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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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The Big 5: Emotional Well-Being Course in Trust Academy *
Our Trust-funded providers are gigantic heroes during this pandemic! You have been lifelines for struggling families. Big heroes need big support!! That's why we created The Big 5: Questions and Tips to Support Your Emotional Well-Being During COVID-19. It is an interactive, online training that provides practical tips and strategies to help our providers build resilience and manage stress during this coronavirus crisis. The training was developed and released quickly in response to what providers asked for in the recent survey. Consider it one BIG thank you to our amazing Trust providers from UM Team COACH, Training and Implementation Associates, and The Children's Trust!
Please log into Trust Academy through your
Trust Central account.
Go to the Course Catalog and search for The Big 5.
If you do not yet have a Trust Central account, please have your agency administrator follow the instructions
located here. If you have any questions regarding Trust Academy, please review the
Trust Academy User Guide.
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Early Childhood Lesson Plan Contest for Teachers and Students *
Calling all teachers, college and high school students of Early Childhood Education! Create a literacy focused lesson plan for ages 0-5. Select one subject from this list: (1) Storytelling (2) Out & About in the Community (3) Food & Meals (4) Music & Movement (5) Indoor & Outdoor. The contest is part of the Miami-Dade Grade Level Reading Campaign.
Include the following components: objective, age range, activities, procedures & materials, ELL & SPED accommodations, 5 senses, technology resource, virtual meeting tip, adaptations for younger or older children.
All plans must be submitted by April 30 to Danielle Barreras at
danielle@thechildrenstrust.org. Winners will receive a school readiness toolkit, an opportunity to have lesson plan published and an invitation to participate in the Miami-Dade Grade Level Ready Campaign.
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Screening of
No Small Matter, a
Documentary of Early Childhood Education *
Calling all business, agency, nonprofit, for profit and community leaders. For every $1 invested in quality early childhood education, there is a $7 to $17 return on investment. One high school dropout can cost society $390,000-$580,000 over their lifetime. Ensuring quality early childhood experiences will make the biggest impact on our community's future. Join us for a 45 minute screening of
No Small Matter, a film that will open your eyes to the impact of quality early childhood programming.
The screening will be on April 30, 12-1 p.m., via Zoom: Meeting ID 969 9519 1813. Password: 344030.
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The Children's Trust Guidance for Trust-Funded Providers *
As a result of Miami-Dade County Public Schools announcing school closures for the rest of the school year due to the coronavirus pandemic, The Children’s Trust’s guidance for Trust-funded providers until May 31 is as follows:
- If you choose to provide services for your program participants, following CDC and local health department guidelines, and maintaining DCF ratios, The Children’s Trust will reimburse you for those services.
- If you are not able to provide services, The Children’s Trust has committed to reimbursing providers for expenses you would have incurred during this time.
- With regard to contractual obligations, please rest assured that The Children’s Trust will work with providers once we assess the full impact of the Coronavirus pandemic.
- Invoicing procedures will continue. Direct deposit payments will not be affected. Check payments will be mailed out rather than made available for pick-up. If your payment address has changed recently, please inform your program manager as soon as possible.
Please advise your program manager if you will be providing services or of any changes in your schedule as soon as possible.
The Children’s Trust will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as needed.
We appreciate your efforts to ensure the safety and health of our children and families during this critical time.
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Early April Webinars Available Online
For those who missed The Children's Trust's sponsored webinars on the CARES Act and our virtual town hall meeting earlier this month, you can see recordings of both sessions online.
For the CARES Act webinar held on April 8:
For Provider Meeting on April 10:
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StayHome.Miami Launches to Provide Fun & Activities for Miami-Dade Families
The Children's Trust has launched
StayHome.Miami, a new website that serves as a central repository for resources to parents and the community at large during the COVID-19 crisis. This resource is full of valuable information to help families cope with the challenges they are facing right now. More importantly, it give parents and caregivers useful tips and activities to help them and their children navigate the disruptions to daily lives. StayHome.Miami will help families enjoy their time together while staying safe at home. Resources and activities include read-aloud e-books, free downloadable coloring books, and many other fun and interactive options. If you have any resources, activities, or ideas to contribute to the website, please reach out to us and let us know.
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Submit Audits Electronically
The Children’s Trust now requires that all audit confirmation requests be submitted via email. These requests can be submitted to
audit.confirmations@thechildrenstrust.org. We ask that any requests that were submitted via the mail in the last 2 weeks be resubmitted to the email address listed above. We appreciate your flexibility and hope you are staying safe during this time.
For audit extensions, please email
audits@thechildrenstrust.org We will be closely monitoring any future dates that could also be possibly affected by the pandemic.
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COVID-19 Invoicing Guide
This COVID-19 pandemic has affected service and program delivery. The Children's Trust has messaged that we will cover costs that providers would have incurred during this period. The COVID-19 Invoicing Guide below will provide invoicing guidance during the coronavirus pandemic.
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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 Offering YAS and YEN Providers Online After-School Activities
School is back in session… online. Children, families, teachers and providers are stepping up to the challenge of online learning. This is new to everyone! Project RISE and Reading Explorers are here to help! For those youth development providers who may want to offer online homework help, literacy help, socialization, etc., they can assist with planning and supporting the first steps to offering online after-school activities.
Online Coaching/Trainings Opportunities
If your program is open 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 them know what you need. Project RISE is available to help!
To take any of Project RISE's online trainings, please log into Trust Academy through your Trust Central account.
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Advocacy Network on Disabilities *
Due to COVID-19 concerns, until further notice, all face-to-face trainings are cancelled. The following online trainings remain available. Please register by logging into
Trust Academy.
Inclusion: Virtual Peer Learning Groups
Join other youth development directors, supervisors, and site managers to share successes and challenges for including children with disabilities - as we are all brainstorming how to best serve children remotely. The goal is to provide an opportunity to exchange knowledge and learn from one another.
Attend any or all of these sessions. The content depends entirely on participants’ interests. The Zoom meeting link is provided when you register through Collabornation. Be sure to copy and paste the Zoom link when you register.
Thursday, April 23, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. via Zoom
Tuesday, April 28, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. via Zoom
Wednesday, April 29, 2 p.m.-3:30 p.m. via Zoom
New! Now Available Virtually: Navigating Community Resources *
Want to learn about the tools necessary for directing families to helpful resources? Want to help them navigate systems of care? This training will introduce you to commonly needed resources for children and youth with disabilities and their families. The target audience includes Service Partnership Care Coordinators, Parent Educators, and Youth Development program staff.
Thursday, Apr 30, 10 a.m. –12 p.m. via Zoom
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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Earth Day-Themed Our Community Cares Webinar *
Wednesday is Earth Day! In normal times, the planet would celebrate this milestone a little differently. But if the past few months have shown anything, it's how deeply interconnected life on the planet really is. It's more important than ever to take time to reflect on Earth Day and the work that remains to build a healthier, more sustainable planet.
Miami-Dade County Commissioner Daniella Levine Cava is hosting a special Earth Day-themed Our Community Cares conversation on Wednesday at 4 p.m. to discuss lessons learned from the pandemic. Panelists include Joe Goffman, Executive Director of the Harvard University Environmental & Energy Law Program, Caroline Lewis, Founding Director of the Cleo Institute, and more. There will also be a live musical guest!
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Stay in Momentum with
FREE
Fitness Classes on Thursdays *
The Center for Social Change (C4SC) is partnering up with Venture Cafe to bring virtual wellness classes to their Virtual Thursday Events. C4SC is sponsoring the Wellness Power Hour at 5 pm every Thursday. Classes will range from yoga to fitness, nutrition, meditation and much more!
Check-in is available on Thursdays only. Once you check-in, Venture Cafe will send you the Zoom link to join. Here's where you can check-in on Thursdays:
www.venturecafemiami.org/vcmvirtual
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FREE
Mental Health Online Support Groups *
National Association of Mental Illness (NAMI) Miami-Dade Support Groups are now available online and by phone. The groups are available in English and Spanish for either individuals with mental health conditions or for their family members/caregivers. Bilingual parents/caregivers of youth free support groups have been added on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings. NAMI Basics is now available for parents/caregivers of children under the age of 21 with a mental health condition.
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Virtual Volunteer Tutors Needed *
Study Buddies of Miami is currently seeking more high school volunteers to add to its current team! SBM is a nonprofit organization that provides free online tutoring and babysitting to families in need across Miami-Dade. Tutors are available for students from Pre-K - 12th Grade through Zoom.
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade "Virtual Club"
Are your kids starting to get cabin fever from being home all day? Well, Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade are offering "Virtual Club" to all youth ages 5-17. While Boys & Girls Clubs physical locations remain closed due to COVID-19, the Clubs are allowing youth to participate in fun activities virtually through Zoom. Activities include story time, STEM, arts & crafts, physical fitness, yoga, homework assistance, mentoring, social-emotional learning, "virtual get-togethers " and more.
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Museum at Home
While Miami Children’s Museum is closed to the public, it remains dedicated to serving the community and fulfilling its mission. The Museum recognizes how stressful this time is for families and has launched “Museum at Home,” an online effort to create exciting and helpful virtual programs available on their website
www.miamichildrensmuseum.org and through their social media platforms.
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Become a Foster Parent
Hundreds of kids and teens in Miami Dade and Monroe county 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."
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Essential Accounting or Successful Nonprofits
Get a crash course in nonprofit accounting for Quickbooks online for people who want to do good without financial stress. The course will help you imagine what running your nonprofit would feel like if all of your bookkeeping troubles were suddenly handled and you and your staff were equipped with the right knowledge, tools, and support to keep your organization’s back-office in working order all the time. The events is Thursday, April 30, from 10 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Cost of the event is $40 ,with early bird tickets for $30 through April 16.
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Webinars for Providers During Coronavirus Pandemic
The challenges facing providers during the coronavirus pandemic are varied and often hard to identify. That's why it's always good to listen to experts who can help you navigate your way through these times. For 88 years, Candid, formerly Foundation Center and GuideStar, has helped individuals and organizations "change the world by giving people the information they needed to do good." At times like these, that help is needed more than ever. Check out the following webinar offered by Candid and its partners:
Successfully Navigate Your Next Leadership Transition
Thursday, April 23, 2–3:30 p.m.
Leadership transitions can bring on special organizational challenges. If you’re a nonprofit executive leader or board member currently in the midst of a leadership transition or about to take one on, join us to learn pro tips and best practices to help you improve staff morale, alleviate board fatigue, and maintain funder relationships during the process.
Price: $49
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The Children's Trust Seeks a Research and Evaluation Analyst
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.
This exempt position works under general supervision from the director of research and evaluation. Work performance is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of work results achieved.
To be considered for the above position, please submit your resume to:
careers@thechildrenstrust.org. Type “Research Analyst” in the subject line.
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Nonprofit Accountant
Be Strong International, Inc. is seeking a full-time accountant who will be
responsible for grants management and reporting, reconciliations, payroll,
accounts receivable and payable. Must possess excellent computer skills in
Microsoft Office, QuickBooks and Excel. Minimum of a bachelor’s degree
required and at least 5 years of experience in nonprofit accounting. Required
to pass level II background screening.
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Do you have an announcement you'd like included in the
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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