September 20, 2023

Thrive by 5 Early Learning QIS Applications Open Friday; Spots Limited *

Applications will open on Friday, September 22 to become a part of The Children’s Trust Thrive By 5 Early Learning Quality Improvement System (QIS). Through the Thrive by 5 QIS, early learning programs and teachers will have access to comprehensive opportunities to improve and sustain high-quality early learning programs. To access more information on Thrive By 5 QIS, including a description of benefits and supports CLICK HERE.

Licensed childcare programs that meet ALL the following criteria qualify to participate; those meeting some criteria may qualify, depending on available resources:

1. Serve 30 percent or more young children (under age 6) receiving a school readiness subsidy

2. Located in a high-poverty zipcode

3. Serve infants and toddlers 

Applications must be submitted NO LATER than September 29. For detailed instructions on how to apply please find the step-by-step guide here.  

Due to increased funding, we are expanding our current services. This is a LIMITED application process, meaning we will be accepting a limited number of programs. 

Providers that are currently participating in the Thrive By 5 QIS do not need to reapply, your participation will roll over.

For more information about the Thrive By 5 QIS, or if you have any questions, please email The Children’s Trust at ThriveBy5@TheChildrensTrust.org.

To access the application, please go to the Coalition Provider Portal link below and click on the Thrive By 5 QIS logo.

Enhance Your Leadership Skills: Take "Leader as Coach" Online Course

Leaders in community-based organizations often have to switch from the role of a manager to a role of a coach where they provide their employees with support and guidance rather than directions and instructions. This interactive one-hour course outlines the fundamentals of coaching, describes techniques and guides on how to build effective coaching relationships. To take the course log into Trust Academy LMS through your Trust Central account. After you are logged in use link below.

More After-School Choices Initiative Lists 500+ Programs on 211Miami.org

The Children's Trust, Miami-Dade County, Miami-Dade County Public Schools, and Jewish Community Services (JCS) 211 Miami Helpline are proud to announce the More After-School Choices Initiative, a centralized website and phone number to browse over 500 free or low-cost after-school programs. 

Dial 211 or visit www.211miami.org/AfterSchool to find 100s of options for after-school programs in Miami-Dade County.

Upcoming Differentiated Literacy Instruction Support for New Providers *

Differentiated Literacy Instruction (DLI) FAQ Session on October 4 *

Are you a K-5 provider who has questions about the literacy outcome assessments, testing the children in your program, or anything else related to Differentiated Literacy Instruction?

If so, please join Project RISE on Wednesday, October 4 at 1 p.m. for an informal virtual question and answer session to have your concerns addressed and your confidence boosted. 

Please click the link below to register.

Differentiated Literacy Instruction

October 10

1:30- 3:30 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.

In addition, trainers will also address some of the most frequently asked questions that they have received from new providers related to the DLI, ORF and Maze literacy outcome assessments and changes to testing/testing windows. Project RISE staff will also stay online after the training ends to offer additional support.

Strategic Communications Planning Trainings from YWCA South Florida

4-Hour Intensive Workshop for Mid-Level Communicators

Enrich your skills in a four-hour in-person workshop for mid-level nonprofit communicators. Craft strategic PR plans, engage stakeholders effectively, and address unique challenges through interactive exercises and peer discussions. Elevate fundraising, stakeholder relations, and mission advancement with newfound expertise. Register for this event taking place September 27 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. from YWCA South Florida by logging into Trust Academy LMS in Trust Central. 

Executive Roundtable For Senior Communication Leaders

Experience a confidential 1.5-hour executive roundtable for senior communication leaders, providing strategic insights, idea generation and peer learning to tackle organizational challenges. Gain invaluable tools to navigate tough communication scenarios, balance strategic focus with daily demands, and become the unwavering trusted advisor your organization seeks. The event will take place September 28, from 9-10:30 a.m. Register for this event taking place from YWCA South Florida by logging into Trust Academy LMS in Trust Central. 

Upcoming UM Team COACH Trainings

Support for Parenting Program Providers

Communities of Practice

1. Parent and Provider Stressors & Barriers: This CoP is held on the first Wednesday of each month from 10-11 a.m. 
2. Recruitment, Outreach & Creating Support Networks: This CoP is held on the first Thursday of each month from 11 a.m.- noon

Coaching and Consultation

Are you a Parenting Program provider interested in individualized coaching and/or consultation? Click here to fill out our Coaching Request Form or email us at teamcoach@miami.edu.

Support for All Providers

Online Courses

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

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:

Free Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) Training *

Hope for Miami's Project Bridge offers YMHFA training to any adult who interacts with teens (or parents of adolescents). This course aims to increase mental health awareness through education on behavioral health and addictions & helps you recognize the potential early warning signs. Email Hayly Ojeda below to sign up!

The training takes place Friday, October 6, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at Sunlight Community Church of Miami, 4585 W Flagler St, Miami, FL 33134.

Upcoming Question, Persuade, Refer Suicide Awareness Trainings

Learn the basics from a trained Gatekeeper about Question, Persuade, Refer, an evidence-based, suicide prevention intervention developed by Dr. Paul Quinett of the QPR Institute. Just like CPR, QPR is a lifesaving, emergency intervention for someone in crisis. It was developed to teach anyone who takes the training to be able to recognize the warning signs that a person might be considering suicide. QPR is not therapy. QPR teaches the following skills:

Question - How to ask a person if they are considering suicide.

Persuade - How to convince someone to get help.

Refer - How to refer someone to the appropriate resource.

After this presentation, you will be to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and gain knowledge on how and where to find help. Below are Zoom and in person trainings.

• Zoom QPR: Thursday, September 21, 7-8:30 p.m. Register: Bit.ly/NAMIMiamiQPR921
• In Person QPR: Saturday, September 23, 10-11:30 a.m. Location: Coral Isles Church, 90001 Overseas Highway Tavernier, 33070. Register: Bit.ly/NAMIQPR923
• Zoom QPR: Wednesday, September 27, 7-8:30 p.m. Register: Bit.ly/NAMIMiamiQPR927
• In Person QPR: Saturday, September 30, 9:30 a.m.- noon. Location: Islamic Center of Greater Miami 4305 NW 183rd St, Miami Gardens, 33055. Register: Bit.ly/NAMIQPR930

Ocean Reef Community Foundation's Community Grants Now Open

Attention local nonprofits! The 2024 Ocean Reef Community Foundation's (ORCF) Community Grant application deadline is November 1. The foundation is now accepting online applications for projects benefitting Key Largo, Homestead and Florida City residents. See guidelines, explore the online application process and apply for a 2024 grant at link below:

Funding for Organizations That Offer Scholarships & Support Wraparound Services for Underserved Students to Graduate From College

The Frederick A. Deluca Foundation is accepting proposals from organizations that provide scholarships and wraparound support to help underserved students graduate from college. Specifically, the foundation supports programs for populations including homeless, youth aging out of foster care, low-income, individuals with disabilities, etc. The foundation has served approximately 6,000 students through direct tuition and wraparound support for certifications, vocational and bachelor’s degrees. It is interested in investing in programs that help students earn a four-year degree and provide wraparound support for the students as they matriculate through school. The goal of the foundation is to increase the number of students served by 1,000 by the end of 2025. 

The foundation is currently accepting Letters of Inquiry (LOI) from direct service organizations, 

community foundations, schools, or educational organizations in the area of economic mobility, 

specifically scholarships. Application deadline is Friday, October 6.

For more information, see the full request for proposal (RFP) linked below:

Self-Paced Grants Workshop Series from Project Safe Neighborhoods

National grants expert Joan Brody provides assistance with identifying your agency's needs, developing a grant strategy to identify and apply for available grants, and learning how to manage grants after winning an award. This five-part series includes recorded presentations and step-by-step tutorials that can be watched any time and at your own pace. Each workshop focuses on a different but connected aspect of the grant process. Handouts and fillable worksheets designed to increase your grant-seeking knowledge accompany workshops 1-4.

• Grants 101: Understand key components of grants and get started applying for grant funding. Establishing a Grants Writing Working Group.
• Grant Strategy Development: Be proactive and strategic by developing a grant strategy. Grant Idea Sheet Template, Sample Grant Idea Sheet, Grant Strategy Matrix Template, Sample Grant Strategy Matrix.
• Identifying Funding: Learn where and how to locate funding opportunities to match your agency's needs. Resource Sheet.
• Grant Writing: Combine a grant strategy with potential funding to begin drafting a concept paper. Concept Paper Template.
• Grant Implementation: Receive steps and tips for effective public and private award implementation.

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:

• Anxiety Module 3: September 25
• Anxiety Module 4: October 2
• What Every Adult Needs to Know About Child Sexual Abuse: September 19
• Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children: September 21
• Hurricane Trauma: October 17
• Children and Traumatic Stress: October 24
• Amore Del Bueno (One Love) October 26

Register below:

Available Positions at The Children's Trust

Communications Specialist - $48,668 Annual

The Communications Specialist is responsible for assisting the Communications team with digital and traditional media, with a primary focus on social media and website content updates. The Communications Specialist will be the primary developer of social media content as directed by the Associate Director of Communications under the general guidance of the Director of Communications. Under the guidance of the Associate Director of Communications and working closely with the Media Manager, the incumbent will have creative latitude to develop visual, graphic and written content for social media and will assist with web content updates, as needed. The incumbent will also support the Communications team with administrative duties, as assigned

Business Controller - $85,120-148,961 Annual

The Business Controller is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of The Children' Trust. This includes, but is not limited to, the supervision of the work performed by the Accountants, Senior Accounting Analysts, Accounting Operations Manager and Fiscal Data Integrity Analyst of The Children’s Trust in accordance with The Children’s Trust (The Trust) procurement and accounting policies and procedures, Generally Accepted Principles (GAAP), regulations promulgated by the Governmental Accounting Standards (GASB) and Government Auditing Standards. As directed by the Finance Director, the Business Controller will be engaged in key functions such as planning, managing, monitoring and evaluating the fiscal activities and functions of The Trust and its service providing organizations to ensure that daily and long term financial activities and controls are created and maintained to achieve organizational objective and safeguard assets.

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.

Available Positions at City of Hialeah Education & Community Services *

Certified Teachers needed for after-school programs (part-time). Teachers provide instruction and leadership based on selected academic and literary program components. They will ensure that the participants' progress toward education benchmarks as described in the curriculum through basic skills instruction. Assist in or lead homework and literacy activities. They must have current certification, looking specifically for teachers who have Special Education area experience. Starting pay at $29.00 an hour.

Infant Mental Health Specialist Needed at FSU Young Parents Project *

The Young Parents Project Master's level Social Worker/Counselor provides care coordination/ therapeutic intervention for court-involved teen parents and their children. As a part of a home visiting team, this university program offers professional growth with additional training in Infant Mental Health, CPP and reflective supervision. Strong salary, fringe benefits and sign-on-bonus up to 5K considered for qualified applicants. Flexible schedule, reliable transportation required. Look up Job ID 53712 at link below:

Available Positions at Bereakthrough 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.

Site Coordinator

The Site Coordinator is responsible for site logistics and administration. The Coordinator works with the Business Manager on site transportation needs, manages supply inventory, coordinates field trips, distributes general Scholar and family communications, supports data collection and management, coordinates lunch and snack distribution and assists with volunteer management.

The individual in this role is organized, detail-oriented, 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.

Director, BreakthroughU - College Access

The Director, BreakthroughU – College Access oversees all activities that support high school student college-preparedness, including all BreakthroughU site programs. The director will build relationships with students, parents, and key high school and college partners to help students build the life and leadership skills necessary to enroll in competitive colleges and pursue career goals. The Director plays a leadership role in developing program, and research partnerships with the University of Miami, and maintains mechanisms for ongoing engagement of BTM college-based alumni.

For more detailed information on any of the job 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.

Ampact/AmericCorp Looking for a Grants Management Specialist

Ampact is hiring a Grants Management Specialist to work with its national team. The remote position is responsible for managing the grants lifecycle, which includes funding from private foundations, corporate philanthropy and government/public funds. This role executes pre- and post-award grant processes to ensure compliance with organizational and financial policies. Click below for more information and to apply:

Available Positions at Miami Music Project

Director of Development

The Director of Development (DoD) has overall responsibility for achieving the organization's fundraising goals as well as 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.

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.

For more email hiring@miamimusicproject.org or click below:

Community Impact Coordinator Needed by Young Musicians Unite

The Community Impact Coordinator will work in Homestead and will partner with the Music Access Miami Manager to focus on building and completing a strategy to engage with nonprofit organizations, foundations and partners in the South Dade Region, modeling the Miami Gardens Music Alliance. The position will also research, access the needs of and manage community impact projects for "The South Music Music Alliance" under the Music Access Miami umbrella (School Districts 7 and 9). It will also develop strong working relationships with principals and community.

For more information call 786.285.9243 or email below:

Available Positions at Miami-Dade County Public Schools

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.