June 12, 2024

Win More Grants; Make a Bigger Difference *

To win grants, you need the most up-to-date, complete information you can get about grantmakers and the grants they've made. How can you get that? Only from the comprehensive database and powerful search tools of Candid's Foundation Directory Online (FDO). You have free access to the full FDO professional at every Miami-Dade Public Library System branch library through The Children's Trust paid subscription. Visit a library, log in through their Wi-Fi, and start finding those grants.

More Summer Camp Choices for Those You Serve

To help parents and caregivers find the best summer camp options for their kids, The Children’s Trust is once again partnering with Miami-Dade County and Miami-Dade County Public Schools in the More Summer Camp Choices initiative that lists The Trust’s funded summer camps as well as the county and school systems summer camps on the JCS 211 Miami Helpline, available by calling 2-1-1 or visiting 211miami.org/summercamps. Parents can find the summer camp that works best for their children, with the focus and activities that most suits their needs and interests, more easily than ever.

YWCA SEW-REDI Through Trust Academy

Social Emotional Wellness Communities of Practice

Strategic Communications Planning: 90 Minute Virtual Refresher

Tuesday, June 25,, 9:-10:30 a.m.

Join our 90-minute senior leader refresher - a confidential roundtable sparking fresh ideas to tackle challenges. Navigate tough comms, balance priorities, and be the bold, trusted advisor your org craves. Ready to level up? Learn more and register for this Zoom session.   

Pause Circles: Get in the flow

Tuesday, June 25, 2-3:3 p.m.

Pause is an invitation to be in the flow – to be present, awake, accepting and befriending of the many layers and facets of you. The Pause circles invite an inquiry into what it is (for you) to be human, an inquiry through deep listening – to our minds and bodies to identify beliefs, habits, behaviors that both support and inhibit social and emotional wellbeing. This is the first of three Pause Circles, which will be held weekly. Learn more and register here.

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; Thursday, June 13; 10-11:30 a.m.

Home Safety Training & Education; Thursday, June 20; 10-11:30 a.m.

Car Passenger Safety; Monday, June 17; 10 -11:30 a.m.

Suicide Prevention; Monday, June 24; 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Poisoning Safety; Friday, June 14; 10-11:30 a.m.

Upcoming Trainings from Project RISE

New Differentiated Literacy Instruction Course Now Available on the Trust Academy LMS *

Project RISE is pleased to announce the launch of our Differentiated Literacy Instruction (DLI) Basicscourse on the Trust Academy LMS. Certified teachers and those responsible for literacy testing can now, at their convenience, learn all they need to know to get DLI started this summer.

New Summer Program Success Course Now Available on the Trust Academy LMS *

Is the upcoming summer session your first? Or your 100th? Either way, this course will provide best practices and tips to make it the best one yet. Minimize summer learning loss with engaging activities and a safe, supportive and structured learning environment. 

Structure and Clear Limits

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

Ever wonder why some children participate in engaging activities while others put their head down on the table? In this virtual 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. 

Once registered on the Trust Academy LMS, you will receive an email with the Zoom link and additional handouts and information one business day before the training.

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. Starting From Scratch Series Community of Practice *: Calling all parenting providers! As the new contract year begins, we want to be there for you. This new CoP series will include live trainings on hiring staff, recruiting participants, and managing data. We will also be launching a new "Starting from Scratch Q&A" Community of Practice to answer all of your new contract year questions! Stay tuned for more details soon! The CoP will be held on Tuesday June 18, 11 a.m.-noon. Click here to sign up or log in to Trust Academy.

Our Recruitment and Stressors and Barriers CoPs will be taking a summer break during the months of July and August. We look forward to connecting again in September! 

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:

Schedule Youth Mental Health Training for Your Program *

Project Bridge offers Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) to any adult who interacts with the youth in our community. YMHFA is a course that increases mental health awareness through education on behavioral health and addictions & helps participants recognize the potential early warning signs. Let's build a community of trained adults who can help youth receive support before a crisis occurs. If you are interested in training staff at your location, email below or call 786.388.3000 ext. 303.

NOVO Nonprofit Business Awards Now Accepting Applications *

The NOVO Awards are open to not-for-profit organizations and recognize programs and individuals that

have made a difference in the lives of the people they serve, produce outcomes that exemplify innovative excellence and feature best practices of not-for-profit businesses.

Awards are presented in three categories:

• Nonprofit program innovative excellence in an organization with a budget of less than $2 Million
• Nonprofit program innovative excellence in an organization with a budget of more than $2 Million
• Outstanding Board Leader that exemplifies the best in nonprofit board service

Deadline for application submission is July 8. Application must be complete when submitted. Only one entry per organization may be submitted.

Applicants must submit:

• Copy of the organization’s 501 (C)(3) IRS Determination Letter must accompany application
• Optional: one letter of support
• Application and supporting documentation must be emailed to email below by July 8
• Questions? More information? Contact Alicia Thompson at same email.

Free Training by Network for Enhancing Training in Disaster-Affected Youth in August

Free training in Miami presented by the Network for Enhancing Wellness in Disaster-Affected Youth (NEW DAY). Child-Adult Relationship Enhancement (CARE) is a trauma-informed, culturally sensitive set of skills based on several strong evidence-based parenting programs. CARE uses specific skills for general use by all adults who interact or work with children, including those who have experienced trauma. The training takes place August 22-23 at Florida International University Modesto Madique Campus. For more information, click below:

Unlocking Literacy: Miami's Science of Reading Summit

The summit offers a dynamic forum for learning exchange and collaboration. The full-day event will target 250+ professionals in education and individuals passionate about deepening their literacy understanding. Participants will have the unique opportunity to hear from leading speakers from across the nation, pooling a vast array of knowledge, expertise and innovation in literacy education.

WHEN: July 30, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

WHERE: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Miami, Airport & Convention Center

Supporting Infant Mental Health In Early Learning Classrooms Training

Interactive online 20-hour training series covers the essentials of infant mental health and gives providers strategies for supporting strong, positive mental health in an early learning classroom context. Summer training Dates: 8 Friday & 2 Wednesday afternoons, 12-2 pm from June 14-Aug 09 (except July 5). For more information on scholarships contact the Early Learning Career Center at 1.888.352.4453 or email 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.

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:

• Signs - Healthy and Unhealthy Relationships: June 13

Register below:

Available Positions at The Children's Trust

Community Engagement Manager $61,565.02-$107,738.79 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 - $61,565.02 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. 

Senior Administrative Assistant Need at UM Mailman Center *

The Mailman Center for Child Development is seeking a full-time Senior Administrative Assistant to join its team to complete administrative and fiscal tasks, as well as play a vital role in the Communications Team including assisting with the monthly newsletter, social media and website updates. Please apply online below:

America On Tech Seeks Program Manager *

America On Tech (AOT) seeks a passionate Program Manager to join its Miami team! AOT aims to bridge the racial wealth gap by empowering underrepresented students in tech through tuition-free courses, internships and learning programs. Ideal candidates are: passionate about education and student impact, creative, enthusiastic problem solvers, experienced in program management, detail-oriented, data-driven, and strong communicators. Apply below:

Community Outreach Coordinator - Part-Time in South Dade County *

The Children's Bereavement Center (CBC) is hiring a Homestead/FL City-based Community Outreach Coordinator. This part-time (10-15 hours/week) position is responsible for creating awareness about CBC's services and making connections within the community. Candidate must be bilingual (English/Spanish) and will exhibit and attend events, make presentations, and build and nurture relationships within South-Dade County. Read complete role details below:

Mental Health Support Specialist Needed at Miami Children's Museum *

The Mental Health Support Specialist will provide individualized emotional and mental health support to children, families and staff employed and enrolled in Miami Children's Museum school and its after-school programs. For more information, email below:

Job Postings for Breakthrough Miami

Director of High School Programs *

The Director of High School Programs is responsible for planning and implementing programming for Breakthrough Miami’s high school students to ensure they are prepared for academic success in high school, and successfully transition to college. The Director will work closely with students and families as they navigate the high school years, and hold students to high academic and community standards. During the school year, the Director will plan Saturday programming, monitor academic progress, set goals for inside and outside of the classroom, and navigate school and other community resources, to ensure students stay on track for college. Over the summer, the Director will work with the BTU team to plan and execute the six-week Summer Institute for 150+ 9th grade students to build community and support academic readiness, and the transition to high school. 

The individual in this role is self-motivated, creative and an excellent communicator, who is able to develop and maintain key relationships.

Development Coordinator - Events, Engagement & Stewardship

The Development Coordinator will support donor and adult volunteer stewardship, engagement opportunities, and development events. Serving as a connector between donors and the program, the Development Coordinator will collaboratively develop stewardship and engagement plans and support special events management to create meaningful experiences and connections. The Development Coordinator will also support operational needs including refining processes for acknowledgement, gift reporting and pledge collections.

The individual in this role must be able to endorse and communicate the Breakthrough spirit and mission; be a skilled relationship builder, comfortable with donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship; and have excellent writing and strong event planning/coordination skills.

Site Director

The Site Director manages the staff and day-to-day operations of the school year and summer programs at one of Breakthrough Miami’s six host school sites. This position is responsible for ensuring all program operations are aligned with Breakthrough Miami’s vision, mission and goals; and for continuously improving educational enrichment and operational processes.

The individual in this role is able to operate effectively in diverse environments, achieve outcomes in a flexible, fast-paced environment, lead change and inspire others to action, and communicate consistently and effectively.

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 careers@breakthroughmiami.org.

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: