Thomas Jefferson made the critical importance of voting to democracy clear when he said, "We do not have government by the majority. We have government by the majority who participate.” Take those words to heart and vote, and encourage others to vote! There is still time for early voting and, of course, you can get out on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3.

The Children's Trust is here to support the most basic of democratic principles with its Civic Engagement page that contains helpful information on the Nov. 3 election and its Civics for Kids page, which offers resources for kids to make sense of the upcoming election.

The Children’s Trust Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) application is open to high school students that are residents of Miami-Dade County. YAC is a youth development program focused on leadership, service and advocacy. The YAC provides experience with the legislative process, opportunities to speak with local officials, new friendships, and a chance to develop community service projects.

For more information or to apply click here.

The Children's Trust is sponsoring SPARK (Sports, Play, and Active Recreation for Kids) training that will be provided virtually:

These trainings are for contracted Youth Development K-5 providers using SPARK curriculum for fitness. Please limit registrations to two staff per agency per training.

Go to Trust Academy to register!

UM Team COACH is here to support parenting programs. The team offers support in different programmatic areas, including increasing recruitment, making new partnerships, and improving fidelity and data quality.

To request coaching, complete the survey here. Starting this contract year, coaching is documented on the Trust Academy transcripts of staff members who receive it, making it easier to show what your staff has accomplished.

Register, get Zoom access info, or take a course, by signing into your Trust Academy account.

November 17, 10 a.m.-noon: An Administrator’s Overview of the Americans 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.

Always available online: Discovering Inclusion and Successful Inclusion of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Part 1

Looking for coaching, technical assistance or other help with inclusion? Contact your Inclusion Specialist. Not sure who it is? E-mail hgood@advocacynetwork.org.

Looking for a way to improve the quality of your program's services to benefit the children of Miami-Dade County? Project RISE's expert coaches are just a few clicks away. Just visit here and fill out the form to let us know what you need, and a coach will get in touch with you within 24 hours to schedule a meeting.

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 visit www.citrusfcn.com, The Miami Heart Gallery or call 1.855.786.KIDS (5437) or Ben Morales at 305.608.9640.

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's Trust Academy for full descriptions, meeting info and registration information.

Car Passenger Safety: Tuesday, November 3, 1-3 p.m. *

Home Safety Training & Education: Thursday, November 5, 1-2:15 p.m. *

Car Passenger Safety: Tuesday, November 17, 1-3 p.m. *

Home Safety Training & Education: Thursday, November 19, 1-2:15 p.m. *

Trust-funded programs and initiatives throughout the community have been doing inspiring, life-changing and heroic work to provide for the children and families of Miami-Dade during the coronavirus pandemic. Please continue the good work and make sure to share their stories social media while tagging us. Also, don't forget to email your stories and latest triumphs here!

FREE Weekly The Parent Academy Webinars from M-DCPS *

The Parent Academy is committed to providing quality workshops to parents/caregivers on relevant topics. The one-hour live webinars happen on Tuesday (English), Wednesday (Kreyol), Thursday (Spanish) at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m.

To register visit ParentAcademyMiami.com. Once registered, confirmation and reminder emails will be sent to participants with the Zoom links and directions on how to join. For additional information or assistance, contact 305.271.8257 or email TPA1@dadeschools.net.

FREE Webinar: Navigating Political Tension During the Post-Election Fallout *

Whether we want to accept it as organization leaders, world issues are increasingly becoming work issues. With the widespread use of social media, proliferation of fake news, and disconnection we’re experiencing due to Covid-19, people around the world are more divided than ever, and your employees are no exception. Learn how to manage those issues in the workplace and at your organization during a free webinar held on Friday, October 30 from 3 to 4 p.m.

Register at politicalinclusion.eventbrite.com.

The three-day training will focus on understanding the philosophy of nurturing parenting, assessing high risk parenting beliefs and environments, creating competency- based parenting lessons and programs tailored to meet the individual parenting needs of families, and implementing programs at the primary, secondary and tertiary levels of prevention. The training program will take place from December 7-9 on Zoom.

Cost of the training is $300. For more information or to register contact Ana Romero at ana@romerolcsw.com or 305.450.8445.

The YWCA South Florida in partnership with Politisit USA is offering free child care for voters at 2 of our sites: Carol Center in downtown near Government Center and YWCA Intergenerational Center in Miami Gardens. Child care is available Wednesday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and weekends 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. during early voting and voting day. Eligibility is 0-5 years old and no income restrictions.

For more information contact mlaos@ywcasouthflorida.org or call 305.377.9922.

Are you a parent? Help improve children's programs by taking a short 5-minute survey about parents' views on bilingualism. All parent populations can complete this survey. Your help will be used to ensure FIU continues to meet the needs of children.

Please click on the following link below to participate:

Family Resource Center and Commissioner Eileen Higgins are hosting a Halloween distribution called "Trick or Treat Drive-Boo." The event will be from 4-6 p.m. on October 31. Families will be able to drive by each booth to get goodies, whether it will be candies, coupons, etc. The event will take place at 120 SW 14 Avenue and is open to the community and families. All booths will be socially distanced from one another and those distributing goodies will be wearing masks and gloves.

Did you know that single adults can become a foster parents? Camelot Community Care is looking for adults in Miami-Dade that are looking for an opportunity to be a support to children in need and have a positive impact on their future. At Camelot Community Care, foster parents are super heroes with powers to change a lifetime.

For more information call 954.958.0988 or write Miami@CamelotCommunityCare.org.

Achieve Miami & Bride to Hope is hosting a food distribution event on November 7 at Miami Northwestern! Registration is fast and free- we hope to see you there! Sign up at http://bit.ly/distribsignup or email achieve@achievemiami.org for details.

The Institute for Child and Family Health (ICFH) provides mental health services including Individual/family therapy and psychiatry for children and adolescents in Miami-Dade County. The institute accepts most Medicaid HMO’s and has funding for children of low-income families who do not have insurance. ICFH also provides individual/family therapy and psychiatry services for adults who have Medicaid.

For more information call 305.274.3172.

This position coordinates the delivery of comprehensive mental health services to children and families according to the Head Start/Early Head Start Performance Standards and any other regulatory bodies. Incumbent in this position demonstrates sensitivity to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics. A Master’s degree and licensure as Mental Health Counselor, Mental Health Family Therapist, or Clinical Social Worker is required. A minimum of one year of clinical experience working with young children and their families is also required. Knowledge of Head Start Performance standards is preferred, as is a bilingual or trilingual candidate (English, Spanish, and or Creole).

For more information contact chhernandez@ccadm.org.

This position coordinates the delivery of comprehensive disability services to children and family according to the Head Start/Early Head Start Performance Standards and any other regulatory bodies. Incumbent in this position demonstrates sensitivity to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics. A Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education, Counseling, Psychology, Social Sciences or related field is required. A minimum of one year of working with young children and their families is necessary and knowledge of Head Start Performance standards is preferred. Bilingual or trilingual candidates will be preferred (English, Spanish, and or Creole).

For more information contact chhernandez@ccadm.org.

The Greater Miami Youth Symphony is looking for a Data Manager and Administrative Assistant whose primary role will be to assist the organization with day to day data entry, tracking and assessments required by The Children’s Trust and other various funders. Additionally, this individual will be asked to assist with other administrative tasks as needed by the staff including weekend class management, answering phones, making copies and other duties as assigned.

For more information email jmunch-dittmar@gmys.org.

The Advocacy Network on Disabilities is looking for a candidate to provide education and support to parents and children in their home maintaining

fidelity to the Nurturing Parent Program model and other evidence based practices selected for service provision. Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree in social work, psychology or related field. A minimum of 2 years of experience post-degree is required, as is experience with client population. Knowledge of local community is strongly preferred. Excellent communication and organizational skills are also sought.

For more information or to send resume write hr@advocacynetwork.org.

Be Strong International is hiring for the following positions:

If interested, please email your resume to celida@bestrongintl.org and log in to our website at www.bestrongintl.org/careers to get an application.

The Village Learning Center, LLC is looking for an office assistant to help Director. Must have DCF 45 hrs., FCCPC is a plus, understanding on how a childcare runs, fingerprints and have previous experience with kids.

For more information write villagelearning@att.net.

Cornerstone Kids Preschool in Cutler Bay is looking for a lead teacher for 2-year-old class. DCF basic beginning 45-hour course required, FCCPC preferred, part-time position, start immediately.

Call school office, 305.235.6654 for information and application.

Forward resume by email to erivero@dadeschools.net.

Interested apply through our website www.unitedwaymiami.org.

For complete job listing, descriptions, requirements and to apply, visit CAREERBUILDER and CAREERROOKIE and/or e-mail resume and cover letter to Employment@icfhinc.org.