UM Team COACH is now offering various Communities of Practice for Parenting Program providers! Join a community where members support one another, share best practices and deepen their knowledge. All of the following CoPs are appropriate for direct service providers and supervisors of parenting programs and are currently being offered virtually.

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. Taking place Thursday, July 29, from 10-11 a.m. via Zoom. Sign up HERE or log into Trust Academy.

Reminder: All other CoPs will start back up again in September. We hope to see you then!

SB 252 by Senator Linda Stewart (D – Orlando) creates the “Child Safety Alarm Act” and requires that after January 1, 2022, all vehicles used by childcare facilities to transport children must be equipped with an approved alarm system that prompts the driver to inspect the vehicle for the presence of children before leaving the area. This change is in response to reported deaths of small children who have been left in vehicles during periods of hot weather. The bill requires the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) to adopt minimum safety standards for reliable alarm systems and maintain a list of alarm manufacturers and alarm systems that are approved to be installed in vehicles.

Also:

DCF Child Care Licensing Requirements & Site Changes If your background check and fingerprints are up for renewal, please ensure to obtain Level 2 screening as outlined in s. 435.04, F.S., is required for all child care personnel and includes a criminal records check (both national and statewide), a sexual predator and sexual offender registry search, and child abuse and neglect history of any state in which an individual resided during the preceding 5 years. All fingerprints must be submitted and processed through the Background Screening Clearinghouse and therefore a LiveScan vendor that is Clearinghouse compatible must be used for submission of fingerprints. Background screenings may be obtained in advance of their expiration date to ensure there is no lapse in coverage.

SB 252 is effective on October 1, 2021.

The final version of SB 252 is below:

The Children’s Trust stands with all the victims of the Surfside building collapse and is committed to helping victims, their families and friends navigate the traumatic aftermath. The Trust has created a Crisis Support page on its website that lists a variety of support agencies that cater to children and families’ mental and emotional wellness. Please visit if you or someone you know needs assistance.

The Children's Trust Family Expo is coming to your neighborhood! This year's event will take place on different days and at different locations. Find the one that is closest to you!

Download our exhibitor guidelines here.

Providers using the Children's Trust Logo on any material must send that material for review and approval to communicationscompliance@thechildrenstrust.org. To download the current Trust logo, visit the Media Kit & Logos page on the Trust website:

DLI is *required* for all certified literacy teachers and is recommended for all staff involved in literacy activities.

YEN providers are required to incorporate youth voices in their programming. Attending this training is a great place to start!

Learn to promote youth engagement in planning, implementing, and evaluating activities & projects.

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.

Home Safety Training & Education Thursday, July 29; 1-2:30 p.m.

Could your camp counselors use some training to help them include students with disabilities?

Count Me In: Discovering Inclusion for Kids - Learn fun, meaningful activities to do with your summer camp students to build their disability awareness and encourage them to appreciate differences.

Structures for Success - Youth both with and without disabilities can behave in challenging ways. Learn the 7 basic needs youth exhibit and take away strategies for meeting these needs through positive, preventive approaches. This training is especially relevant to YEN and YAS Providers.

Contact your Inclusion Specialist or Pat Donovan at pdonovan@advocacynetwork.org to schedule on-site training for 15-20 participants.

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. Live/Virtual (Zoom)

Always available online:

Is your program looking for coaching, technical assistance, or other help with inclusion? Contact your Inclusion Specialist. Not sure who it is? Contact Pat Donovan at pdonovan@advocacynetwork.org.

It is the policy of The Advocacy Network on Disabilities to comply with all of the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. To request materials in an accessible format, sign language interpreters, and/or any accommodation to participate in Advocacy Network on Disabilities trainings, please contact Pat Donovan, 305.204.2644 (cell) or pdonovan@advocacynetwork.org at least one week in advance to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.)

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 on social media while tagging us. Also, don't forget to email your stories and latest triumphs!

The FIU After-School Treatment Program (ATP) at the Center for Children and Families is a school-year program dedicated to positively impacting the lives of children between the ages of 6 and 12 at-risk for behavioral (e.g., Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), academic, interpersonal and organizational difficulties. The program takes place at Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary School. 

The ATP is currently seeking to recruit for counselor roles – those interested can apply below:

This position is responsible for creating, managing and leading an outreach plan to promote and expand NAMI Miami-Dade mental health programs in historically marginalized underserved communities in Miami-Dade County. The position will create, manage and lead an outreach plan for NAMI Miami-Dade programs. The position is an exempt full-time 40 hours/week job; Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent direct experience required. 

Submit cover letter (required) and resume to email below:

Overtown Youth Center is recruiting individuals (18+) to participate in a 6-week workforce development program. Participation is free and will include interactive classes (Tuesdays, 5-7 p.m., In-Person; Thursdays, 5-7 p.m., Zoom; and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., In-Person) focused on customer service skills, understanding the banking industry, and interview preparation. Program benefits include: networking opportunities, resume assistance, and job placement assistance. Graduates will receive a free laptop.

Key Point Academy in Coral Gables is looking for a qualified Preschool Teacher to prepare small children by easing them into organized education. You will teach them important elements that they will encounter soon after they enter school life. A preschool teacher must have a great love and patience for children. Qualifications needed to teach them effectively include knowledge of best practices and preschool educational methods as well as the ability to engage them and earn their trust and attention. 

The Alliance for GLBTQ Youth is seeking a full-time Program Assistant to support and coordinate all programmatic data - data entry and statistical record-keeping, outcomes reporting, quality assurance, respond to inquiries, and perform general clerical duties of The Alliance. The Program Assistant serves as a GLBTQ peer/near peer-to-peer advisor to youth and families and provides linkages to affirming community programs.

St. Alban's Child Enrichment Center has the following positions available:

Girl Power is seeking two qualified Program Instructors to conduct activities and provide services to at-promise middle school girls at Georgia Jones Ayers and Richmond Heights Middle Schools. Reporting directly to the Director of Programs, Program Instructor will ensure that all classroom goals, objectives and outcomes are accomplished with fidelity while providing quality programming to all girls.

The Executive Assistant will perform a variety of complex clerical, administrative and special projects.

Knowledge and understanding of the policies and regulations of nonprofit organizations is also a must. Girl Power, is a Miami-based nonprofit with a twenty-year history of serving at-promise girls and their families/caregivers through trauma-focused evidence-based programs and services.

The Children’s Trust seeks the services of an independent contractor to provide community engagement support, primarily to the youth voice of The Children’s Trust, Youth Advisory Committee. This independent contractor will help to execute purchase, hiring and financial logistics for the YAC service-learning initiatives for the 2021-2022 academic year.

To be considered, proposals for these services must include, but should not be limited to, the following elements:

Please forward all proposals and supplemental materials to Danielle Barreras, Community Engagement Manager, at danielle@thechildrenstrust.org no later than Monday, August 23, 2021, at noon EDT.

The Children’s Trust seeks representative services primarily to the Haitian-American community in Miami-Dade County. The successful vendor will help The Trust expand and enhance the overall capacity of its public policy and community engagement department.

To be considered, proposals for these services must include, but should not be limited to, the following elements:

Please forward all proposals and supplemental materials to Natalia Zea, Director of Public Policy and Community Engagement, at natalia@thechildrenstrust.org no later than Friday, August 13, 2021, at noon EDT.

The part-time helpline counselor provides telephone information, referrals, crisis counseling as well as suicide intervention to callers upon completion of a thorough assessment and identification of most presenting needs. The candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in Social Work or Human Service field. Equivalent experience and demonstrated skill in social services may be considered. The candidate should also have two years of experience in providing information and referral services. Bilingual candidates preferred.

The Case Manager – Disaster & Trauma Recovery will serve as the point of contact and provide direct case management services to disaster survivors and their families through advocacy, intake and assessment, information and referral, education, crisis intervention services and recovery services.

Bachelors’ degree in Social Work, Mental Health or Marriage and Family, required. Master’s degree, preferred, with a minimum of three years of relevant disaster and trauma-related experience.

Are you a passionate, experienced and committed educational leader? Breakthrough Miami is expanding its village and looking for new changemakers to join the team. Bring your unwavering dedication to youth, positive outlook, leadership, team-building, motivational power, and solution-oriented skills to life at Breakthrough Miami.

Advancing our signature students-teaching-students model, Site Directors at Breakthrough Miami have the invaluable opportunity to lead transformative, proven work to address education inequities. Our Site Directors manage and oversee program and site operations for our school-year and summer programs at one of Breakthrough Miami’s six host school sites, leading the recruitment, management, and development of Scholars, Volunteers, and Teaching Fellows. Site Directors ensure program fidelity, spirit, and culture, advancing Breakthrough Miami’s mission, and goals. Advancing the model of an embedded service-learning partnership, Directors build supportive relationships with students, parents, schools, the community, and other stakeholders to build a rigorous, fun, and supportive learning environment for Scholars, Volunteers, and Teaching Fellows to develop as life-long learners, leaders, and changemakers.

At the nexus of our thriving program and commitment to continuous improvement, the Data & Reporting Analyst builds organizational capacity to inform and improve practice and compliance through data. This role maintains and manages our database, trains and supports team members, leads data analysis, and supports a culture of data-driven decision-making to support and advance program excellence.

To learn more click below or send resume to link.

The Review Specialist (RS) prepares for and facilitates review hearings conducted by the Citizen Review Panel (CRP) program, collects data during the review, and produces the CRP’s findings & recommendations report. The RS also supports the management of volunteers, attends court hearings & relevant child welfare meetings/events. Candidates must have a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field & three years of ‘front-line’ experience in child welfare.

The FSU Young Parents Project seeks a Registered Nurse (BSN) or Nurse Practitioner to be part of a home visiting team that provides clinical intervention and health education to court-involved expectant/parenting teens and their children throughout Miami-Dade County. Flexible schedule-32 hours/week. Reliable transportation; Level 2 background clearance required. Job ID 82998.

The FSU Young Parents Project seeks a Registered Nurse (BSN) or Nurse Practitioner to be part of a home visiting team that provides clinical intervention and health education to court-involved expectant/parenting teens and their children throughout Miami-Dade County. Flexible schedule-32 hours/week. Reliable transportation; Level 2 background clearance required. Job ID 49513. 

The FSU Young Parents Project seeks a master's degree social worker or counselor (LCSW preferred) to be part of a home visiting team that provides trauma-informed, dyadic intervention to court-involved young parents and their children in Miami-Dade County. Flexible schedule, reliable transportation and Level 2 background check required. Send resume or apply below for Job ID 82997.

The Universal Academy Private School is looking for a full-time Early Headstart Teacher. Pay is $12-$13 per hour. Responsibilities include:

Town Center School/Private School in West Kendall is looking for Elementary School Teachers for lower grade levels. Minimum 3 year's experience with school-age children. Candidates must be bilingual English/Spanish. For more details please contact Melissa Muniz at 305.385.9981. Send resume to email below or fax to 305.385.9274.

Lord's Learning Center has three open vacancies to fill. The center is looking for teachers who have a passion to work with young children. Requirements include: 45 hours, National CDA, and must complete a criminal background.

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.

The following positions are available at the Institute for Child and Family Health Inc.:

For complete job listing, descriptions, requirements and to apply, visit CAREERBUILDER and/or e-mail resume and cover letter by clicking below.

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