SPARK Training *

The Children's Trust is sponsoring a SPARK curriculum training for YAS providers on Friday, September 14, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the South Dade YMCA Family Center, 9355 SW 134th Street, Miami, FL 33176. If your agency implements SPARK for its fitness programming, the staff member who delivers your SPARK curriculum should attend. Registration required; reserve your spot via our community calendar. Additional questions may be directed to Yurena Driggs at [email protected].

Notice of Budget Hearing - TRIM *

The Children's Trust has tentatively adopted a budget for 2018-2019; a public hearing to make a final decision on the budget and taxes will be held on Monday, September 17, 5:01 p.m., at the United Way Ansin Building, Ryder Room, 3250 SW 3rd Avenue, Miami, FL 33129.

Don't Miss the All Children Together Inclusion Kick-Off! *

The Advocacy Network on Disabilities announces its first annual All Children Together Inclusion Kick-Off, where Trust-funded providers can start the school year acquiring the skills needed to offer high-quality inclusive programming. Participants will meet inclusion specialists, take part in trainings, begin completing Inclusion Readiness Tool goals, learn about new Children's Trust policies and more. Providers newly funded by The Children’s Trust in particular - especially administrators, directors and supervisors - are strongly encouraged to attend; programs and administrative staff required to attend Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) training are HIGHLY encouraged to attend. Taking place on Saturday, September 29, 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at the Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, 601 SW 8th Avenue, Miami, FL 33130. Click here to register.

Project Rise: Upcoming Trainings *

Many more courses available online; preregistration required for all trainings (online and live); click here to register or set up an account (for new participants).

Help Shape & Protect High-Quality After-School & Summer Programs

The Florida Afterschool Network (FAN) is interested in learning more about after-school and summer learning programs in order to provide decision-makers with information that will broaden their understanding of them. The information collected will be used to collectively advocate for policies, practices and additional funding that supports high-quality programming. In order to do this, FAN is asking that after-school and summer learning providers complete the survey found at this link. If you maintain multiple sites, please answer for the collective of those sites as best as possible. When asked for site listings, dropping in a Word doc or PDF that already exists is completely fine.

This survey is tremendously important as it will help determine areas in need of programming and shape that discussion statewide. It is a true data collection effort to gather information from as many programs as possible and as an incentive to get folks involved, participants will be entered in a drawing for a registration to the Afterschool Conference in October as well as an American Express gift card.

If you or staff have any questions, please contact Brian Hickey from the Florida Afterschool Network at [email protected].

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. Trainings for September are listed below; visit The Children's Trust community calendar for full descriptions and registration information. Unless otherwise noted, all trainings take place at the University of Miami Mailman Center, located at 1601 NW 12th Avenue, Miami, FL 33136.   

Trust Providers: The Contract Management Success Series is About to Begin!

On Wednesday, September 12, The Children's Trust will launch the 2018-2019 program year with a “Contract Management Success Series” at MDC Wolfson Campus. The meeting will kick off the new monthly series, which has been created to assist our funded providers with their administrative, fiscal and programmatic responsibilities, and to explore practices that ensure effective management of grants and contracts. Please ensure that all essential staff members who are an important part of your program and contract management processes attend; click here to register.

Advocacy Network on Disabilities: Upcoming Trainings

Click here to register.

Keep SNAP Intact! *

SNAP, the country’s most effective anti-hunger program, needs your help. Proposed legislation could slash $20 billion over 10 years from SNAP and revise work requirements in a way that could result in more than 200,000 Floridians losing their food/nutrition assistance benefits. In Miami-Dade County, where SNAP benefits more than 25 percent of households - including those with children, seniors and veterans - the program is vital to our community. But you can help keep SNAP intact by signing on to a call to action by clicking on this link; United Way will automatically send out letters to your U.S. House of Representative and Senators urging them to protect SNAP and the folks who rely on it to survive and thrive.

Grant Writing Certificate - Center for Nonprofit Management *

Miami Dade College Continuing Education and Professional Development announces grant writing certification courses; 3/4 courses required to obtain a certificate. Students will acquire hands-on experience and skills to research funding opportunities, create community partnerships, write letters of commitment and submit grant proposals. Participants will also have the opportunity to apply what they are learning and receive feedback from experts. For more information call 305.237.1019; register at Miami Dade College - North Campus, Room 1125, or online at www.mdc.edu/registration.

National Start with Hello Week is September 24-28

During the week of September 24–28, hundreds of schools and youth organizations across the United States will participate in Sandy Hook Promise’s third annual Start With Hello Week, bringing attention to the growing epidemic of social isolation in our schools and communities, and empowering young people to create a culture of inclusion and connectedness. Register your school or organization to participate and learn more at www.sandyhookpromise.org.

What's the Quality of Life in Your Neighborhood?

The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County is conducting a well-being survey to identify the needs, opinions and views of county residents as they relate to the communities in which they reside. This feedback is vital in helping to identify and address the real health challenges we face; please make your voice heard. The survey is available in multiple languages; click here to participate.

Funding at The Children's Trust

Visit the Grants section of our website to learn about our application process.

Early Learning Career Center Scholarships

The Early Learning Career Center, funded by The Children's Trust, is offering professional development scholarships to early childhood educators in Miami-Dade County to improve knowledge, skills, classroom practices and ultimately the quality of care offered to our children. For more information please send an email request to the center at [email protected] that includes your name, facility name and DCF license number, email, phone number and a detailed description of your requested professional development funding.

Available Positions at The Children's Trust

Submission end date for consideration for the above positions is ongoing. Click here to access complete job description, requirements and application instructions.

Clinical Supervisor *

Family Resource Center of South Florida seeks a clinical supervisor to be responsible for the overall monitoring and supervising of clinical services under the SAMHSA Grant, including grant data collection and performance measurement. Must possess relevant master's degree, LMH/LSW, TF-CBT certification, at least three years related experience and bilingual fluency (English/Spanish). Email résumé to [email protected]; include Clinical Supervisor – Applicant Name in subject line.

Executive Director

The board of directors of the Redlands Christian Migrant Association (RCMA) is looking for its next leader – a leader with a deep passion for what they do; a common desire to succeed and continue serving less privileged communities; ensuring RCMA’s sustainable market position; and seeking ways in which to influence policies affecting children and their families. For complete job description, requirements and application guidelines, visit www.rcma.net.

Marketing Coordinator

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami seeks a marketing coordinator to serve as the primary marketing and communication liaison for internal and external stakeholders. Responsibilities include developing, designing and managing all communications such as marketing collateral materials, graphic design, digital communications and social media; managing website content and updating monthly; assisting with day-to-day activities of marketing communications; and ensuring the timely execution of all communication tasks. Click here for complete job description, requirements and application guidelines.

Available Positions at Bass Museum of Art

For complete job descriptions, requirements and application guidelines, visit www.thebass.org/jobs.

Available Positions at Florida Foster Care Review

For complete job descriptions, requirements and application guidelines, visit www.fostercarereview.org.

Available Positions at Opa-Locka Community Development Corporation

Available Positions at School-Based Health Care Network (SBHS)

School-Based Health Care Network (SBHS) has 160 openings for approved behavioral health network providers in the following counties: Broward, Clay, Duval, Escambia, Lee, Miami-Dade, Osceola and Palm Beach. Visit www.sbhsnetwork.com and scroll down to the "For Providers" links for more information.