March 30, 2022








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The Children's Trust Announces
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Virtual Semi-Annual Provider Meeting in April; Registration Details Next Week
Virtual Semi-Annual Provider Meeting: Thursday, April 21, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. The Children's Trust will host a general session for all Trust-funded providers from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Breakout sessions will follow for providers in the areas of Youth Development K-5, 6-12, Parenting/Family Strengthening and Partnerships, and will take place from 12-1 p.m. The Provider Meeting will take place virtually. Please ensure that all staff members who are essential to our partnership attend; this includes your executive director/CEO for the morning session, along with the individuals who manage your program for the breakout sessions. Registration details coming soon.
The Children's Trust Annual Report, Video and Highlights Now Available
What impact is The Children's Trust having in our community? Check out the 2020-2021 Annual Report, Annual Report Video and Highlights Infographic at TheChildrensTrust.org/AboutUs. As children and families continue to adapt to the new challenges presented by the pandemic and beyond, The Children’s Trust continues to be there to support critical services and more. Please take a look at how our organization, together with our providers and partners, made an impact last year.
UM Team COACH: Communities of Practice
Communities of Practice- Join a community where members support one another, share best practices and deepen their knowledge. All of the following CoPs are currently being offered virtually and are appropriate for direct service providers and supervisors of Parenting Programs. If you have any questions or would like additional support, please contact teamcoach@miami.edu.

Parent and Provider Stressors & Barriers - In this CoP, we will discuss the stressors and barriers that both you as a provider, and the families you serve, face. We will also be identifying solutions, practicing these strategies and discussing the implementation of them into your practice. Click here to sign up or log in to Trust Academy!

Creating Support Networks & Community Outreach/Recruitment -In this CoP, we will work collaboratively to create networks of outreach and referrals across parenting providers in the community and discuss program recruitment strategies. You will have the opportunity to get to know other community providers, share information, and support one another. Virtual recruitment will be an ongoing topic. Click here to sign up or log in to Trust Academy!

The New Normal: Returning to In-Person Services during COVID-19 - In this CoP, we will work collaboratively to share ideas and problem-solve strategies for returning to in-person services for group-based, home-based, and office-based parenting services. We will discuss recruitment, communication, and safety strategies for your staff and participants. Come prepared to share your agency’s ideas to help all programs successfully serve the community. You will have the opportunity to get to know other community providers, share information, and support one another. Click here to sign up or log in to Trust Academy!
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 Academy for full descriptions, meeting info and registration information.

Poisoning Safety Training; Thursday, March 31; 1-2:30 p.m.

Home Safety Training & Education; Friday, April 1; 4-5:30 p.m.
Home Safety Training & Education; Monday, April 4; 4-5:30 p.m. (Spanish)
Car Passenger Safety; Tuesday, April 5; 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Car Passenger Safety; Tuesday, April 5; 12-2 p.m.
Home Safety Training & Education; Wednesday, April 6; 4-5:30 p.m.
Home Safety Training & Education; Thursday, April 7; 9-10:30 a.m.
Home Safety Training & Education; Thursday, April 7; 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Car Passenger Safety; Friday, April 8; 12-2:00 p.m.
Home Safety Training & Education; Monday, April 11; 4-5:30 p.m.
Car Passenger Safety; Tuesday, April 12; 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Car Passenger Safety; Tuesday, April 12; 12-2 p.m.
Home Safety Training & Education; Wednesday, April 13; 4-5:30 p.m.
Home Safety Training & Education; Thursday, April 13; 9-10:30 a.m.
Home Safety Training & Education; Thursday, April 13; 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Home Safety Training & Education; Friday, April 14; 4-5:30 p.m.
The Advocacy Network on Disabilities Training Opportunities *
Live In-Person *
In-person only March 31, 2-4 p.m. Marian Center, you MUST pre-register, enrollment limited
ASD part 1 pre-requisite. Address available upon registration.
Successful Inclusion of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Part 1– You hear a lot about it, but do you really know what Autism Spectrum Disorder is, and the different ways it appears in different children and youth? Learn the facts, and how to recognize and accommodate those with sensory sensitivities, foster social competence, address bullying, and ensure a safe environment. This in-person course is a pre-requisite for Successful Inclusion of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders Part 2.

These 3 Online Courses are always available through Trust Academy:

  • Understanding The Children’s Trust Guidelines for Including Children with Disabilities - Did you know that to address the needs of children and youth with disabilities, there are options for modifying outcome measures? Discover what is meant by accommodation, modification, alternate assessment, and alternate outcomes. Learn when they are appropriate for program participants, and how to request permission to use them.  
  • Discovering Inclusion - The foundation for all other trainings, an online introduction to children and youth with disabilities. Includes the benefits and characteristics of an inclusive program, and provides practical common-sense information on using respectful language and etiquette.
  • Successful Inclusion of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Part 1 - You hear a lot about it, but do you really know what Autism Spectrum Disorder is, and the different ways it appears in different children and youth? Learn the facts, and how to recognize and accommodate those with sensory sensitivities, foster social competence, address bullying, and ensure a safe environment. This online course is a pre-requisite for Successful Inclusion of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders Part 2. 

To register for any of these offerings, visit https://collabornation.net/login
or go to https://trustcentral.org and click on the Trust Academy link.

Also available: coaching, technical assistance, and help working with an individual child or youth. Contact your Inclusion Specialist or Pat Donovan (pdonovan@advocacynetwork.org).
New Project-Based Learning Online Course from Project RISE
Participants learn how Project-Based Learning (PBL) can be used to engage youth by connecting them with real-world experiences, motivating them to solve problems in their communities, and exposing youth to a wide range of career options. When YD staff support & guide youth through PBL, their youth participants will have more opportunities to use creativity, learn meaningful skills, practice problem solving, and become leaders. This new course is accessible through the Trust Academy Course Catalog.
Become a Foster Parent
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:
From Other Agencies
Summer Food Service Program Available for Those You Serve *
The Christian Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church is a sponsor for the Summer Food Service Program for youth ages 3-18 years. They are able to serve walk-ins for breakfast and lunch at 8100 NW 17 Avenue, or deliver to approved sites from June 13-August 5. Please contact Pastor Benjamin Parrott at 305.282.2544.
FREE Education and Early Intervention Mental Health Programs by NAMI
Teach youth about mental wellness with a FREE program "Ending the Silence" (ETS) presented by the National Alliance on Mental Illness Miami-Dade County. ETS is a 50-minute or longer virtual/in-person presentation that increases knowledge about warning signs of mental health issues, diminishes stigma, encourages youth to seek help, and provides local and national resources. There is also a FREE "Ending the Silence" 60-minute or longer mental wellness presentation for parents/caregivers.
FREE Parenting Programs with Federation of Families *
The Triple P Parenting Program is for parents with children who have mild to moderate behavioral issues and are under the age of 12 years old. The program consists of 10 FREE, 1 hour, parenting sessions with a Triple P Parent Educator from FOF. Parents will learn and practice the skills necessary to tackle behavioral challenges with various strategies implemented from the evidence-based Triple P curriculum. We provide the sessions in English or Spanish, in-home or virtual.
Join Focus Groups to Share Thoughts on Mental Health Challenges
Miami-Dade County residents are encouraged to join a focus group to share their thoughts about mental health and challenges in their communities virtually on Monday, April 4, and Thursday, April 7, or in-person on Wednesday, April 6 at Citrus Health Primary Care, 4125 West 20 Avenue, Hialeah. The focus groups are for individuals 18 years or older and residents of Miami-Dade. Participation is voluntary during the 1-hour sessions. Register below:

Virtual Sessions

In-person Session
  • 10 a.m., Citrus Health Primary Care, 4125 West 20 Avenue, Hialeah.
Free Community Leadership Training from Be Strong International
Be Strong will be implementing an 8-week Community Leadership Training starting this month. This program is free and available to community leaders, local nonprofits, business owners, and other residents looking to serve and help our community. Be Strong will provide lunch, materials and upon completion, three participants will be selected to receive a stipend to support their own community projects. Sign up below:
Introduction to Infant Mental Health Training in Spanish
The Florida Association of Infant Mental Health (FAIMH) is offering training in Spanish. On April 5, 7-8 p.m. - Las Experiencias Adversas (ACEs) y Trauma Miembros de FAIMH. The cost of training for members is $15 per training or $20 per training for non-members. Register below:
Live Webinars to Help Plan Budgets/Financial Aid for College
Miami-Dade Public Schools is hosting a series of live webinars to assist with paying for and organizing post-secondary plans for students considering college. Click on the corresponding webinars below to register:
American Rescue Plan Grants Available Through Early Learning Coalition
The Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade/Monroe is now accepting and processing grant applications for funds available through the American Rescue Plan Act Grants. Grants will be awarded in three equal payments, with the first one within 30 days of application approval and the other two installments at 90-day intervals. Applications will be accepted until June 30. For more information on what grants can be used for, what is required for application and to apply, click below:
FREE Prevention Education Webinars from Kristi House
Register today for a free, live webinar to learn more about child abuse, trauma, and exploitation:

  • Children with Problematic Sexual Behavior: April 21
  • Stewards of Children: April 19
Career Opportunities
Research & Evaluation Analyst at The Children's Trust
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.
Community Engagement Manager at The Children's Trust
The Community Engagement Manager is responsible for performing a variety of community-driven duties with an emphasis on maintaining contact with community groups, parents, and other caregivers, providing support to residents on children’s needs, as well as evaluating and responding to community needs concerning children. The incumbent exercises independence of action and will possess considerable knowledge of community activities and needs for children and families and use considerable professional judgment in the performance of community engagement work.
Available Positions at the Overtown Youth Center *
Intervention Coordinators *
The Overtown Youth Center is seeking a full-time intervention coordinator who will be part of a service team working in collaboration with Miami-Dade County Public Schools as part of the i3 Attendance and Enrollment Support Services Initiative. This initiative focuses on providing wrap-around service support to families of students with attendance issues at school. A minimum of two years experience working with youth/adult programs is required as are bilingual (Spanish or Creole) capabilities.

Workforce Development Specialist *
The Overtown Youth Center is hiring a full-time, workforce development specialist. This individual's role will include coaching, teaching and facilitating referrals for job placements and job training programs. This role also involves assisting clients with job readiness skills such as resume preparation, interview skill development, financial literacy/planning, and referrals to community resources.

For more information, contact email below:
Teachers Needed at Rainbow Intergenerational Learning Center *
Rainbow Intergenerational Learning Center is looking for teachers and teacher assistants for both of its locations. Paid holidays, vacation days, sick days and personal days. DCF 45 hours minimum and FCCPC preferred.
Accountant Needed at Be Strong International *
We are looking for an experienced candidate to serve as an accountant who will be responsible for and understand how to prepare financial reports, maintain accounts receivables, accounts payable, and comply with grants and contracts, and must ensure that the finance department operates efficiently and effectively. Send resumes to email below:
Infant Mental Health Specialist Needed at FSU Young Parents Project *
FSU Young Parents Project seeks a Master's degree social worker/counselor to be part of a home visiting, professional team that provides therapeutic intervention services to court-involved young parents and children in Miami-Dade County. Must be a licensed clinician or license eligible. Reflective supervision & training in child-parent psychotherapy provided. Flexible schedule, reliable transportation and Level 2 background screening required. Send resume to email below:
Teachers and Teachers Assistants Needed at Easterseals South Florida
Easterseals South Florida is looking for motivated and creative Teachers and Teachers Assistants to join its team. Visit their Summer Camp Job Fair from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. on March 22-24 at their offices located at 1475 NW 14 Ave. Miami, FL 33125. They will be conducting on-site interviews. Don't miss this opportunity! Email below for more information:
Part-Time Presenters Needed for the National Alliance on Mental Illness
Are you a parent or a caregiver of someone affected by a mental health issue? Don’t miss the opportunity of becoming a presenter for the National Alliance on Mental Illness's (NAMI) 60-90 minute “Ending The Silence” program in English or Spanish. No public speaking experience is necessary; free training, flexible scheduling, and a $50 reward are available. Help grow the movement to end the mental health stigma.
The Center for Family & Child Enrichment is Hiring *
The Center for Family & Child Enrichment (CFCE) is currently hiring for various positions. Why join CFCE? They offer a great benefits package, including a zero (0) cost out-of-pocket medical plan, 12 paid holidays and a competitive paid time off package. Careers at CFCE make an invaluable impact in the community and there are growth and professional development opportunities available. Employees can also qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. For a list of vacancies, please click below or email careers@cfceinc.org.
The Center for Family & Child Enrichment is Holding a Virtual Career Fair
On April 20, the Center for Family and Child Enrichment (CFCE) is hosting a virtual career fair. Please click below for vacancies and information on the fair.
Available Positions at Institute for Child and Family Health Inc.
The following positions are available at the Institute for Child and Family Health Inc.:

  • Therapist
  • Mental Health Targeted Case Manager
  • Educational Tutor

For complete job listing, descriptions, requirements and to apply, visit CAREERBUILDER and/or e-mail resume and cover letter by clicking below.
Available Positions at Miami-Dade County Public Schools
Full-time position to provide varied secretarial, accounting and organizational work. Provide services for administrators and schools that are necessary for the operation of organization. The employee should be organized, self-directed, display independent initiative and judgment as it relates to job assignments. Qualifications: High School Diploma.
The Department of Exceptional Student Education announces immediate part-time and full-time openings for school psychologists. Applicants must have experience working with children and possess either a current certificate in school psychology from the Florida Department of Education or be licensed as a psychologist through the Florida Department of Health.
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