November 13, 2024

Champions for Children Award Nominations Now Open!

The Children's Trust is now looking for Champions for Children nominees for next year's award ceremony to be held on April 30, 2025. Nominations for the David Lawrence Jr. Award, Excellence in Direct Service Award and the Excellence in Youth Leadership Award are now being accepted via our Champions for Children page. Visit the page for more information on dates soon and on each of the awards and criteria for nominees.

Leadership Academy 2025: Last Call for Application!

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:

The Children's Trust's Releases School-Based Health RFP

The Children’s Trust, in collaboration with the Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) and the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County (DOH - Miami-Dade), will continue to fund a comprehensive school-based health initiative that increases access to health and wellness services for children and families. The approach involves nursing and mental health professional services and community referrals that promote a healthy school environment intended to identify, prevent and/or remedy student health problems. In addition, telehealth services will be integrated to provide remote access to medical consultations and mental health support, ensuring that students receive care regardless of location.

This is a competitive request for proposals (RFP) solicitation open to current school health providers and other community health providers qualified to perform school-based health services.

School-Based Health Timeline

 Pre-Application Deadline - Tentatively November 26

 Application Deadline - Tentatively December 17

For more information, visit The Trust's Grant's page by clicking below:

Join SkillBuild's Peer Learning Community

Elevate your skills, expand your knowledge, and connect with fellow youth development professionals in SkillBuild’s Peer Learning Community. Sessions will be held on Zoom.

Fall Series Dates:

• November 21
• December 5
• December 19

Time: 11 a.m.- noon.

Space is limited—don’t miss out!

Establishing a Strong Teacher/ Leader Presence

Develop compassionate authority, build trust and cultivate energetic confidence to inspire youth. Don’t miss this chance to elevate your presence as a youth leader. The session will take place Tuesday, November 19; 11 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Register below:

Register below:

Empower Your Programs with Student Voice *

Join SkillBuild, powered by Breakthrough Miami, for an inspiring session on integrating student voice into program design to create more engaging and inclusive educational experiences. In this training you will learn strategies for collecting and analyzing student feedback to shape impactful programs. The training takes place Tuesday, December 3, 11 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Register below:

SEW-REDI Catalog Now Available *

The YWCA is excited to introduce the SEW-REDI Catalog, your guide to our range of trainings designed to enhance Social Emotional Wellness and promote Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (REDI). From foundational workshops to executive-level courses, this catalog offers resources to support you and your organization in creating a more inclusive, emotionally healthy environment. Explore the pathways and find the training that best suits your journey toward making a lasting impact in our community.

YWCA SEW-REDI Survival Kits *

In addition to its trainings, the YWCA would like to extend a free offer to you and all of your staff to receive SEW-REDI survival kits. These survival kits are meant to honor the work you’re doing with children and families while reminding you to take a moment for yourselves. The kits come with yoga mats, refreshing eye masks, tumblers, notebooks and more. Please click the link to request your programs kits. They will deliver these kits to your sites.

Supervisor: Social and Emotional Wellness in the Workplace *

Elevate your leadership game! This YWCA training equips executives, leaders, and supervisors with savvy tips to boost Social-Emotional Wellness (SEW) in your organization. Dive into values, workplace policies, culture, communication, and structural changes. With workplaces in constant flux, flexibility is key. We're here to inject your toolkit with practical ideas, guiding you to champion the social-emotional wellness of your colleagues. Let's transform your leadership approach and create a thriving work environment together! This session takes place Nov. 14 at 10 a.m. via Zoom. Register below:

Staff: Social and Emotional Wellness in the Workplace *

Fuel your leadership evolution! This training is to amplify strengths, identify growth areas, and nurture others for organizational wellness. In the dynamic workplace, be flexible in "leading up and out." Unveil practical strategies for the next step in your evolution, championing social and emotional wellness. Thrive together! This training takes place Nov. 19 at 10 a.m. via Zoom. Register below:

Injury Prevention Training *

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; Tuesday, November 19; 10-11:30 a.m.

Home Safety Training & Education; Tuesday, November 26; 10-11:30 a.m.

Car Passenger Safety; Thursday, November 14; 2-3:30 p.m.

Car Passenger Safety; Friday, November 15; 10 -11:30 a.m.

Car Passenger Safety; Thursday, November 21; 2-3:30 p.m.

Car Passenger Safety; Monday, November 25; 2-3:30 p.m.

Suicide Prevention; Friday, November 22; 10 a.m.-noon.

Advocacy Network on Disabilities Training *

Navigating Community Resources - Unsure what’s available or where to find help for children with disabilities and their families? Join us for an introduction to the most helpful resources, and learn how to assist families navigate these systems of care

Thursday, November 14, from 10-11:30 a.m. Zoom.

Register below:

New Fostering Growth Mindset Training for Youth Development Providers *

Did you know that when children have a growth mindset, they are more likely to do well in school and can more effectively handle setbacks and challenges? Do you know if YOU have a growth mindset?

Fostering a growth mindset enhances the supportive environment your program staff seeks to create. In Project RISE's new Fostering Growth Mindset training, you will learn about growth mindset characteristics and benefits as well as strategies that will help foster a growth mindset culture within your youth development community.

If you are interested in this training for your youth development program, please email Project RISE at projectrise@nova.edu.

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!

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:

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)

Florida Film Institute After-School Cinema Program

This week, we're featuring Florida Film Institute Inc. (FFI) and its after-school Cinema Program. The after-school Cinema Program provides a creative and educational outlet for students using state-of-the-art filmmaking apps and high-end technical/digital platforms, helping guide students to expand their creative vision and artistic endeavors. Through hands-on instruction and coaching from film and broadcasting professionals, students learn about the film industry/careers, script writing, pre-production, editing, directing, and acting. FFI offers their students perks, including after-school snacks each day, movie tickets to local theaters for good attendance, and community service hours. For more information on FFI and the other programs they offer, visit www.flfilminstitute.org/programs.

Walmart Spark Good Local Grants Available *

Each year, Walmart U.S. stores, Sam’s Clubs and Distribution Centers award local cash grants ranging from $250 to $5000. These local grants are designed to address the unique needs of the communities where they operate. Before applying for a Spark Good Local Grant, organizations must have a Spark Good account on Walmart.com/nonprofits and be verified by Walmart’s third-party verification partner, Deed. To check if your organization has completed verification, log into your Spark Good account on Walmart.com/nonprofits, where you will see your organization status. 

Spark Good Local Grants are awarded through an open application process to eligible organizations operating locally and directly benefiting the service area of the facility from when they are requesting funding. Grant amounts range from a minimum of $250 to a maximum of $5,000. The deadline for the current grant application window is Dec. 31.

Classics for Kids Foundation Grants *

If your school or non-profit organization believes in the role of fine instruments in your program, and can show evidence of need and commitment to raising matching funds, you are a strong candidate for the Classics for Kids matching grant program. Applications accepted quarterly. Deadlines: December 31. For more information visit classicsforkids.org/apply-for-a-grant/. To apply, click below:

Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries 2024 Grants Now Open *

The Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries provides funds to our Nation’s neediest schools so that they can extend, update, and diversify the book and print collections in their libraries with the goal of encouraging students to develop a love of reading and learning. A certified librarian or other paid professional must be assigned as responsible for the collection, care, and use of the materials housed in the school library. Public school applicants must be Title 1 eligible. Neighborhood schools, charter schools, magnet schools, etc. are all welcome to apply if Title 1 eligible. Private and parochial schools are also welcome to apply if at least 50% of their student population qualify for financial aid. Your school must have a library or designated space on campus where books are accessible to all students to check out. Principal must digitally sign principal agreement in the application. All financial documentation must be completed for your application to be complete – this includes the school/district W-9 and a voided blank check OR a bank letter.

Per the grant guidelines of the Laura Bush Foundation, the grant is to be used to purchase school library books, e-books, and magazine requests as outlined in your grant application. Use of the funds for shelving or furniture of any kind, equipment (i.e.: computers, electronic readers, Kindles, etc.), staffing, software, videos, guides, tests or exams, classroom book sets, or similar items, is prohibited. Deadline for application is December 6. Apply below:

National Endowment for the Arts Big Read Grants

The National Endowment for the Arts Big Read is a program that awards grants ranging from $5,000 to $20,000 to organizations. These grants support community reading programs designed around a single NEA Big Read book. The NEA Big Read broadens understanding of ourselves and our neighbors through the power of a shared reading experience. The goal of this program is to inspire meaningful conversations, celebrate local creativity, elevate a wide variety of voices and perspectives and build stronger connections in each community.  

In addition to funding for purchasing the books themselves, each grant recipient is provided with resources to help them succeed. That includes outreach materials to gather people from all walks of life and training on how to work with local partners, how to develop public relations strategies, and how to lead meaningful book discussions.

Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs Community Grants Program 

The purpose of this program is to support publicly accessible community-based cultural (dance, theater, music, visual arts) programs, as well as projects and events, such as fairs, parades, neighborhood festivals and publications that have a strong artistic and cultural engagement component. Eligibility is limited to organizations that are legally incorporated in the State of Florida as a not-for-profit corporation, with designated tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code, or a unit of local government; and have its registration status with the Florida Division of Corporations active and in good standing. Award Ceiling: $15,000. Deadline is December 5.

National Partnership for Student Success Community Collaboration Challenge *

The purpose of this program is to create, scale, or pilot evidence-based NPSS aligned student supports—tutors, mentors, student success coaches, wraparound/integrated student support coordinators, and/or post-secondary transition coaches—in communities across the country. Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations, school districts, city or state agencies, and higher education institutions. Award Ceiling: $10,000. Deadline is November 15.

Miami-Dade County Community Needs Survey 

Attention Miami-Dade County residents! Now’s your chance to shape our county. Take a Miami-Dade County Community Needs Survey and help guide federal funding for community initiatives across our county—available until Friday, December 6.

Visit miamidade.gov/shapeourcounty and scroll down until you see the "Take the Survey" button, or click below. Your input is vital for our future!

Make your voice count and help shape Miami-Dade County!

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

Program Manager

The position manages the full life cycle of assigned funded program(s) and services located throughout Miami-Dade County. This person requires occasional non-traditional work hours (weekends and evenings) and reliable transportation. This professional position will support the Programs Management Team in implementing strategies that foster collaboration among internal and external stakeholders to ensure services are delivered in accordance with The Children’s Trust standards and latest evidence-based practices. S/he is responsible for utilizing change management, knowledge, skills, and behaviors to promote continuous quality improvement throughout the assigned contracts and projects. This person will be assigned a caseload of contracts and may serve as initiative/project lead. The attached exhibits include additional responsibilities for the Program Manager leading our Metrics and PPD efforts.

Available Position at Richmond Perrine Optimist Club *

Positions available for full-time parenting specialist to facilitate Nurturing Parenting curriculum and a part-time child care aide position two days a week for four hours a day. Please send resume or call for more information.

Available Position at Family Central *

Family Central has several job opportunties available, including:

• Family Consultant
• Nurturing Coach
• Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant
• And more

Family Central offers competitive salaries and a generous benefits plan. For more info and to apply go to: 

Available Positions at Miami-Dade County Public Schools ESE Department *

Hourly Clerical Position *

Part-time position in downtown office 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 judgment as it relates to job assignments. Qualifications: High school diploma. Email below for more information:

Interventionist Position *

Provide and facilitate individualized or small group instruction to for various academic subjects, utilize various strategies and tutoring techniques to address the academic needs of the student, monitor student progress, review class assignments or instruction to ensure student mastery and comprehension, prepare lessons for sessions as it relates to the student's needs and goals; implement intervention strategies, collaborate with teachers, school support staff to improve academic performance. Interventionist support required 5 hours per day for school located in Miami Beach. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree. Email below for more information.:

Preschool Teacher Needed at L'Atelier School *

Preschool teacher a 1-year-old class and Prek3 class. L’Atelier School, a pioneer in creative education for over 30 years, is seeking a passionate and innovative teacher to join a dedicated team. The school's identity as an institution revolves around creativity and innovation, and it believes in cultivating a unique educational experience that fosters a vibrant community of learners.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field. Valid teaching certification or license appropriate for the subject area. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. A passion for education. Previous experience in diverse educational settings is preferred. To apply or for more information, click below:

Available Positions at Breakthrough Miami

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.

Assistant Site Director: Responsible for efficiently and effectively delivering programs and services directly affecting 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. 

Director of High School Programs: 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 the classroom, and navigate school and other community resources to ensure students stay on track for college. 

Site Director: 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 seven 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.

Summer Instructional Coaches: Summer Instructional Coaches (ICs) are experienced and successful professional educators who provide content specific support for BTM Teaching Fellows throughout the summer and engage fully in the BTM community. ICs dictate the level of academic rigor during Breakthrough Miami’s summer program through their interactions with Teaching Fellows. They effectively communicate content specifics to Teaching Fellows, guide Fellows through effective planning and execution, and hold both Fellows and students to the highest standards. ICs are expected to lead department meetings, visit Fellows’ classes at least twice a week, evaluate lesson plans and curriculum overviews, and meet individually with Fellows regarding their on-going work. Since ICs are the only professional teachers on-site, they are accountable for the quality of instruction students receive, and are responsible for supporting BTM Teaching Fellows through their teaching experiences. This position will begin on June 7, 2025 and will end on August 1, 2025.

Summer Site Coordinators: Summer Site Coordinators (SSCs) are critical members of the summer administrative team and help ensure the smooth and safe operations of the Summer Institute at their assigned site. SSCs train, coordinate and oversee volunteers; supervise the summer food service program for Scholars and staff; order and keep an inventory of program supplies; coordinate general office administration; manage the Scholar drop off and pick up process; and assist with the execution of special events. This position will begin on June 7, 2025 and will end on August 1, 2025.

Summer Assistant Site Directors: Summer Assistant Site Directors (SASDs) work collaboratively with full-time directors at their assigned site to ensure a successful Summer Institute; and work closely with Scholars and their families, as well as Teaching Fellows to ensure their needs are met. SASDs assist with the coordination and management of student attendance and reporting; management of student information in the Breakthrough Miami student database; student discipline and conduct; Teaching Fellow training and professional development; implementation of the Teaching Assistant program; preparation of major events, including Visitors Day, Family Night, and other events as scheduled; and program evaluations during the final ten days of programming. This position will begin on June 7, 2025 and will end on August 1, 2025.

To learn more about any of the positions listed above, visit https://breakthroughmiami.org/careers or send a resume to careers@breakthroughmiami.org.

Teaching Fellows: The Breakthrough Miami Teaching Fellow experience is designed for undergraduates and high school students (age 17+). The opportunity is available to applicants with a deep interest in social justice and a passion for working with students. The Teaching Fellows must be committed to personal growth and comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Because they celebrate the diversity of the community, Breakthrough Miami seeks applicants from diverse backgrounds and life experiences. The fellowship begins June 7, 2025 and ends August 1, 2025. To learn more about the Breakthrough Miami Teaching Fellowship, visit https://breakthroughmiami.org/teaching-fellows/.

Available Opportunities at Jewish Community Services of South Florida *

Jewish Community Services is hiring for several positions:

• Licensed Clinicians
• Senior Services Manager
• And many more

For further details and to apply please follow the link below:

Overtown Youth Center is Hiring

Overtown Youth Center (OYC) Miami is recruiting for several positions including: full-time Licensed Mental Health Counselor, part-time Program Coordinator (Honey Shine Program), full-time Program Coordinator (kindergarten, 1st grade, middle school and high school), College and Career Coordinator, full-time Intervention Coordinator, full-time Intake Coordinator/Receptionist, part-time Music Teacher, part-time Art Teacher. To apply visit link below:

Available Position at Advocacy Network on Disabilities

Family Support Coordinator

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: