December 3, 2025

Changes Coming to the Provider Bulletin in 2026!

Starting January 2026, the Weekly Provider Bulletin will become a Biweekly Provider Bulletin. We’re making this change to better streamline content, improve readability, and improve efficiency all around. Stay tuned for more details in the coming weeks! 

UM Team COACH Communities of Practice

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 Communities of Practice supports that are offered.

Communities of Practice: Join a community where Parenting Providers support one another, share best practices and deepen their knowledge.

• Recruitment, Outreach & Creating Support Networks: Held the first Thursday of each month to collaborate with fellow parenting providers to build referral networks, share resources, & strengthen community connections. Next CoP will be held on Thursday, December 4, from 10-11a.m.

Project RISE's Structure and Clear Limits Virtual Training in January

January 14, 2026, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

In this training, youth development program staff will learn to recognize and respond to youth needs by creating routines and establishing effective guidelines and consequences that will result in positive youth engagement.

Space is limited, so please register for these events in advance on the Trust Academy LMS. You may also email projectrise@nova.edu to let them know you are interested in attending, and as long as you have an account in the Trust Academy LMS, they can help you register.

YWCA Miami Trainings *

Leading Your Team through Uncertain Times

Navigate workplace challenges with confidence and compassion. Learn essential tools to maintain team morale and emotional well-being. Discover strategies to handle high turnover, workplace trauma, and evolving demands, fostering a resilient and supportive culture. This training is designed for supervisors and executives, providing practical strategies to lead with intention, empathy, and adaptability. The training takes place on December 9, from 11 a.m.-noon. Register below:

Strategic Communications: How To Write a Plan That Helps You Reach, Raise, and Serve More

Master strategic communications in this hands-on workshop. Learn to streamline PR efforts, maximize resources, and engage key audiences. Develop a clear plan to strengthen relationships, boost fundraising, and amplify your mission. Through interactive exercises, you'll tackle real-world challenges, exchange insights with peers, and refine your approach to storytelling and outreach. Training takes place on December 11, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., at 351 NW 5th Street, Miami 33128. Register below:

Peacemakers Trinity Church: The Mindful SEW Mini-Retreat

Immerse yourself in mindfulness practices. Explore Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) through body scans, loving-kindness, and mindful movement. Discover the benefits of mindfulness on attention, emotional regulation, and overall well-being. This mini-retreat offers a comprehensive exploration of mindfulness-based practices and their transformative impact. This training takes place on December 16. Register below:

SkillBuild Breakthrough Miami Trainings

Engaging and Refocusing *

Looking for fresh, effective ways to keep your students focused and involved? This dynamic training is designed for youth development professionals working with middle and high school students. You’ll walk away with actionable tools to spark engagement, manage energy, and respond confidently in real time when attention starts to slip. Whether you're running enrichment activities, group sessions, or leadership programs, this training will help you create a more engaging and responsive learning environment. The training takes place on December 16, from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Zoom. Register below:

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. 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)

Knowledge Builders of Florida

This week, we’re excited to highlight Knowledge Builders of Florida (KBF), an after-school tutoring and technology center that provides high-quality, innovative, impactful, and measurable programming and services that are specifically designed to improve the quality of life of underprivileged children, youth, families, and individuals within our community. KBF's vision is to provide holistic, age-appropriate, innovative and relevant programming in safe, secure, culturally sensitive, and welcoming environments that support and encourage participant growth in all areas of their lives, while enhancing their economic, emotional, mental, physical, and social well-being. KBF believes that by changing an individual, families change; by changing families, communities change; and by changing communities, the world changes. To learn more about KBF and the programs they have to offer, visit www.kb-florida.org. 

Protect Kids from Abuse: December Trainings from Kristi House *

Kristi House’s December trainings are open for registration, all free of charge. Please share with any interested parents, providers, and partners. Register now at link below:

• Project HeadSTRONG: Anxiety; Dec. 9, 16, 23 - from 10 a.m.-noon.
• Road Trip (Healthy and Unhealthy Relationships by One Love); Dec. 4, 11 a.m.-noon.
• Children with Problematic Sexual Behavior; Dec. 11, 11 a.m.-noon.
• Stewards of Children; Dec. 18, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Holiday Edition: Wellness & Me; Dec. 30, 10-11a.m.
• Día Festivo: El Bienestar y Yo (Español); Dec. 30, 11:30 a.m.– 12:30 p.m.

Fundamentals of Child Cognitive Behavior Therapy - Free Training

The Child and Adolescent Mood and Anxiety Treatment (CAMAT) program at the University of Miami is excited to offer a 10-week, 10-hour live virtual training series, called Fundamental of Child CBT: An Introduction to the Unified Protocol for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders in Children and Adolescents (UP-C and UP-A). UP-C and UP-A are evidence-based, Trust-funded Parenting and Family Strengthening protocols. Through a generous grant from the Batchelor Foundation, we are offering FREE registration to South Florida-based mental health providers and student trainees in a related Masters or Doctoral program. Individuals training or practicing outside of the eligible South Florida counties may still register at a fee.

Sessions will be conducted via Zoom every Friday from noon to 1 p.m., beginning January 30 through April 3, 2026. All the details and registration information are available at the link 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 Friday, December 12, at the Center for Social Change- 2103 Coral Way, Miami, FL, 33145, from 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Email link below for registration details:

Last Day to Apply for Community Grants Program’s 3rd Quarter

The Community Grants (CG) Program is responsive on a quarterly basis to nonprofit organizations developing small and large-scale 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 component. The CG panel considers projects with strong community involvement and/or an outreach component. The CG Program is particularly sensitive to the needs of indigenous cultural neighborhood activities and projects encouraging the preservation of heritage, traditions and culture, as well as social service organizations and cultural groups developing collaborative intervention projects using the arts.

Grant deadline approaching! The FY 25-26 Community Grants (CG) Program’s 3rd quarter final grant deadline for all applicants is on Thursday, December 4 at 11:59 p.m. Third quarter projects must take place April 1 - June 30, 2026.

Miami Dolphins Foundation Opens Jason Jenkins Legacy Grant

In honor of Jason Jenkins and his family, the Miami Dolphins Foundation has announced a new grant, the Jason Jenkins Legacy Grant, which will annually award a $50,000 grant to a 501(c)(3) nonprofit driving meaningful, long-term change in underserved communities. This funding opportunity is designed to support initiatives that address inequities, respond directly to community-identified needs, and drive sustainable change while aligning to the Foundation's mission for a healthier, more educated, and united South Florida. Eligible applicants must demonstrate a strong track record of service and a clear plan for how the grant will strengthen and scale their impact. Those who applied during our regular Miami Dolphins Foundation grant cycle are eligible to apply for this new grant.

Applications are now being accepted, with a deadline of December 15. To apply click below:

Available Position at The Children's Trust

Communications Administrative Coordinator

The Communications Administrative Coordinator serves as the primary administrative and operational support to the Communications team, ensuring smooth coordination of budget management, procurement processes, sponsorships, and event logistics for the department. This position is critical in maintaining accurate financial records, managing internal invoicing systems, managing vendors agreements, tracking sponsorship payments, and outreach grants, and overseeing the purchasing of goods and services needed for department initiatives. The role requires exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in support of the department’s objectives. Work performed by the Communications Administrative 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.

Chief Financial Officer and Other Employment Opportunities at JCS

Jewish Community Services is hiring for several positions:

- Helpline Counselors

- Helpline Manager *

- Clinical Officer of Contact Center *

- And many more

Click below for more information and to apply:

Available Opportunities at Easterseals South Florida

Easterseals South Florida is excited to welcome passionate, caring, and driven individuals to join its amazing, life-changing team! They're actively hiring for a variety of rewarding roles across South Florida, including:

• Center Director
• Teacher
• Teacher Assistant



Whether you're launching your career or bringing valuable experience, this is your opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others while growing with a supportive, mission-driven organization. If you’re ready to inspire change, spread hope, and be part of something truly meaningful, they want to hear from you! Apply at link below:

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