October 2, 2024

Applications Opening for The Trust's Thrive By 5 Early Learning Quality Improvement System *

For our early care and education partners, applications will open on October 7 to become a part of the Children’s Trust Thrive By 5 Early Learning Quality Improvement System (QIS). Through Thrive by 5 QIS, early learning programs and educators will have access to comprehensive opportunities to improve and sustain high-quality early learning programs. To access more information about Thrive By 5 QIS benefits and supports for programs, including A$CEND and Families Forward 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 zip code

3. Serve infants and toddlers 

Applications must be submitted NO LATER than October 18. For detailed instructions on how to apply please find the step-by-step guide here.  

Providers that are currently participating in Thrive By 5 QIS need to reapply!

Access ElevatEd Portal: New Online Learning Platform & Workforce Registry *

ElevatEd is an online learning platform and professional workforce registry dedicated to empowering early learning educators. ElevatEd supports professional growth with a variety of services, including expert-led courses, scholarships, financial awards, and career pathway options. In addition, this new system will house all Thrive by 5 provider-related tools, such as, entering monthly enrollment, viewing tier level, and creating a program staff roster.

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.

New Training on ADA from the Advocacy Network on Disabilities

An Administrator's Overview of the American 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.

Tuesday, October 29, 10 a.m-12 p.m. On Zoom

Register below:

Provider Bulletin Form Now Accessible from "Partner" Pages of New Website

The Children's Trust is thrilled to announce the launch of our new website, designed to provide a richer and more dynamic experience for both parents and partners like you! Our new website will feature two distinct environments: one for parents and one specifically for our partners and prospective partners, offering tailored resources and information to better serve your needs.

The new website is still at www.TheChildrensTrust.org.

To submit items for the Provider Bulletin, click on the "Partner" tab on the top right of the homepage and scroll to the bottom of the page where you will see the "Weekly Provider Bulletin Form" button, or go directly to TheChildrensTrust.org/bulletin.

We are excited to embark on this new chapter with you and appreciate your continued partnership and support!

The Children's Trust Leadership Academy 2025 Application Open

Are you ready to take your leadership skills to the next level? Join Leadership Academy, a 9-month program that includes live subject matter expert-designed sessions and peer groups! The Academy starts on January 14, 2025, and is a professional development program for supervisory-level leaders to move to the next level of personal and professional growth. Submit your application by November 15. Apply below:

Remind Those You Serve to Join The Trust's Youth Advisory Committee

It's officially the Youth Advisory Committee's (YAC) recruitment season in August and September.

What is the YAC?

The YAC is a youth development program available exclusively to Miami-Dade County high school students that allows participants to explore leadership, service and advocacy. The YAC also provides eye-opening community service opportunities. 

What are the benefits of joining the YAC?

9th through 12th grades are given the opportunity to:

• Earn an abundance of community service hours.
• Develop a service-learning project, with funds provided by The Children’s Trust.
• Participate in local field trips to meet local community leaders and experience Miami-Dade communities.
• Participate in a trip to the Capitol in Tallahassee during Florida Children’s Week to meet legislators and experience the political process.
• Gain strong leadership and teamwork qualities that will last a lifetime.

APPLY FOR THE YAC HERE.

QUESTIONS? Contact us at YAC@thechildrenstrust.org.

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 UM Team Coach training 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.

We want to hear from you! 

To ensure we deliver content that is most relevant and beneficial to you, we kindly request your participation in a brief survey. This survey aims to gather your preferences and suggestions regarding future training topics and content types you would like to see from Team Coach.

https://redcap.miami.edu/surveys/?s=3TRHEJ3F4FKHK8TK.

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.

YWCA Website and the Guided Path for Social Emotional Wellness Tool

The YWCA of South Florida, in partnership with The Children's Trust, is excited to launch our SEW-REDI (Social Emotional Wellness-Race, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) website. It features a SEW-REDI training calendar, resources for families and Trust-funded providers to tackle wellness and equity challenges, and the University of Miami's Guided Path for Social Emotional Wellness tool, connecting users to local mental health support and parenting programs. Click below to visit website:

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:

The Children's Trust is proud of the hundreds of organizations, businesses and entities that make up our Provider Network. To that end, we will be periodically highlighting them in a section of our Weekly Provider Bulletin simply named Provider Spotlight. See the impact of the work of your fellow providers and to submit an organization for consideration, nominate them in the Provider Bulletin form, with the following information: Name, Services Provided, With Trust Since, Website/Contact Information, Communities Served, and Number of Sites.

Learn more about The Trust's providers in our special weekly social media posts entitled Trust Tuesday (#TrustTuesday)

The Lucy Project

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month and we are highlighting The Lucy Project and their efforts in helping and advocating for children who struggle to read. Up to 66,800 students in Miami-Dade County likely have dyslexia, but fewer than a third have been diagnosed, which is why The Lucy Project has been committed to making literacy accessible to all children by offering free in-school programs and affordable out-of-school remediation with highly trained educators. Each child the organization serves receives the same level of high-quality support regardless of financial circumstances. For more information about The Lucy Project, visit www.lucyproject.org/.

