September 3, 2025

HER Miami Project Asks Women to Share Voices; Participants Get Gift Card *

YWCA South Florida's HER Miami Project, part of The Children's Trust Innovation Grants, is hosting 90-minute discussions—online or in person—to learn about the real challenges women face and how to build stronger support systems. Your insights will shape resources that benefit women, families, and our community. As a thank you, participants will receive a $50 Amazon gift card. Click below to find a discussion near you or on Zoom to sign up:

Virtual Literacy Training for Youth Development Providers from Project RISE

What is a Differentiated Literacy Instruction (DLI) Team?

Every program should have a DLI Team. Watch this 4-minute video to learn who should be on your DLI Team and what materials and courses are needed to get started with DLI. Even if your program has been running DLI for many years, please be sure to watch this video to get updated materials and requirements.

DLI Guidelines and FAQs

Project RISE has also created an updated DLI Guidelines and FAQs that has all the detailed information your program needs to run DLI at your program. You may also download the DLI Guidelines and FAQs from the Trust Academy LMS Resources page.

New ORF and Maze Forms Now Available!

The new ORF and Maze forms are now available on the Resources page in Trust Academy LMS as of the beginning of August. Please download, print, and use these forms only. Forms from before August 2025 are no longer in use and should not be used for testing.

All Rising K through Grade 5 children must complete their literacy outcome assessments within 30 days of first attendance using beginning of the year benchmarks. If you are testing with the ORF, make sure you use the "Fall" form.

If you need additional support with DLI or literacy outcome assessments, please reach out to Project RISE via our Request Assistance Form.

SkillBuild Breakthrough Miami Trainings

Youth Development Fall 2025 Peer Learning Community - Session 1

Ready to grow, connect, and re-energize your work with youth? Join for a four-part Peer Learning Community series kicking off August 28! This dynamic space is designed for youth development professionals who want to sharpen their skills, exchange real-world strategies, and learn from peers doing the work.

Dates: Thursdays – September 4, 11, 18, & 25

Time: 11 a.m. (via Zoom)

Incorporating Student Voice into Program Design

Discover how to amplify student perspectives to create more inclusive, engaging programs! Join SkillBuild, powered by Breakthrough Miami, for a dynamic training session on integrating student voice into program design. Learn strategies for collecting and analyzing feedback, applying insights to decision-making, and evaluating the impact of student-driven initiatives. Enhance your skills and empower students to shape programs that meet their needs and interests. Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your approach to youth development!

Tuesday, September 9, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Zoom

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)

Federation of Families

This week, we’re proud to highlight the Federation of Families, Miami-Dade Chapter Inc., an organization that provides peer support, education, and guidance to families of children and youth with emotional, behavioral, substance use, and mental health needs. The organization collaborates with partners to improve mental health and substance use services in ways that are responsive to our community. Through its Triple P Parenting Program and Positive Youth Development After-School Program, the Federation of Families is empowering children and families across Miami-Dade County with the tools they need to thrive. From building academic and social skills to strengthening family bonds, their programs help youth reach their full potential and grow into confident, engaged members of their communities.

To learn more about the programs they provide and their impactful work, visit fofmiami.org/home

Help Shape Community Spaces in South Florida by Filling Out YWCA Survey *

YWCA South Florida believes that safe, affordable, welcoming spaces are key for organizations and communities to thrive. They are launching a Community Space Survey to better understand the challenges and opportunities around programs, events, and meeting spaces. Your voice will guide solutions and partnerships that truly meet community needs. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey by September 30 and help them build a stronger, more connected South Florida. Click below to take survey:

Kristi House Training in September *

Kristi House invites you to register now for the free upcoming trainings. Please share this offering with any interested parties.

• Wellness & Me: 10 a.m.-noon, September 4
• Project HeadSTRONG: Suicide Prevention: 10 a.m.-noon, September 9, 16, 23, 30
• El Bienestar y Yo (Español): 10 a.m.-noon, September 11
• Byennèt ak Mwen (Creole): 1-3 p.m., September 11
• What Every Adult Needs to Know: 10 a.m.-noon, September 12
• Core Curriculum on Childhood Trauma Training: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., September 16
• Core Curriculum on Childhood Trauma Training: In-person at Kristi House, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., September 26
• Human Trafficking 101: 1–3 p.m., September 30

Register at link below:

Lisa Libraries Offering Books for Organizations with Small Libraries *

Are you affiliated with an organization, in the United States, in a low-income or underserved area that needs a small library, needs to rebuild or add to a library, or serves children who would benefit by being given new books to take home? Or do you know of such an organization?

Please write to The Lisa Libraries (lisalibraries@gmail.com) and include the following:

• information (letter, brochures, news items) about your program
• the number of children served
• age range of children served
• information about the socio-economic status of the community served by the applicant organization (such as eligibility statistics for Title I and Federal School Lunch Programs)
• a breakdown of how the books would be used

Please also include:

• most recent ruling on your U.S. tax exempt 501(c)(3) status
• current annual budget
• a list of current funding sources

A donation of books from The Lisa Libraries is free. They do request that recipient organizations cover the shipping and handling costs, which is based on the destination and quantity of books.

American Association of University Women Community Action Grant *

The purpose of this program is to support nonprofits and educational institutions dedicated to helping girls in grades K–12 build the skills, confidence, and preparation they need to thrive in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Eligibility is limited to U.S. based organizations that are incorporated as a nonprofit with a federally designated tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS) code or be fiscally sponsored by an organization with 501(c)(3) status. Educational institutions such as K-12 schools are also eligible to apply. The deadline to apply is October 31. Apply below:

National Youth Leadership Council (NYLC) Youth as Solutions Grants *

This program is meant to provide grants for guided service-learning programs, where teams of middle and high school youth partner with an adult mentor to identify, understand, and address an issue in their own community. Eligibility is limited to U.S. based public/private schools, 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations, and government entities. Deadline to apply is this Thursday, September 4. Apply at link below:

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 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.

Community Grants Administrator

The Community Grants Administrator is responsible for the general administration of the Community Engagement and Outreach grants program and maintenance of the Community Engagement budget and reporting, in conjunction with the Associate Director of Community Engagement. Work performed by the Community Grants Administrator includes monitoring contracts, agreements, scopes of work, deliverables, purchase orders and preparing reports for the Community Engagement Department, Communications Department and executive management. The incumbent has latitude to make informed decisions and recommendations on the internal and external process of the community grants program. 

Available Opportunity 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:

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:

On-Site Director Needed at Rainbow Intergenerational Learning Center *

Rainbow Intergenerational Learning Center is looking for a bilingual on-site director for their Little Havana location . Must have : FCCPC/CDA National and Director’s Credential . Minimum 2 year experience in VPK, School Readiness and Early Head Start . Must be a team player ! Benefits included .

University of Miami Health System Looking for Registered Nurse

University of Miami Health System is looking for a skilled and compassionate registered nurse to join its Cardiovascular OR team in South Florida. In this on-call role, you’ll deliver high-quality, patient- and family-centered care while guiding and supporting nursing and allied health staff in daily practice. Bring your expertise and make a difference in a collaborative, evidence-based environment.

Interested candidates should apply via the link provided.

Employment Opportunities at Jewish Community Services *

Jewish Community Services is hiring for several positions:

- Helpline Counselors

- Development Specialist

- Financial Analyst *

- And many more

Click below for more information and to apply:

Overtown Youth Center is Hiring Full and Part-Time Positions

The Overtown Youth Center (OYC) Miami has various career opportunities available supporting youth and families in Overtown, Wynwood, Miami Gardens, and North Miami. Positions include: Elementary, Middle School, and High School Program Coordinators; Honey Shine Program Coordinator, Health and Wellness Program Manager; Part-Time Recreation Coach; Art Teacher; Community Builder (Liberty City); and Part-Time Security Officer (Overtown). To apply click below: 

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