April 3, 2024

Save the Date: Upcoming In-Person Provider Meeting *

We're excited to share that our upcoming Semi-Annual Provider Meeting will be held face-to-face based on your feedback! This is a wonderful opportunity for us to reconvene and engage directly after valuable virtual connections.

Date: Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Time: 10 a.m.

Venue: MDC-Wolfson Campus, Chapman Conference Center, Room 3210

We will kick off the day with a general session for all Trust-funded providers from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Get ready to explore our theme: “Dream, Dare, Deliver,” as we take a moment to reflect on our recent challenges and triumphs, setting the stage for future success.

Following the general session, from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., we will break into groups for two initiatives: Youth Development and Parenting. Additionally, our Finance team will host a specialized budgeting session for all initiatives with an October 1 start date.

Please make a note of this date in your schedule. It is imperative that key team members involved in our collaborative efforts be present, particularly the executive director/CEO and program managers. Your participation is crucial for the continued success of our partnership. We look forward to seeing you there!

April SPARK Training This Saturday *

The Children's Trust is sponsoring another SPARK (Sports, Play, and Active Recreation for Kids) trainings for the 23-24 year. The training is for contracted Youth Development providers using the SPARK curriculum for fitness. Check the Trust Academy LMS event calendar for future trainings.

Upcoming training:

Saturday, April 6,

Pinelands Presbyterian Church

10201 Bahia Dr, Cutler Bay, FL 33189.

9 a.m.- 4 p.m.

Please register for the training via Trust Academy, link below:

Unlock Funding Opportunities Through Candid Foundation Directory Online *

Looking for a boost to your organization's mission? Discover new grant possibilities with the Candid Foundation Directory Online! This powerful resource, available at your local Miami-Dade branch library, connects you with a wealth of information on thousands of foundations and grantmakers.

Find the perfect fit for your cause and:

• Unearth hidden funding opportunities beyond traditional channels.
• Gain valuable insights into foundation priorities and giving trends.
• Craft compelling grant proposals with confidence.

Don't miss out on this FREE resource funded by The Children’s Trust! Visit your local library today and unlock the potential for your agency's success!

SEL PQA Best Practices Community of Practice Begins Meeting in April

SEL PQA Best Practices Community of Practice (CoP)

April 16 at 11 a.m.

Eager to share your wisdom and experience and learn from your colleagues across the county? Join Project RISE’s SEL PQA Best Practices Community of Practice where you will discuss how to make the most of the SEL PQA assessment as a tool for reflection and growth to improve your program's quality. Please sign up in the Trust Academy LMS or email projectrise@nova.edu to let us know you would like to attend, and as long as you have an account in the Trust Academy LMS, we will sign you up. We look forward to seeing you there! 

Upcoming Trainings from Project RISE *

SEL PQA Best Practices Community of Practice (CoP)

April 16 at 11 a.m.

Eager to share your wisdom and experience and learn from your colleagues across the county? Join Project RISE’s SEL PQA Best Practices Community of Practice where you will discuss how to make the most of the SEL PQA assessment as a tool for reflection and growth to improve your program's quality. 

Differentiated Literacy Instruction

April 18 from 4-6 p.m.

In this training, teachers learn how to use reading assessment data from the ORF and Maze assessments to identify struggling readers and to develop reading intervention plans unique to each student. Certified teachers will also learn how to create a plan of action to differentiate reading instruction.

Structure and Clear Limits

June 19 from 10:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.

In this training, youth development program staff will learn to recognize and respond to youth needs by creating routines and establishing effective guidelines and consequences that will result in positive youth engagement. 

Space is limited, so please register for these events in advance on the Trust Academy LMS. (please include a button that links to the Trust Academy LMS).

Upcoming UM Team COACH Trainings *

Attention parenting providers! Do you have skills you want to learn, questions you want answered or communities you want to build? Well then check out the UM Team Coach supports that we offer! We are the home for you!

Communities of Practice: Join a community where Parenting Providers support one another, share best practices and deepen their knowledge. CoPs are held virtually the first week of every month.

1. Recruitment, Outreach & Creating Support Networks: This CoP is held on the first Thursday of each month. The next CoP will be held on Thursday, April 4, from 10-11 a.m. Click here to sign up or log in to Trust Academy!

Coaching and Consultation: Parenting providers, we are here directly for your individualized needs! If you are interested in coaching or consultation, please click here to complete our coaching request form.

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:

Leadership Miami Project Proposals Are Now Being Accepted *

Leadership Miami is now seeking nonprofit partners with a specific service project need to collaborate with for the Fall 2024 cohort. It invites Miami-Dade nonprofit organizations (NPO) who meet the following criteria to submit their project proposal as outlined on the project proposal guidelines.

Leadership Miami offers participants the opportunity to share an intensive learning experience that focuses on community issues and leadership skills through a planned process of lectures, seminars, small group discussions, and leadership curriculum developed in partnership with local Colleges and Universities.

A critical component and rewarding part of the Leadership Miami Program is the participation by all members in a volunteer service project of their team’s choosing at the Opening Conference. The Community Service Project is a fundamental part of the Leadership Miami® curriculum and a requirement for completion of the program. Through the selected nonprofit project, team members will develop team building, leadership skills, and a shared unique experience. The purpose of this portion of the program is to broaden participants’ awareness of community needs and facilitate their involvement in local volunteer programs, aid in the empowerment and revitalization of Miami-Dade County, and to provide a fun environment where participants can practice/develop team and individual leadership skills.

Proposals are due by Friday, June 7, at 5 p.m.. Submit an proposal application below:

UM Recruiting Caregivers for Virtual Reality Study

The University of Miami is recruiting caregivers and those who work with children ages 3-6 years to participate in a Virtual Reality Study. Participants will receive up to two $50 gift cards to Walmart for participating in the study. The study visit takes 45 minutes to one hour and can be completed at either the Mailman Center for Child Development or UM's Kendall PCIT office. If interested, please contact us at the email below or call 305.243.0234 to schedule an appointment.

Get Your Mental Health First Aid Certification from JCS for Free

Join Jewish Community Services of South Florida for its FREE Mental Health First Aid Training! Embark on a journey that equips you with the skills to recognize and respond to mental health and substance use challenges among youth and adults. Trainings start in early April. Please follow the link below to register for one of the upcoming sessions:

Free Saturday Youth Mental Health First Aid Training

Hope for Miami's Project Bridge offers Youth Mental Health First Aid training to any adult who interacts with teens (or parents of adolescents). This course aims to increase mental health awareness through education on behavioral health and addictions and helps you recognize the potential early warning signs. Email Hayly Ojeda below to sign up! The training takes place Saturday, April 27, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at Wayside Baptist Church 7701 SW 98th St, Kendall, FL 33156.

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.

Free Prevention Education Webinars from Kristi House

Register today for a free, live webinar to learn more about child abuse, trauma, and exploitation from Kristi House:

• Stewards of Children: April 16,
• Healthy/Unhealthy Relationships-Amor del Bueno: April 25
• Mental Well-Being Series (Anger): Session 1: May 6 Session 2: May 13 Session 3:May 20
• Well-Being and Burnout: May 14
• Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children: May 23

Register below:

Available Positions at The Children's Trust

Communication & Community Engagement Coordinator - $48,668.20

The Communications and Community Engagement (CE) Coordinator is responsible for assisting the Director of Communications with the general administration of communications projects, vendor agreements and purchase orders. Work performed by the Communications & Community Engagement Coordinator includes but is not limited to researching and obtaining bids for services or purchased goods, monitoring agreements and their terms of services, scopes of work and quality of final product, goods or service to ensure high-level output. The incumbent has latitude to make informed decisions and recommendations regarding vendor and/or materials selection; and prepares reports for the department and executive management.

Community Engagement Manager $55,968.20 Annual

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. Key skills include: Grant administration, Budget management, Systems Management, Customer service, Data Entry, Financial processing, Analytics, Fiscal systems. 

Community Grants Administrator - $55,968.20 Annual

The Community Grants Administrator is responsible for the general administration of the Community Engagement and Outreach grants program and maintenance of the Community Engagement budget and reporting, in conjunction with the Associate Director of Community Engagement. Work performed by the Community Grants Administrator includes monitoring contracts, agreements, scopes of work, deliverables, purchase orders and preparing reports for the Community Engagement Department, Communications Department and executive management. The incumbent has latitude to make informed decisions and recommendations on the internal and external process of the community grants program. Key skills but not limited to: Grant Management, Grants Administration, Financial Processing, Project Management, Budget Management, Data Interpretation, Inventory, Administrative Functions and Technical Assistance. 

Program Manager - $55,968.20 Annual

This professional position will support the Programs Management Team in implementing strategies that foster collaboration among internal and external stakeholders to ensure services are delivered in accordance with The Children’s Trust standards and latest evidence-based practices. S/he is responsible for utilizing change management, knowledge, skills, and behaviors to promote continuous quality improvement throughout the assigned contracts and projects. This person will be assigned a caseload of contracts and may serve as initiative/project lead. The attached exhibits include additional responsibilities for the Program Manager leading our Metrics and PPD efforts. Experience working with System-Involved Youth or implementing similar programming is strongly preferred. 

Immediate Contract Teaching Position at YWCA *

An immediate contract position is available at the YWCA, with the potential to extend through the summer. This individual will deliver our curriculum to partner sites in the Kendall area. Two to four hours in the afternoon. $20-$23 hourly. This role is perfect for teachers or college students passionate about making a positive impact on young minds. Training, including paid weekly meetings, materials, lesson plans, and ongoing support, will be provided. Activities and mini-projects will be always engaging and fun.

Family Support Coordinator at Advocacy Network on Disabilities *

Are you looking for a great place to work and work that makes a difference? The Family Support Coordinator at Advocacy Network on Disabilities (AND) is responsible for the provision of advocacy, support and linkage services to individuals with developmental and other disabilities, their families and care givers as well as professionals and others seeking assistance. Utilizes strength-based strategies to build families’ protective factors.

Training and Experience Requirements: Bachelors in social work or related field. Minimum of 2 years-experience working with families who have children with disabilities and knowledge of local community strongly preferred. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Bilingual English-Spanish required

Salary range: $40,000 - $45,000. AND offers 100% employer-paid medical benefits, 12 paid holidays, and generous PTO. Send resume to email below:

His House Children's Home Looking for Fund Development Coordinator

His House Children's Home is looking for a Fund Development Coordinator who is responsible for coordinating service projects, including planning, promoting, logistics, fundraising and soliciting sponsors. This includes working closely with donors to retain and maintain close working relationships. Responsible for outreach and professional contact with corporations, individuals, volunteers or groups that will support the needs of the children in care through service projects and/or related fundraising efforts.

Grace United Seeks VPK Teacher

Grace United Learning seeks a VPK teacher certified in early childhood education. The candidate must be able to provide those services necessary to meet the requirements of the VPK Program. Requirements: high school diploma, ability to work 20-40 hrs. a week, Monday - Friday, have a CDA or FCCPC or equivalent, and have a valid CPR certificate. The position requires 45 hours of DCF, VPK certified and must pass background screening. For info, please email below or call 305.651.1947

Join Breakthrough Miami Team and Get a Head Start on Changing Future!

Assistant Site Director

The Assistant Site Director (ASD) is responsible for the efficient and effective delivery of programs and services that most directly affect 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. 

The individual in this role is organized, self-motivated and collaborative, with strong communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

How to Apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to the attention of Nicole Gray, Business Manager, at email below:

Employment Opportunities at Jewish Community Services of South Florida

Jewish Community Services is hiring for several positions: Licensed Clinicians, Case Manager and many more. For further details and to apply please follow the link below:

Available Positions at Miami-Dade County Public Schools

Secretarial Positions

Full and part-time positions to provide varied secretarial, accounting and organizational work. Provide services for administrators and schools that is necessary for the operation of organization. Employee should be organized, self-directed, display independent initiative and judgement as it relates to job assignments. Qualifications: High School Diploma. Location: Downtown Miami office

Clerical Position

Full-time position to provide varied secretarial, accounting and organizational work. Provide services for administrators and schools that is necessary for the operation of organization. Employee should be organized, self-directed, display independent initiative and judgement as it relates to job assignments. Qualifications: High School Diploma.

Academic Interventionist

Professional needed who can assist students with their academic assignments and support them with completion of homework assignments. Interventionist will support students at risk of falling behind in their academic studies. Academic interventionist may assess instructional materials and technology and analyze student needs to address academic challenges. Academic interventionist will work with team to assist students in hospital setting who require instructional support.

School Psychologist

Immediate part-time and full-time openings for school psychologists, with increased hourly rate for summer employment. 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. Candidates should send a cover letter, résumé and copy of their state certificate or license to link below.