Free Microsoft 365 Training for Nonprofits!

Learn how your nonprofit organization can leverage the power of Microsoft 365 to streamline your operations, collaborate more effectively, and enhance your impact. Don't miss this opportunity to take your nonprofit to the next level FREE technology training. Spots are limited so secure your spot by clicking below:

FREE Youth Mental Health First Aid Training

Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) training course aimed to increase understanding of mental health by educating individuals about the onset of mental health problems & addictions as well as helping recognize the early signs of mental health problems amongst the youth. This free training will be held on Thursday, Oct. 3, at Center for Social Change- 2103 Coral Way, Miami, FL, 33145 from 9 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. Please email below for registration details.

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.

Available Positions at The Children's Trust

Communications & Community Engagement Coordinator - $61,565.02 Annual

The Communications and Community Engagement (CE) Coordinator is responsible for assisting the Director of Communications with the general administration of communications projects, vendor agreements and purchase orders. Work performed by the Communications & Community Engagement Coordinator includes but is not limited to researching and obtaining bids for services or purchased goods, monitoring agreements and their terms of services, scopes of work and quality of final product, goods or service to ensure high level output. The incumbent has latitude to make informed decisions and recommendations regarding vendor and/or materials selection; and prepares reports for the department and executive management.

Accountant- $61,565.02 Annual

The Accountant is responsible for reviewing and critically analyzing financial information and provider/vendor documents and with an emphasis on maintaining quality internal control standards. This includes, but is not limited to, preparing, maintaining reviewing, and analyzing accounting records in accordance with The Children’s Trust (The Trust) accounting policies and procedures, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), regulations promulgated by the Governmental Accounting Standards (GASB) and Government Auditing Standards.

Available Positions at GreenLight Fund Miami *

Coordinator *

GreenLight Fund Miami seeks an independent and highly organized Coordinator with a passion for serving children and families in Miami. This position will report to the Executive Director of GreenLight Fund Miami, and work collaboratively across a growing local team as well as the GreenLight Fund national network of sites. The ideal candidate values equity and opportunity for all, continuous process improvement, attention to detail and working on complex issues across functions. A minimum of 1 to 4 years of related experience is expected. The salary for the position is $55,000.

Program Manager *

GreenLight Miami Fund seeks an independent, highly organized, and community-focused Program Manager with a passion for equity and serving children and families in Miami. This position will report to the Executive Director of GreenLight Fund Miami, and work collaboratively with a local team as well as a national network of sites. The ideal candidate can research and organize multiple forms of data, work across diverse groups of stakeholders, communicate clearly, lead with integrity, and highly values opportunity for all.

Available Positions at Advocacy Network on Disabilities

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) Therapist

Advocacy Network on Disabilities is seeking a compassionate and skilled Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) Therapist to join its clinical team. The ideal candidate will have specialized training and experience in providing trauma-focused therapy to children, adolescents, and their families. The TF-CBT Therapist will be responsible for delivering evidence-based therapeutic interventions to clients who have experienced trauma, helping them to process their experiences, develop coping strategies, and improve their overall mental health.

Training and Experience Requirements: Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or related field. Licensed or license eligible as a Mental Health Professional in the state of Florida.

Minimum of 2 years-experience working with children, adolescents and families, with a focus on trauma. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish or Creole. Salary: $63,000. AND offers 100% employer-paid medical benefits, 12 paid holidays, and generous PTO.

Family Support Coordinator - SALARY UPDATE! *

Are you looking for a great place to work and make a difference? The Family Support Coordinator is responsible for the provision of advocacy, support and linkage services to individuals with developmental and other disabilities, their families and care givers as well as professionals and others seeking assistance. Utilizes strength-based strategies to build families’ protective factors.

Training and Experience Requirements: Bachelors in social work or related field. Minimum of 2 years-experience working with families who have children with disabilities and knowledge of local community strongly preferred. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Bilingual English-Creole preferred. Salary Range: $50,000 - $52,000. AND offers 100% employer-paid medical benefits, 12 paid holidays, and generous PTO. Mail resume to email below:

Available Positions at Belafonte TACOLCY Center

Do you have a passion for working with children? Belafonte TACOLCY Center is seeking part-time Student Success Advocates to monitor the progress of each student assigned to them through regular contact and collaboration with the student, their legal guardian, school staff, and all other stakeholders. The Student Success Advocate will develop individualized action plans to help students achieve academic, social and personal success. Email resumes to link below:

Positions Available at Community Health of South Florida Inc.

Community Health of South Florida has Bachelor Level positions and positions for Registered Interns in Mental Health Counseling and Social Work. Licensed Mental Health and Licensed Social Worker positions also available. Please send resumes to cmaraoz@chisouthfl.org or apply online below:

Employment Opportunities at Jewish Community Services of South Florida

Jewish Community Services is hiring for several positions: Helpline Counselors, Case Managers and many more. For further details and to apply please follow the link below: