 100% employer-paid medical benefits, 12 paid holidays, and generous PTO. Those interested should email resume to link below:

Available Positions at Breakthrough Miami

Are you a passionate, experienced, and committed educational leader? Breakthrough Miami is expanding its village and looking for new changemakers to join the team. Bring your unwavering dedication to youth, positive outlook, leadership, team-building, motivational power, and solution-oriented skills to life at Breakthrough Miami.

Site Director for Belen Jesuit Preparatory Location : Advancing their signature students-teaching-students model, Site Directors at Breakthrough Miami have the invaluable opportunity to lead transformative, proven work to address education inequities. Our Site Directors manage and oversee program and site operations for our school-year and summer programs at one of Breakthrough Miami’s seven host school sites, leading the recruitment, management, and development of Scholars, Volunteers, and Teaching Fellows. Site Directors ensure program fidelity, spirit, and culture, advancing Breakthrough Miami’s mission and goals. Advancing the model of an embedded service-learning partnership, Directors build supportive relationships with students, parents, schools, the community, and other stakeholders to build a rigorous, fun, and supportive learning environment for Scholars, Volunteers, and Teaching Fellows to develop as life-long learners, leaders, and changemakers.

Assistant Site Director: Responsible for efficiently and effectively delivering programs and services directly affecting Breakthrough Miami Scholars and families. An ASD oversees campus or site logistics, unpaid student volunteers, and some stipended positions, such as Teaching Fellows. As an ambassador of the program, the ASD builds supportive relationships with students, parents, schools, the community, and other stakeholders to ensure the academic and socio-enrichment success of all Breakthrough Scholars. 

Summer Instructional Coaches: Summer Instructional Coaches (ICs) are experienced and successful professional educators who provide content specific support for BTM Teaching Fellows throughout the summer and engage fully in the BTM community. ICs dictate the level of academic rigor during Breakthrough Miami’s summer program through their interactions with Teaching Fellows. They effectively communicate content specifics to Teaching Fellows, guide Fellows through effective planning and execution, and hold both Fellows and students to the highest standards. ICs are expected to lead department meetings, visit Fellows’ classes at least twice a week, evaluate lesson plans and curriculum overviews, and meet individually with Fellows regarding their on-going work. Since ICs are the only professional teachers on-site, they are accountable for the quality of instruction students receive, and are responsible for supporting BTM Teaching Fellows through their teaching experiences. This position will begin on June 7, 2025 and will end on August 1, 2025.

Summer Site Coordinators: Summer Site Coordinators (SSCs) are critical members of the summer administrative team and help ensure the smooth and safe operations of the Summer Institute at their assigned site. SSCs train, coordinate and oversee volunteers; supervise the summer food service program for Scholars and staff; order and keep an inventory of program supplies; coordinate general office administration; manage the Scholar drop off and pick up process; and assist with the execution of special events. This position will begin on June 7, 2025 and will end on August 1, 2025.

Summer Assistant Site Directors: Summer Assistant Site Directors (SASDs) work collaboratively with full-time directors at their assigned site to ensure a successful Summer Institute; and work closely with Scholars and their families, as well as Teaching Fellows to ensure their needs are met. SASDs assist with the coordination and management of student attendance and reporting; management of student information in the Breakthrough Miami student database; student discipline and conduct; Teaching Fellow training and professional development; implementation of the Teaching Assistant program; preparation of major events, including Visitors Day, Family Night, and other events as scheduled; and program evaluations during the final ten days of programming. This position will begin on June 7, 2025 and will end on August 1, 2025.

To learn more about any of the positions listed above, visit https://breakthroughmiami.org/careers or send a resume to careers@breakthroughmiami.org.

Teaching Fellows: The Breakthrough Miami Teaching Fellow experience is designed for undergraduates and high school students (age 17+). The opportunity is available to applicants with a deep interest in social justice and a passion for working with students. The Teaching Fellows must be committed to personal growth and comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Because they celebrate the diversity of the community, Breakthrough Miami seeks applicants from diverse backgrounds and life experiences. The fellowship begins June 7, 2025 and ends August 1, 2025. To learn more about the Breakthrough Miami Teaching Fellowship, visit https://breakthroughmiami.org/teaching-fellows/.

Available Opportunities at Jewish Community Services of South Florida

Jewish Community Services is hiring for several positions:

• Director of Resource Development and Engagement
• Helpline counselors
• And many more

For further details and to apply please follow the link below:

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