FIVE New Grant Opportunities Now Available!

Early Childhood

Program and Professional Development Supports

Visit the Grants section of our website to learn about our application process, and the Grant Opportunities page for detailed information about the above-named solicitations. Application deadline for all five releases is on Monday, May 7, 2018, at 4:59 p.m.

Take 10 with The Trust

Join us tomorrow at noon for 10 with The Trust when we'll talk about the summer youth internship program, and the positive impact it's had on our children and community. 10's quick-hit conversations with other local stakeholders, providers, and children and families who have benefited from our programs - broadcast on Facebook Live every other Thursday - are a great way to discover available services in your area, as well as get inspired by hearing about what's good in the world. Have you got a compelling story to tell? Tell us all about it at [email protected] .

Project Rise: Upcoming Trainings

Project RISE offers online trainings as well, including Effective Behavior Management, Effective Literacy Instruction, Homework Assistance in After-School, and recertification courses for ORF and PACER. Preregistration required for all Project RISE trainings; click here to register.

Promote Your Event for FREE on our Community Calendar

If your organization is having an event, let us know and we'll help you promote it. Events can be for the community at large or specific to other service providers in Miami-Dade County. The only requirement is that they offer no- or low-cost opportunities to attendees; please note that we are unable to include galas and fundraisers at this time. Events can be health fairs, back-to-school events, movie screenings, training and professional development, or similar events. Simply fill out our online Community Outreach and Calendar Form at least two weeks prior to your event to get started!

The Advocacy Network on Disabilities: Upcoming Trainings

Discovering Inclusion training now available online! This training introduces different types of disabilities, benefits of inclusion, People First Language, respectful etiquette and the characteristics of an inclusive program; this training fulfills The Children’s Trust’s Inclusion training requirements.

Registration is required for all trainings; click here to register.

Providers & Partners, Tell Us All About Your Good Work!

From the Herald to the Miami Times to CBS 4, Trust-funded programs and initiatives throughout the community have been featured for the life-changing services they provide to the children and families of Miami-Dade - and you could be next. Click here to tell us about your latest triumphs and you just may turn on the TV or turn a page in the paper to see your face!

Training: Summer Camp Inclusion

The Advocacy Network on Disabilities announces the third annual Summer Inclusion Institute, a support for Trust-funded summer camp program staff; participants will learn new strategies for successfully including children with disabilities in summer camp activities. Presenters include the Florida Alliance for Assistive Services and Technology (FAAST), Center for Autism & Related Disabilities (UM-NSU CARD) and Steven Gould of Positive Behavior Support Strategies. Taking place on Saturday, May 12, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., at Gwen Cherry Park, 7090 NW 22nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33147; click here to register.

Injury Prevention: Upcoming Trainings

All Trust-funded providers are required to participate in childhood injury prevention capacity-building efforts facilitated by the Public Health Trust's Injury Free Coalition for Kids of Miami. Remaining available trainings for April are listed below; visit our community calendar at www.thechildrenstrust.org for full descriptions and registration information. All trainings held at 1601 NW 12th Avenue, Miami, FL 33136, unless otherwise indicated.

Training: Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA)

Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) is an 8-hour course that teaches any adult how to help an adolescent who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. The April 20 course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development and teaches a 5-step action plan on how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Click here to register; contact Tony Martinez at 305.487.3825 for more information.

Training: LGBTQ Student Issues 101

Safe Schools South Florida will present an in-depth look at current policy and trends on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning students, and how to provide safe learning environments for all students, on Saturday, April 28. Includes a panel of LGBTQ students and is open to teachers, counselors, school administrators, mental health professionals, psychologists, social workers, therapists, clergy, youth service providers and community members. CEUs pending in participation with SunServe; M-DCPS master plan points available. Click here for more information and to register.

Volunteers Needed: 2018 All Kids Included Free Family Arts Festival

Help bring the magic of the arts to all children and their families by volunteering at the All Kids Included Free Family Arts Festival! The event provides a remarkable multidisciplinary program that makes the arts accessible to all. Taking place on Saturday, May 5, 8 a.m. - 9 p.m., South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center in Cutler Bay. Community service hours offered for high school and college students; must be 16 to volunteer. Contact Roberta Meyers at 786.573.5301 and [email protected].

Certification: Trauma-Informed Human Trafficking

The Center for Human Rights and Social Justice at Barry University School of Social Work announces a trauma-informed human trafficking certification training. Module 1, Introduction to Human Trafficking and Models of Practice: A Trauma-Informed Perspective, is open to the public and is happening on Thursday and Friday, May 10-11; Module 2, Advanced Trauma-Informed Clinical Practice with Survivors of Human Trafficking, is open to those with an MSW or advanced degree in another related field, only, and is happening on Thursday and Friday, May 17-18. For more information, contact Professor Sambra Zaoui at [email protected].

Training: Nurturing Parenting Facilitator

This three-day training will focus on incorporating the philosophy, skills and strategies of nurturing parenting. Participants will learn how to design home- and group-based parenting programs utilizing the proven lessons of Nurturing Parenting programs. Takes place May 21-23 at Country Club of Miami, 6801 NW 186th Street, Miami, FL 33015; $300. For more information and to register, contact Ana Romero at 954.558.8360 or [email protected].

Training: Understanding & Honoring Gender Diversity

Safe Schools South Florida will present an in-depth look at current literature regarding gender identity and expression, and how to provide legally mandated safe learning environments for all students, on Saturday, June 16. Includes a panel of transgender persons and family members and is open to teachers, counselors, school administrators, mental health professionals, psychologists, social workers, therapists, clergy, youth service providers and community members. CEUs provided in participation with SunServe; M-DCPS master plan points available. Click here for more information and to register.

FREE Summer Meals for Children & Youth - Sign Up TODAY!

Summer BreakSpot, a program that provides free meals to children and youth ages birth-18 years at participating service sites, is underway. We encourage ALL children and youth summer program providers to contact sponsors TODAY to secure participation at each of their program service sites. Be sure to confirm available menus (hot or cold) and delivery times BEFORE making a decision on which sponsor best meets the needs of your participants and program environment. In addition, we strongly urge providers to designate their program service sites as “open sites,” where children and youth ages birth-18 years living in their communities may also participate in the free meals program, even if they do not participate in provider programming. Open sites serve a critical role in minimizing food insecurity in Miami-Dade while schools are closed and are, for some children, a literal lifesaver. The Children’s Trust is also supporting Florida Impact efforts to increase accessibility to summer meals for those children who have no access to open sites, through pediatric clinics and WIC and HUB sites. Contact Sam Hopwood at [email protected] for more information. Parents can call 211 or text FOOD or COMIDA (for Spanish) to 877-877 to find service sites delivering summer meals for children ages birth-18 near their home. Click here for additional Summer BreakSpot resources; current sponsors are listed below:

Request for Proposals: Workforce Services

The South Florida Workforce Investment Board (SFWIB) seeks proposals from qualified organizations interested in and capable of providing workforce services and business services within the guidelines of the SFWIB, the Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) and the United States Department of Labor. The purpose of the RFP is to solicit service providers to operate and deliver these workforce and business services in Miami-Dade and Monroe counties July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2019. Proposals are being sought from public, nonprofit and private organizations that meet the qualifications as stated in the RFP. Click here for more information; submission deadline is Monday, April 9, 2018, 1 p.m. EDT.

Attention Nonprofits: Share Your Change-Making Ideas to Get Funded!

United Way of Miami-Dade announces two new grant opportunities through Inspire305, a new initiative calling on innovators, change-makers and emerging philanthropic leaders who are working on systemic change in our community. Selected finalists will be put to a public online vote and pitch their nonprofit at a culminating Inspire305 event in June. There will be two grants awarded: a $25,000 Grand Innovator award and a $10,000 Trailblazer award. Deadline to apply is Friday, April 13, 2018, 11:59 p.m.; visit inspire305.org for more information and application guidelines.

Visual & Performing Arts

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation announces several funding opportunities for students:

Available Positions at The Children's Trust

Click here to access complete job description, requirements and application instructions.

Camp Counselors *

YMCA of South Florida's youth development team seeks energetic summer camp counselors who enjoy working with children to join its camp team at locations throughout Miami-Dade County. Responsibilities include overall day-to day group programming, behavior management, and the direct supervision and safety of children. Click here for complete job description, responsibilities and to apply.

Executive Director *

Achieve Miami seeks an executive director to lead its strategic plan, build a network of champions and manage the execution of programs, reporting directly to the organization founder. For complete job description, requirements and to apply, visit www.achievemiami.org/executivedirector.

Full Case Manager Supervisor

Family Resource Center seeks a full case manager supervisor (FCMS). Requires high-level knowledge in the child welfare system, including all electronic systems. The FCMS shall be responsible for the proper handling of all clients assigned to his/her unit and be prepared to appear before Circuit Court Judges as needed. Must have a valid driver license and good driving history. The candidate must currently be certified with the Florida Board of Certification as a CWCM, CWP or CWPI and must have at least two years' experience in human services or child welfare programs. Email résumé to [email protected] with the subject line: Full Case Manager Supervisor – Applicant Name.

Functional Family Therapy (FFT) Program Supervisor

The Institute for Child and Family Health seeks a Functional Family Therapist (FFT) to provide clinical supervision and documentation review that ensures services provided are family centered and focused on increasing youth’s ability to successfully cope with life challenges and build resiliency using fidelity to the Functional Family Therapy (FFT) model. Must possess master’s degree from an accredited college or university in social work, marriage and family therapy or mental health counseling; knowledge in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of children/adolescents and families, child development, family functioning, co-occurring disorders, crisis intervention, and child abuse and neglect; minimum three years’ experience working with children and/or adolescents with behavioral health needs; maintain an active Florida license with the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling; and be a Florida approved qualified supervisor or become a qualified supervisor within 30 days of hire. Email résumé to [email protected].

Human Resources Coordinator *

Be Strong International seeks a human resources coordinator to be responsible for human resource management including, but not limited to, hiring, benefits administration, wage structure, statutory compliance and professional development. Must possess bachelor's degree, minimum three years' relevant experience, excellent written and oral communication skills, and ability to successfully pass background screening. Position reports directly to executive director and is part of the management team. Email résumé to [email protected].

Human Resources Generalist - Part-Time

Miami Bridge Youth & Family Services seeks a part-time human resources generalist to be directly responsible for the overall administration, coordination and evaluation of the human resource function; must demonstrate cultural competency and sensitivity to all service populations, employees and stakeholders. Email résumé to [email protected].

Impact Zone Director *

Miami Children's Initiative seeks an impact zone director, a key role in the organization's daily operations. Must possess excellent administrative skills, knowledge of nonprofit management and be well-versed in programming; occasional weekend availability also required. Click here for more information; email cover letter and résumé to [email protected].

Lead Child & Family Specialist *

Advocate Program seeks a full-time lead child and family specialist to provide home-based services to families with exposure to high conflict and/or domestic violence. Must be licensed or license eligible; and possess master's degree in social work, psychology or related field; strong clinical assessment skills; and minimum two years' experience working with children and families. Bilingual (English-Spanish) fluency preferred. Send résumé to [email protected].

Program Specialist *

The FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine seeks a program specialist to join its NeighborhoodHELP team of professionals. For more information and to apply, visit hr.fiu.edu/careers; reference job ID #514279.

Senior Administrative Assistant

United Way of Miami-Dade seeks a senior administrative assistant to provide administrative support to the external affairs team, and provide backup administrative coverage to the marketing and executive divisions. Email résumé to [email protected].

Vice President & Chief Information Officer

Our Kids of Miami-Dade/Monroe seeks a vice president and chief information officer to direct and manage enterprise IT plans, schedules, assets, policies and programs for data processing, network communications, business operations, computer services and management information systems; ensure the privacy and security of user information systems; identify emerging information technologies to be analyzed, assimilated, and integrated within the enterprise; and drive organizational best practices for risk management, technology/analytics project resource allocation and prioritization. For complete job description, qualifications and application guidelines, visit www.ourkids.us.

Available Positions at Jewish Community Services of South Florida *

Available Positions at Miami-Dade County Public Schools - Head Start/Early Head Start Programs

Email résumé to [email protected].

Available Positions at Sundari Foundation/Lotus House *

Email résumé to [email protected].

Available Positions at the Town of Cutler Bay

The Town of Cutler Bay Parks and Recreation Department has several seasonal positions for Summer 2018.

For more information visit www.cutlerbay-fl.gov.