July 5, 2023

Family Expo is Back! Help Us Spread the Word

The Children’s Trust Family Expo events are approaching July 22, 29 and August 5. Linked below is the Family Expo partner toolkit, which has assets in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole to make it easy for you to share information about the Family Expo. 

UM Team COACH Monthly Communities of Practice Paused in July

UM Team COACH's monthly communities of practice will be paused for the month of July and will resume in August.

However, providers can still take the online courses below:

NEW! Online Course in Trust Academy

Helping Caregivers Overcome Depression in Parenting Programs

Support for All Providers

Online Courses

1. Identifying your Strengths and Boosting your Well-being

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.

Live Virtual Training from Advocacy Network on Disabilities

Wednesday, July 26, 10-11:30 a.m. 

An Administrators Overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Join us via Zoom on the 33rd anniversary of the ADA! Are you an Administrator, site director, or the person responsible for your organization meeting its legal obligations under the ADA? We will review enrollment eligibility, reasonable accommodations, policies and procedures, and more.

To register visit https://collabornation.net/login 

or go to https://trustcentral.org and click on the Trust Academy link.

Leadership Academy 2023-24: Applications Open Through July 12

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 is a professional development program for supervisory-level leaders to move to the next level of personal and professional growth. Applications are open through July 12.

Upcoming Differentiated Literacy Instruction Training 

Differentiated Literacy Instruction Training 

August 9, from 1 p.m.- 3 p.m. Attention Certified Teachers! Learn how to use data from the ORF and Maze assessments to identify struggling readers and to develop reading intervention plans unique to each student. Attendees will also learn how to create a plan of action to differentiate reading instruction.

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:

Community Summit on Recent Community Health Needs Assessment *

Join Jackson Health System, University of Miami Health System, Nicklaus Children's Hospital, and Mount Sinai Medical Center at 8 a.m. July 13, for a Community Summit on the recent Community Health Needs Assessment. Every three years, this process informs nonprofit hospital systems on community health needs and best uses of community resources. This half-day summit brings stakeholders together to learn about the assessment and offer feedback. Register below:

Free Youth Film Festival for Summer Campers *

The Miami 4 Social Change Youth Film Festival is open to all your summer campers (ages 11 and over) and will deliver a two-day cinematic extravaganza on Thursday, July 21, and Friday, July 21. This youth-friendly event promises to engage and entertain audiences with dynamic short films, workshops, red carpet photos, pitch competition, and awards ceremony. Youth attend at no cost. The ticketed event is open to the public. Learn more at link below:

America On Tech Leader Program Accepting Applications *

America On Tech is on a mission to prepare the next generation of technology leaders through its programs that are designed to introduce students to computer science and coding. They are currently accepting applications for our 2023 - 2024 Tech Flex Leaders ($1,000 Stipend) program. 

The Tech Flex Leaders (TFL) Program is a 12-month (September 2023 - August 2024) immersive out-of-school time program for juniors and seniors in Miami-Dade and Broward. In the first semester, students learn how to code through web development, mastering HTML, CSS, and Bootstrap. In the second semester, students will choose a tech track to pursue - advanced web development, UX design, digital marketing, product management or data science. The program concludes with a 6-10 week paid internship experience. Students who successfully complete the program will receive a $1,000 stipend!  

The priority deadline to apply for the 2023 - 2024 Tech Flex Leaders ($1,000 Stipend) program on Sunday, July 9 is quickly approaching, please share this information with your students & network today! 

Submit Nominations for Philanthropic Businesses for Julia Tuttle Awards *

The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce invites individuals to join them in providing nominations for the 2023 Julia Tuttle Awards. This award honors for-profit businesses that serve as role models for the South Florida corporate giving program and outreach policy. The award epitomizes companies whose corporate philosophy and nonprofit sector outreach are best in class. It is presented at the Association of Fundraising Professionals National Philanthropy Day Luncheon.. Please submit your nominations by July 14.

Parent Academy Webinars Get Caregivers Ready for School Year *

Join Miami-Dade County Public Schools (MDCPS) Parent Academy & prepare for the 2023-2024 School Year during FREE Parent Webinars July 11, 12 & 13 in English, Spanish and Creole to help parents get ahead of the upcoming school year. The topics of the webinars are "Transition to High School," "Preparing for the New School Year," and "FAST Assessment Basics." For more information visit ParentAcademyMiami.com or register below:

What Are the Best KidCare Options for Your Summer Campers? *

A healthy student is ultimately a better learner – and with such a strong connection between health and academic performance, it’s important to know which health care options are available for children before they head back to school. Your child may qualify for low-cost health and dental insurance with Florida KidCare and with NO application fee and year-round open enrollment, the time to apply is always now. A family’s information is never shared outside of Florida KidCare. Apply below or call 1.888.540.KIDS (5437).

Change the Life of a Child in Foster Care; Serve on Citizen Review Panel

Florida Foster Care Review, which advances the safety, stability and success of abused and neglected children, youth and young adults by connecting them to essential services, healthy relationships and forever families, seeks caring community members to volunteer one (1) weekday a month for a minimum of one (1) year to serve on its Citizen Review Panel (CRP); volunteers must be at least 25 years old. The CRP conducts reviews over Zoom of active, judge-referred child welfare court cases.

Degrees to Dollars: Turning Education to Equity Virtual Workshop

Join the Women’s Fund virtually via Zoom Webinar on Thursday, July 6, from 9-10 a.m. for an enlightening discussion to address this issue through shared experiences, data analysis, and academic insights. The workshop will explore the systemic factors contributing to this gap and explore strategies for eliminating this disparity. RSVP below:

FREE Virtual Coding Program for High School Participants

Have high school upperclassmen who are interested in coding among your program participants? America On Tech's TECH360 Summer Bootcamp is an intensive, 3-week program for rising 11th & 12th grade students to learn how to code through web design & development. Students will learn industry-aligned technical & professional skills, gaining knowledge of key coding languages & frameworks including HTML, CSS, & Bootstrap. Program stipend: $500. Applications are being accepted for for Cycle 2 (July 25 - August 10), to your participants apply click link below:

Available Positions at The Children's Trust *

Associate Director of Communications - $74,017 Annual *

The Associate Director of Communications is a key leadership team member, reporting to the Director of Communications, and is responsible for developing strategies and overseeing the execution of communications projects to ensure they are completed in a timely fashion and within budget. In this role, the Associate Director of Communications will lead team members in the development, execution, monitoring and completion of projects. This is done within the Communications department’s goals and vision, and strategy.

The Associate Director of Communications, under general guidance from the Director of Communications ensures the internal and external messages, brand and reputation of The Children’s Trust is of high quality, consistent and aligned with the organization’s values and goals. In this role, the incumbent will represent The Children’s Trust in internal and external meetings and events at the request of, or on behalf of, the Director of Communications. The Associate Director of Communications exercises discretionary judgment regarding the operations of the communications team. Work performance is reviewed directly by the Director of Communications through meetings, reports, and observation of results achieved.

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.

Senior Accounting Analyst - $64,363-112,363 Annual *

The Senior Accounting Analyst is responsible for reviewing and critically analyzing financial information and provider documents 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. As directed by the Business Controller, the Senior Accounting Analyst will be engaged in key projects and serve as content/project leads.

Work performance is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of results achieved.

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.

Program Manager - $55,968 Annual

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. Experience working with System-Involved Youth or implementing similar programming is strongly preferred. 

Research Business Analyst (Youth Program Evaluation & Analysis) - $74,017 Annual

The Research Business Analyst, working closely with the Director of Research and Evaluation and the Chief of Research, Evaluation and Strategic Planning, serves as a functional business lead in the team who is responsible for providing guidance that supports Research and Evaluation Analysts to more efficiently navigate technical and business process needs; planning and overseeing departmental and cross-departmental projects to ensure they are completed in a high-quality, timely fashion; and contributing to a culture of exceptional internal and external customer service from the research department. 

Available Positions at Richmond Perrine Optimist Club *

The Parent Support Program at the Richmond Perrine Optimist Club is lookin for the following positions: full-time parenting specialist; full-time data entry clerk/link person; and part-time link person. Interested candidates should send their resumes to the email below:

Available Positions at Gang Alternative *

Gang Alternative is looking for candidates for the following positions: Natural Helper: support families using life experiences as child, parent or caregiver. Success Coach: Intakes, care coordination, case management, etc. Youth Prevention Specialist: in school and community program delivery to youth. Public Policy Manager: oversee the Urban Partnership Strategic Collaborative Miami and Urban Partnership Drug Free Community Coalitions. For a complete listing of open positions with full job descriptions, requirements and to apply, click below and go to "Careers:"

Family Coach Needed at ConnectFamilias, Inc. *

Join a growing team at ConnectFamilias as a Family Coach who work closely with children, youth and families to provide information, conduct screenings, facilitate family groups, workshops and coordinate family activities, & events. Bachelor's Degree in psychology, public health, social work, or a related field or Certified Community Health Worker with at least 2 years experience as CCHW. Bilingual English/ Spanish. For the full job description or to apply click below:

South Florida Program Manager Needed at Yoga 4 Change *

The Program Manager will play a key role in the successful implementation and management of programs within their assigned region. Reporting to the Director of Programs, Program Manager will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of programs, coordinating program activities, managing program staff, and ensuring the delivery of trauma-informed curricula. This position is currently available as a part-time opportunity with the ability to go full time. $25/Hour

Available Positions at Center for Family and Child Enrichment *

Why join the Center for Family and Child Enrichment (CFCE)? Great benefits package, including a zero (0) cost out-of-pocket medical plan, 13 paid holidays and a competitive paid time off package, making an invaluable impact in your community, growth and professional development opportunities available, and Qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. For a list of vacancies, please visit link below:

Job Fair Hosted by Catholic Charities *

Catholic Charities of The Archdiocese of Miami, Inc is hosting a Job Fair! It is nonprofit organization with programs in Early Childhood Education, Temporary Housing Assistance, Emergency Services, and Substance Abuse. This JOB FAIR Event will be held on: Wednesday, July 12, at Holy Redeemer: 1325 NW 71 Street, Miami, Florida 33147 It will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There is a $1,000 sign-on bonus as an incentive for new teaching staff positions.

Available Positions at United Way of Miami

Join the United Way Miami team in the fight for a stronger Miami! The following positions are available: ($1,000 Hiring Bonus for Teaching Positions): Infant Toddler Teacher (various sites), Co-Teacher 12 Month, Lead Teacher 12 Month (multiple positions)