October 25, 2023

Champions for Children Award Nominations Now Open *

The Children's Trust is looking for Champions for Children nominees for next year's award ceremony to be held on April 11, 2024. Nominations for the David Lawrence Jr. Award, Excellence in Direct Service Award and the Excellence in Youth Leadership Award can be submitted via our Champions for Children page by clicking below. Nominations will be accepted until November 13. Visit the page for more information on each of the awards and criteria for nominees.

Communications Request for Proposals (RFPs) to Open in Early November *

The Children's Trust will soon be looking for applicants to submit Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for the following communications services: Advertising/Creative services, General Market Media Buying, African American and/or Haitian Creole Media Buying and Community Outreach, Public Relations Services, and Event Planning for the Champions for Children Awards Ceremony. The RFPs will be released in early November and those interested can visit the page below for details as they become available.

Upcoming UM Team COACH Trainings *

Attention parenting providers! Do you have skills you want to learn, questions you want answered, problems you want solved, or communities you want to build? Well then check out the UM Team Coach supports that we offer!

Live (Virtual) Trainings: 

1. Finding Stress Management Strategies that Work for You, Wednesday, December 13; noon to 1 p.m.

In this training you will learn and practice several stress reduction strategies to calm your body and mind. These techniques may also be used with parents and families that you work with. Click here to sign up or log in to Trust Academy!

2. Building the Road to Family Engagement: Practical Tools for Parenting Program Providers, Friday, December 1; 1-2 p.m.

In this training you will be able to identify at least three tools and strategies to improve caregiver engagement and retention in your program. Click here to sign up or log in to Trust Academy!

Communities of Practice: Join a community where Parenting Providers support one another, share best practices and deepen their knowledge. CoPs are held monthly (the first week of the month) and are currently being offered virtually. 

1. Parent and Provider Stressors & Barriers: This CoP is held on the first Wednesday of each month. The next CoP will be held on Wednesday, November 1 from 11 a.m. to noon. In this CoP, we will be identifying key stressors and barriers you and your families may currently be facing, as well as identifying and practicing strategies to solve these barriers. Topics will vary. Click here to sign up or log in to Trust Academy!
2. Recruitment, Outreach & Creating Support Networks: This CoP is held on the first Thursday of each month. The next CoP will be held on Thursday, November 2, from 10-11 a.m. In this CoP, we will work collaboratively to create networks of outreach and referrals across parenting providers in the community and discuss program recruitment strategies. You will have the opportunity to get to know other community providers, share information, and support one another. Click here to sign up or log in to Trust Academy!
3. NEW! Starting From Scratch Series Community of Practice: Are you a parenting program provider? Are you confused about something as you start the new contract cycle? This CoP is for you! Come with your questions, and work with a community of fellow parenting program providers to find answers as we all navigate this transition to a new Parenting Program Contract cycle. This CoP will be held on Tuesday, December 5, from 11 a.m. to noon. Click here to sign up or log in to Trust Academy!

Online Courses: These training courses can be accessed through Trust Academy and completed on your own schedule. The following are just a few of the courses we offer:

1. Promoting Father Involvement in Parenting Programs
2. A Practical Guide to Enhancing Your Program’s Recruitment Efforts
3. Helping Caregivers Overcome Anxiety in Parenting Programs
4. Helping Caregivers Overcome Depression in Parenting Programs
5. Caregiver Mental Health Series: Addressing Trauma in Parenting Programs

Coaching and Consultation: UM Team COACH also provides coaching and consultation that is individualized to your needs, and at the pace and day/time that works for you and your team. Through coaching, providers can receive one-on-one support from members of our team across a broad range of topics such as recruitment, engagement, data, etc. If you are interested in coaching or consultation, please click here to complete our coaching request form.

Support for ALL Providers

Online Courses: These training courses can be accessed through Trust Academy and completed on your own schedule.

1. Identifying your Strengths and Boosting your Wellbeing
2. Defining Your Problems and Enhancing Your Perspective-Taking Skills
3. Your Guided Path to Generating, Evaluating, Implementing and Troubleshooting Solutions
4. Developing Your Guided Path to Wellness: Thoughts, Feelings, and Behavior

New Course from Advocacy Network on Disabilities

The Advocacy Network on Disabilities is pleased to announce that its newest course, Getting to Know Me: K-5th Grade, is now LIVE in Trust Academy. This course will help you gain knowledge of the use and value of the Getting to Know Me form by identifying and addressing any strengths and interests, as well as addressing needs or challenges related to a child’s participation in your program. Sign up in Trust Central.

Click on the Trust Academy Link. Select Trust Academy. Go to the Course Catalog and search by categories. Click on Including Children with Disabilities and look for the Getting to Know Me: K-5th Grade course.

Upcoming Virtual Training Opportunities from Project RISE

Ask-Listen-Encourage

October 27, 1-3 p.m.

Show the children and youth in your programs that you are interested in what they have to say. In this interactive workshop, youth development staff will learn how to ask effective questions, listen actively to youth, and offer encouragement beyond basic praise. Take an implementation plan back to your program.

Differentiated Literacy Instruction *

November 15, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

In this training, teachers learn how to use reading assessment data from the ORF and Maze assessments to identify struggling readers and to develop reading intervention plans unique to each student. Certified teachers will also learn how to create a plan of action to differentiate reading instruction.

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

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:

What is a Doula? Black Maternal Health and Wellness Community Workshop *

Expecting, new, and experienced mothers are particularly invited to this session that is devoted to learning about doula care and meeting a bilingual team (English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole) of doulas in Miami who are prepared to provide support for pregnancy, birthing, and new parenthood. Join them on Saturday, November 4, at the Miami Workers Center (720 NW 55th Street, Miami, FL 33127) from 1-3 p.m.. Please visit link below to RSVP.

Family Engagement and Post Secondary Preparedness Grant for South Dade Youth Serving Programs

The United Way Miami Community Impact Team is searching for a new Impact Grantee program that serves youth in South Dade neighborhoods focused on family engagement and post-secondary preparedness. This is open to 501c(3) agencies that may have or not have had a relationship with United Way in the past. The grant is $30,000 for two (2) years and six (6) months, totaling $90,000. The grant funding cycle will go from January 2024 through July 2026. Call 305.646.7094 or email below for more information:

Grants Available for Local Projects in Line with Microsoft Justice Reform Initiative

The Urban Institute and the Microsoft Justice Reform Initiative are requesting proposals for the next round of the Catalyst Grant Program, due November 17. Check out the grant application website to learn more about the program and how to apply.

The grant program is seeking proposals for local projects that advance the focus areas of the Microsoft Justice Reform Initiative, which include supporting policies, programs, and practices that prevent unnecessary system involvement and decrease racial and ethnic disparities in policing and prosecution. Each grantee will receive funds to cover project implementation; assistance on data, policy, and community engagement from Urban Institute; access to Microsoft technology and related support; and peer learning opportunities. 

Lead organizations must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits (universities and government agencies can be partners but not leads). Learn about grantees from earlier cohorts on the Urban Institute website at urbn.is/catalyst.

Cutler Bay Mini-Grants Available Through Community Fund

The Town of Cutler Bay established the Community Fund to improve the quality of life of the Town’s residents. The Community Fund supports only nonprofit organizations that help, assist and serve the citizens and/or community of the Town of Cutler Bay. Grant awards: $500 - $2,500. Priority areas: education, environment, culture, social services, and other philanthropic activities Grant Cycle Deadline December 15. Click below for more information and to apply:

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:

• Amore Del Bueno (One Love) October 26

Register below:

Available Positions at The Children's Trust

Solutions Specialist - $55,968.20 - $97,944.35 Annual

The Solutions Specialist executes solutions design in response to business priorities and vetted requirements. This position conducts unit testing and validates use cases to ensure solution aligns with requirements. This position maintains and implements routine solutions under the guidance of senior TDS team members. Some key skills for this position include Data Modeling, Business Intelligence, Data Analytics, SQL, Data Visualization, PowerBI, Unit Testing, Data Integration, Project Management and Critical Thinking. 

Research & Evaluation Analyst (Early Childhood and/or Family Support Services) - $55,968 - $58,468 Annual

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.

University of Miami Seeks a Senior Program Coordinator *

The University of Miami seeks a Senior Program Coordinator for a parenting workshop program to help with data management, data reporting, monthly invoicing, team leadership, and parenting workshop facilitation in the community. Experience with finances and human services preferred. Hours include occasional weekends.

Available Positions at Miami Music Project *

Director of Development *

The Director of Development (DoD) has overall responsibility for achieving the organization’s fundraising goals, maintaining and deepening Miami Music Project’s authentic relationships and reputation in ways that reflect and are aligned with our organizational values. As an integral member of the Leadership Team, the DoD will help maintain overall organizational health and effectiveness.

Senior Manager of Program Operations *

The Senior Manager of Program Operations ensures organizational effectiveness of the programming department. As an exceptional team builder and leader, the Senior Manager of Program Operations directly supervises the team of Site Managers and oversees the site support staff. We are looking for an experienced manager who will ensure the effective operational and logistical functions of all programming activities. 

Grants & Development Manager *

The Grant & Development Manager will function as a capacity builder for the development team through grant seeking, writing, and reporting, management of the donor database and timely donor acknowledgments, helping prepare compelling reports for funders, and providing general support to the development department.

Learn more below:

Employment Opportunities at Jewish Community Services of South Florida *

Jewish Community Services is hiring for several positions: Licensed Clinicians, Health Educator, Case Manager and many more. For further details and to apply please follow the link below:

Available Therapist Positions at University of Miami PCIT

UM-Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) is hiring 4 immediate full-time openings to provide free PCIT services. The organization offers competitive salaries and benefits plans. The program delivers services to approximately 350 families per year across six community locations and via telehealth. It provides training in PCIT and CALM service delivery. Thanks for considering joining PCIT305! Apply below:

Miami Lighthouse for the Blind Looking for Director of Florida Heiken Children Vision Program

If you love the reward of making a lasting difference in the community and searching for a stable, long-term career with amazing benefits, Miami Lighthouse for the Blind wants to hear from you! This position carries the major responsibilities of directing the strategy and day-to-day operations of the Florida Heiken Children’s Vision Program. Please visit website below for more information about this fantastic opportunity.

After-School Youth Facilitator Position Available with Federation of Families

The Miami Gardens/Miami Lakes area position description: Facilitate multimedia/digital media activities with youth, support management of 60 middle school students, support development, planning, and implementation of 7-week summer camp (30 hrs week), assist in conducting pre/post-tests, and coordinate snack/after-school lunch. For more information please contact Chavon Ellington, PYD Site Coordinator, at 786.261.9203 or email below:

Available Positions at Breakthrough Miami

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.

Development Director

The Development Director will support the advancement functions of the organization, including building, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding a portfolio of donors for annual and multi-year gifts. The Director will focus on growing corporate giving. Responsibilities will include direct fundraising, fundraising activities coordination, stewardship and advancement-related administrative support in order to strengthen our work with donors and partners, thereby advancing mission, programs and impact. 

The successful candidate will be authentically committed to mission, and be a strategic, flexible, and positive thinker responsible for direct fundraising.

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.

For more detailed information on any of the jobs listed for Breakthrough Miami, please visit the Breakthrough Miami Careers page.  

How to Apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to the attention of Nicole Gray, Business Manager at careers@breakthroughmiami.org.

Available Positions at Miami-Dade County Public Schools

Clerical Position

Full-time position to provide varied secretarial, accounting and organizational work. Provide services for administrators and schools that is necessary for the operation of organization. Employee should be organized, self-directed, display independent initiative and judgement as it relates to job assignments. Qualifications: High School Diploma.

Academic Interventionist

Professional needed who can assist students with their academic assignments and support them with completion of homework assignments. Interventionist will support students at risk of falling behind in their academic studies. Academic interventionist may assess instructional materials and technology and analyze student needs to address academic challenges. Academic interventionist will work with team to assist students in hospital setting who require instructional support.

School Psychologist

Immediate part-time and full-time openings for school psychologists, with increased hourly rate for summer employment. Applicants must have experience working with children and possess either a current certificate in school psychology from the Florida Department of Education or be licensed as a psychologist through the Florida Department of Health. Candidates should send a cover letter, résumé and copy of their state certificate or license to link below.