October 16, 2024

 Join Us for The Children's Trust Semi-Annual Provider Meeting On Oct. 30 *

Are you a provider or stakeholder working with The Children's Trust? Join us for our upcoming virtual meeting to share information and learn about the latest updates and initiatives. We strongly encourage your agency CEO/Executive Director and program directors to attend. This meeting is a valuable opportunity to gain insights and strengthen our partnership.

Date: Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Time: noon-1:30 p.m. Main General Session

1:30-2:30 p.m. Breakout sessions: Youth Development and Parenting

Platform: Zoom Meeting

Don't miss out! Register below in advance for:

See you there!

SPARK Trainings Are Back!

First 2024-25 SPARK Training 

The Children's Trust is sponsoring the first SPARK (Sports, Play, and Active Recreation for Kids) trainings for the 24-25 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, October 19

Location: Juan Pablo Duarte Park

Address: 1776 NW 28th St, Miami, FL 33142

Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Please register for the training by logging into Trust Central and clicking Trust Academy (LMS), link below:

Submit Important Community Events to New Website Events Calendar

The Children's Trust is thrilled to announce the launch of our new website, designed to provide a richer and more dynamic experience for both parents and partners like you! Our new website will feature two distinct environments: one for parents and one specifically for our partners and prospective partners, offering tailored resources and information to better serve your needs.

The new website is still at www.TheChildrensTrust.org.

To submit items for the Events Calendar, 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/.

We are excited to embark on this new chapter with you and appreciate your continued partnership and support!

The Children's Trust's School-Based Health RFP Soon to be Released

The Children’s Trust, in collaboration with the Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) and the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County (DOH - Miami-Dade), will continue to fund a comprehensive school-based health initiative that increases access to health and wellness services for children and families. The approach involves nursing and mental health professional services and community referrals that promote a healthy school environment intended to identify, prevent and/or remedy student health problems. In addition, telehealth services will be integrated to provide remote access to medical consultations and mental health support, ensuring that students receive care regardless of location.

This is a competitive solicitation open to current school health providers and other community health providers qualified to perform school-based health services.

School-Based Health Tentative Timeline

 Release Date - Tentatively October 22

 Bidders' Conference and Application Training - Tentatively October 28

 Pre-Application Deadline - Tentatively November 26

 Application Deadline - Tentatively December 17

For more information, visit The Trust's Grant's page by clicking below:

Applications Opening for The Trust's Thrive By 5 Early Learning Quality Improvement System 

For our early care and education partners, applications will open on October 7 to become a part of the Children’s Trust Thrive By 5 Early Learning Quality Improvement System (QIS). Through Thrive by 5 QIS, early learning programs and educators will have access to comprehensive opportunities to improve and sustain high-quality early learning programs. To access more information about Thrive By 5 QIS benefits and supports for programs, including A$CEND and Families Forward CLICK HERE.

Licensed childcare programs that meet ALL the following criteria qualify to participate; those meeting some criteria may qualify, depending on available resources:

1. Serve 30 percent or more young children (under age 6) receiving a school readiness subsidy

2. Located in a high-poverty zip code

3. Serve infants and toddlers 

Applications must be submitted NO LATER than October 18. For detailed instructions on how to apply please find the step-by-step guide here.  

Providers that are currently participating in Thrive By 5 QIS need to reapply!

Access ElevatEd Portal: New Online Learning Platform & Workforce Registry

ElevatEd is an online learning platform and professional workforce registry dedicated to empowering early learning educators. ElevatEd supports professional growth with a variety of services, including expert-led courses, scholarships, financial awards, and career pathway options. In addition, this new system will house all Thrive by 5 provider-related tools, such as, entering monthly enrollment, viewing tier level, and creating a program staff roster.

For more information about the Thrive By 5 QIS, or if you have any questions, please email The Children’s Trust at ThriveBy5@TheChildrensTrust.org.

Honoring Diversity in Work with Children & Families (in Spanish) *

Discover the key to Inclusive practice! Join an engaging training session introducing 10 essential perspectives and strategies for serving families and children. Ideal for practitioners, leaders, and administrators. Earn 1 hour towards Cultural Humility competency for Florida Infant Mental Health Endorsement. Don't miss this transformative opportunity! This event will be in Spanish. Session takes place Oct. 30. Register below:

Strategic Communications: Virtual Roundtable for Nonprofit Leaders *

Refine your communication strategies with this executive roundtable! Designed for communications professionals and nonprofit CEOs juggling many roles, this session offers a confidential space to explore and enhance your approach. You’ll get a quick yet impactful overview of strategic planning, assess your current communications, and share insights with peers. Leave with fresh ideas on navigating tough challenges, staying focused on strategic priorities, and positioning your organization as a bold leader. Join to elevate your communication game and drive real change! Session takes place on Nov. 7. Register below:

 Leading Through The Storm Training from YWCA *

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. Equip yourself to navigate with resilience and empathy. Register below for the session on Nov. 8.

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, October 22; 10-11:30 a.m.

Home Safety Training & Education; Tuesday, October 29; 10-11:30 a.m.

Car Passenger Safety; Thursday, October 17; 2 -3:30 p.m.

Car Passenger Safety; Monday, October 21; 10-1130 a.m.

Car Passenger Safety; Thursday, October 24; 2-3:30 p.m.

Car Passenger Safety; Monday, October 28; 10-1130 a.m.

Car Passenger Safety; Thursday, October 31; 2-3:30 p.m.

Poisoning Safety; Friday, October 25; 10-11:30 a.m.

Suicide Prevention; Tuesday, October 15; 10 a.m.-noon.

New Training on ADA from the Advocacy Network on Disabilities

An Administrator's Overview of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Are you an Administrator, site director, 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, October 29, 10 a.m-12 p.m. On Zoom

Register below:

Last Differentiated Literacy Instruction Training of Year Open for Registration

Seats for October’s A Deeper Dive into DLI filled up quickly. Due to popular demand, another training session was scheduled on Thursday, November 14 from 4-6 p.m. If you were unable to register, be sure to secure your seat soon by registering on the Trust Academy LMS or emailing projectrise@nova.edu. Both new and veteran certified teachers are welcome!

The Children's Trust Leadership Academy 2025 Application Open

Are you ready to take your leadership skills to the next level? Join Leadership Academy, a 9-month program that includes live subject matter expert-designed sessions and peer groups! The Academy starts on January 14, 2025, and is a professional development program for supervisory-level leaders to move to the next level of personal and professional growth. Submit your application by November 15. Apply below:

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 UM Team Coach training supports that we offer! We are the home for you!

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:

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)

The Motivational Edge

This week, we feature The Motivational Edge and their Allapattah Campus. The Motivational Edge is a solution focused youth development agency that utilizes culturally relevant arts and other platforms to engage, educate and empower young lives. By providing culturally relevant programming using a trauma-informed approach, The Motivational Edge focuses on mentoring, job readiness, and life-skills development through the arts, sports, and wellness initiatives to ensure that every youth is ready to contribute positively to their community.

The organization's current arts-based youth development space in Allapattah is a vibrant and dynamic hub that plays a crucial role in the lives of hundreds of school-aged kids. This space serves as a haven for young individuals' creativity, growth, and personal development. By fostering collaborations with various organizations, The Motivational Edge aims to provide a more holistic support system that equips young individuals with the tools and resources they need to overcome challenges and reach their full potential.

For more information on the programs The Motivational Edge provides, visit

www.themotivationaledge.org/our-programs/

Participate in an LGBTQ+ Research Study *

The In CommUNITY research study is gathering insights through surveys and focus groups to better understand the health and lived experiences of LGBTQ+ residents in Miami-Dade County.

• If you're 18 or older, reside in Miami-Dade County, and identify as LGBTQ+, they want to hear from you! Compensation is provided.

• They also want to hear from professionals who serve LGBTQ+ individuals in the county, including health care providers, staff from community-based organizations, and government employees.

To participate in a survey and/or focus group, or to learn more, visit www.weareincommunity.org or contact lgbtqhealth@urbanhp.org.

Share Your Knowledge in Youth Violence Study

Behavioral Science Research Institute (BSRI) is partnering with a local community-based organization on a study about youth and violence here in South Florida. This research aims to better understand the challenges faced by youth in different communities in Miami and inform policies to improve their safety and well-being.

They are seeking individuals with personal or professional experience in this area to participate in a short interview (~30 min.) to gather perspectives on youth violence locally. Interviews will be held on Zoom between October 14-31. As a thank you for sharing your knowledge with them, they will provide a $25 VISA gift card following the interview completion.

Those interested and able to support this research, should contact email below with dates/time slots that work best for them.

Free Microsoft 365 Training for Nonprofits!

Learn how your nonprofit organization can leverage the power of Microsoft 365 to streamline your operations, collaborate more effectively, and enhance your impact. Don't miss this opportunity to take your nonprofit to the next level FREE technology training. Spots are limited so secure your spot by clicking 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 Positions at The Children's Trust

Communications & Community Engagement Coordinator - $61,565.02 Annual

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.

Accountant- $61,565.02 Annual

The Accountant is responsible for reviewing and critically analyzing financial information and provider/vendor documents and with an emphasis on maintaining quality internal control standards. This includes, but is not limited to, preparing, maintaining reviewing, and analyzing accounting records in accordance with The Children’s Trust (The Trust) accounting policies and procedures, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), regulations promulgated by the Governmental Accounting Standards (GASB) and Government Auditing Standards.

Family Central Job Opportunities *

Do you have a passion for working with children and families? Would you like to make a difference in your community? Join the team at Family Central! They have openings for full time opportunities like family consultant, nurturing coach, mental health consultant, and HIPPY Home Visitor. Family Central offers competitive salaries and a generous benefits plan. For more info and to apply click below:

Leadership Position Available at Community Health of South Florida, Inc. *

Community Health of South Florida, Inc. (CHI) is looking to fill a position in the Behavioral Health Leadership team. LCSW or LMHC required. Please apply at the CHI website below, go to careers and look for the position titled Coordinator of Special Programs at www.chisouthfl.org. and/or email your resume to cmaraoz@chisouthfl.org.

Step Above Academy Now Accepting Preschool Teacher Applications

Seeking qualified, motivated, self-driven, passionate teachers to help increase developmental milestones within children, from age 3 months to 3 years old. All teachers must have experienced when working with smaller children and FCCPC or CDA equivalent. Hiring newly trained professionals as well, willing to be trained.

For more information, email below:

Available Position at Amigos For Kids

Amigos For Kids is seeking a full-time Youth Services Site Coordinator to oversee day-to-day operations at our program sites. You’ll manage program records, supervise instructional staff, and support literacy instruction for students in grades 1 through 5. Join their team and help make a difference in the lives of children by fostering academic, social, and personal growth! Apply below:

Parenting Job Opportunities at Richmond Perrine Optimist Club

The Richmond Perrine Optimist Club has full-time parenting specialists and a part-time child care aide position available. Applicants can submit a resume to email below:

Overtown Youth Center is Hiring

Overtown Youth Center (OYC) Miami is recruiting for several positions including: F/T Licensed Mental Health Counselor, AmeriCorps Success Coach (Stipend position), F/T Program Coordinator, F/T Intervention Coordinator, F/T Intake Coordinator/Receptionist, P/T Music Teacher, P/T College and Career Coordinator, and P/T Art Teacher. To apply visit link below:

Available Positions at Advocacy Network on Disabilities

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) Therapist

Advocacy Network on Disabilities is seeking a compassionate and skilled Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) Therapist to join its clinical team. The ideal candidate will have specialized training and experience in providing trauma-focused therapy to children, adolescents, and their families. The TF-CBT Therapist will be responsible for delivering evidence-based therapeutic interventions to clients who have experienced trauma, helping them to process their experiences, develop coping strategies, and improve their overall mental health.

Training and Experience Requirements: Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or related field. Licensed or license eligible as a Mental Health Professional in the state of Florida.

Minimum of 2 years-experience working with children, adolescents and families, with a focus on trauma. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish or Creole. Salary: $63,000. AND offers 100% employer-paid medical benefits, 12 paid holidays, and generous PTO.

Family Support Coordinator - SALARY UPDATE! *

Are you looking for a great place to work and make a difference? The Family Support Coordinator 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-Creole preferred. Salary Range: $50,000 - $52,000. AND offers 100% employer-paid medical benefits, 12 paid holidays, and generous PTO. Mail resume to email below: