December 4, 2024

The Children's Trust Holiday Payments

The Children’s Trust family wishes everyone a safe and happy holiday season and our best wishes for the New Year! Please note that we will operate at a limited capacity from December 26 through January 1. 

With this limited capacity, we want to ensure providers receive timely payments. For this to happen, your invoice must be approved by December 17, requiring submission before the regular due date. Please submit a complete invoice immediately to guarantee a payment before the holiday break. Please take the time to review them carefully so they are without errors. Regular payments will resume the week of January 6, 2025.

December Sports, Play, and Active Recreation for Kids (SPARK) Training

The Children's Trust is sponsoring SPARK (Sports, Play, and Active Recreation for Kids) trainings for the 24-25 year. The training is for contracted Youth Development providers using the SPARK curriculum for fitness. 

Upcoming training:

Saturday, December 7

Location: YMCA South Dade

Address: 9355 SW 134 St, Miami, FL 33176

Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Please register for the training by logging into Trust Central and clicking Trust Academy (LMS), link below:

Last Call for Champions for Children Award Nominations!

The Children's Trust is now looking for Champions for Children nominees for next year's award ceremony to be held on April 30, 2025. Nominations for the David Lawrence Jr. Award, Excellence in Direct Service Award and the Excellence in Youth Leadership Award are being accepted until midnight on Friday via our Champions for Children page. Visit the page for more information on each of the awards and criteria for nominees.

Injury Prevention Trainings *

Injury Prevention Trainings Childhood injury prevention capacity-building efforts facilitated by the Public Health Trust's Injury Free Coalition for Kids of Miami are offered to all Trust-funded providers in person and via Zoom. Visit The Children's Trust's Trust Academy for full descriptions, meeting info and registration information.

Home Safety Training & Education; Tuesday, December 10; 10-11:30 a.m.

Home Safety Training & Education; Tuesday, December 17; 10-11:30 a.m.

Home Safety Training & Education; Tuesday, December 31; 10-11:30 a.m.

Car Passenger Safety; Monday, December 9; 10-11:30 a.m.

Car Passenger Safety; Thursday, December 12; 2-3:30 p.m.

Car Passenger Safety; Monday, December 16; 10-11:30 a.m.

Car Passenger Safety; Thursday, December 19; 2 -2:30 p.m.

Car Passenger Safety; Monday, December 23; 10-11:30 a.m.

Poisoning Safety; Friday, December 20; 1-2 p.m.

Suicide Prevention; Monday, December 30; 10 a.m.-noon.

The Children's Trust's Releases School-Based Health RFP

The Children’s Trust, in collaboration with the Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) and the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County (DOH - Miami-Dade), will continue to fund a comprehensive school-based health initiative that increases access to health and wellness services for children and families. The approach involves nursing and mental health professional services and community referrals that promote a healthy school environment intended to identify, prevent and/or remedy student health problems. In addition, telehealth services will be integrated to provide remote access to medical consultations and mental health support, ensuring that students receive care regardless of location.

This is a competitive request for proposals (RFP) solicitation open to current school health providers and other community health providers qualified to perform school-based health services.

School-Based Health Timeline

 Pre-Application Deadline - Passed

 Application Deadline - December 17

For more information, visit The Trust's Grant's page by clicking below:

Join SkillBuild's Peer Learning Community

Elevate your skills, expand your knowledge, and connect with fellow youth development professionals in SkillBuild’s Peer Learning Community. Sessions will be held on Zoom.

Fall Series Dates:

• December 5
• December 19

Time: 11 a.m.- noon.

Space is limited—don’t miss out!

Drive 100% Youth Engagement!

Unlock strategies to spark active participation in every young learner with SkillBuild, powered by Breakthrough Miami. Highlights: Learn hands-on techniques to create high-energy, inclusive activities that honor diverse learning styles and elevate youth voice.The session takes place Tuesday, December 10, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Register below:

Build Community, Foster Engagement *

Join SkillBuild, powered by Breakthrough Miami, for a hands-on training session on cultivating community and teamwork among youth through collaborative activities. Discover techniques for leading cooperative games, team challenges, and projects that break barriers and build connections. The session takes place Tuesday, December 17, 11 a.m. - noon. Register below:

SEW-REDI Catalog Now Available

The YWCA is excited to introduce the SEW-REDI Catalog, your guide to our range of trainings designed to enhance Social Emotional Wellness and promote Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (REDI). From foundational workshops to executive-level courses, this catalog offers resources to support you and your organization in creating a more inclusive, emotionally healthy environment. Explore the pathways and find the training that best suits your journey toward making a lasting impact in our community.

SEL PQA Best Practices Community of Practice Orientation: Newcomers Welcome!

Project RISE is grateful to have worked with several Youth Development providers in 2024 to deepen its community's understanding of the best practices encouraged by the Social Emotional Learning Program Quality Assessment (SEL PQA). Its sessions have been informative and engaging, and as they prepare to continue this community of practice in 2025, they would like to share and familiarize new participants with the tools and resources developed thus far.

Please join them for an orientation session on December 11 at 11 a.m. All you need to bring is your curiosity and enthusiasm for working with youth. If you are interested in attending this orientation session, please register via the Trust Academy LMS or send an email to projectrise@nova.edu. They look forward to welcoming you!

New Fostering Growth Mindset Training for Youth Development Providers 

Did you know that when children have a growth mindset, they are more likely to do well in school and can more effectively handle setbacks and challenges? Do you know if YOU have a growth mindset?

Fostering a growth mindset enhances the supportive environment your program staff seeks to create. In Project RISE's new Fostering Growth Mindset training, you will learn about growth mindset characteristics and benefits as well as strategies that will help foster a growth mindset culture within your youth development community.

If you are interested in this training for your youth development program, please email Project RISE at projectrise@nova.edu.

UM Team COACH Trainings

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 training supports that we offer! We are the home for you!

Coaching and Consultation: Parenting providers, we are here directly for your individualized needs! If you are interested in coaching or consultation, please click here to complete our coaching request form.

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)

enFamilia, Inc.'s Path to Success Program

This week, we are featuring enFamilia Inc. and its Path to Success program. enFamilia Inc. provides educational programs to help improve and preserve family life for many migrant farm workers and low-income families living in deep south Miami-Dade County. This area includes Homestead, Florida City, Leisure City and Naranja. The Trust-funded Path to Success program ensures each student successfully passes to the next grade level and receives the tools needed to succeed through academic assistance, social support through enrichment activities such as arts and sports, and one-on-one mentorship. To learn more about enFamilia Inc. and the other programs they offer, visit www.enfamiliafla.com.

Kristi House - Holiday Wellness Trainings *

As part of its commitment to making an impact in our community, the Kristi House Prevention Education Team would like to invite you to be part of its"Holiday Wellness" training now available in Creole and Spanish on December 12. Register now at kristihouse.org/education to join the next lesson:

•    Thursday, December 12 from 10 a.m. to noon.

As an added bonus to compliment the training, join them for a Wellness & Wellbeing Workshop to support emotional regulation and resilience through grief. Register now at kristihouse.org/education and choose a time and language that works for you.

• Thursday, December 12, 10 a.m. in Spanish
• Thursday, December 12, 5 p.m. in Creole.

For more information, email prevention@kristihouse.org or visit link below to register.

Don't Forget to RSVP for Life Time Kids Run Miami Program *

The Life Time Kids Run Miami program is entering its 20th year, and the program hopes to welcome students to be a part of the action! The Life Time Kids Run Miami program encourages children and middle school students, ages 6-13, to run 25.2 miles over 15 weeks, culminating at the Life Time Miami Marathon & Half presented by FP Movement (February 2, 2025) with the Final Mile event where all participants will earn their own medal!

Complimentary to Miami-Dade County schools, the Life Time Kids Run Miami program aims to help reduce the health risks and conditions that kids face today by promoting physical education and an active lifestyle through running, and it is their goal to involve as many children as possible from start to finish.

This FREE program is not only a fun and interactive way to get the kids moving, but it is easy to follow and track for participating coaches. By completing the RSVP form link below, you will receive free training resources to your school.

Classics for Kids Foundation Grants

If your school or non-profit organization believes in the role of fine instruments in your program, and can show evidence of need and commitment to raising matching funds, you are a strong candidate for the Classics for Kids matching grant program. Applications accepted quarterly. Deadlines: December 31. For more information visit classicsforkids.org/apply-for-a-grant/. To apply, click below:

Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries 2024 Grants Now Open

The Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries provides funds to our Nation’s neediest schools so that they can extend, update, and diversify the book and print collections in their libraries with the goal of encouraging students to develop a love of reading and learning. A certified librarian or other paid professional must be assigned as responsible for the collection, care, and use of the materials housed in the school library. Public school applicants must be Title 1 eligible. Neighborhood schools, charter schools, magnet schools, etc. are all welcome to apply if Title 1 eligible. Private and parochial schools are also welcome to apply if at least 50% of their student population qualify for financial aid. Your school must have a library or designated space on campus where books are accessible to all students to check out. Principal must digitally sign principal agreement in the application. All financial documentation must be completed for your application to be complete – this includes the school/district W-9 and a voided blank check OR a bank letter.

Per the grant guidelines of the Laura Bush Foundation, the grant is to be used to purchase school library books, e-books, and magazine requests as outlined in your grant application. Use of the funds for shelving or furniture of any kind, equipment (i.e.: computers, electronic readers, Kindles, etc.), staffing, software, videos, guides, tests or exams, classroom book sets, or similar items, is prohibited. Deadline for application is December 6. Apply 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 Job Opportunities at Family Central *

Family Central has several job opportunties available, including:

•    Family Consultant

•    Nurturing Coach

•    Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant

•    And more

Family Central offers competitive salaries and a generous benefits plan. For more info and to apply go to link below:

Available Positions at United Way Miami

At United Way Miami, we are hiring for: infant toddler teachers (part-time), specialists, family engagement, development associate, client services navigator (coordinator), permanent substitutes, associate, account payable, co-teacher 10 months, after-care aide, family engagement EHS CCP. Help make a difference in the community, join the Unite Way team! For more information and to apply, visit career page below:

Full-Time Success Coach Needed at The Advocate Program

The Advocate Program is seeking a full-time Lead Success Coach to provide home-based services to children and their families with exposure to high conflict and/or domestic violence. Applicant must have knowledge of Miami Dade community resources, and a minimum of three years working with target population. Bilingual preferred: English/Spanish. Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, human services or related field. Email resume to link below:

America on Tech is Hiring Instructors for 2025

America on Tech exists to prepare the next generation of technology leaders from underestimated communities, and they are looking for the following positions to join their team in 2025:

-Digital Marketing Instructor

-Data Science Instructor

-UX Design Instructor

These are contract positions that require teaching weekly cohorts, normally via Zoom with 1 in-person week and 2 evening events. Contracts run from January through May 2025. Pay is $3,600 per weekly cohort. For more information, visit link below:

Available Positions at Miami-Dade County Public Schools ESE Department

Hourly Clerical Position

Part-time position in downtown office to provide varied secretarial, accounting and organizational work. Provide services for administrators and schools that is necessary for the operation of organization. Employee should be organized, self-directed, display independent initiative and judgment as it relates to job assignments. Qualifications: High school diploma. Email below for more information:

Interventionist Position 

Provide and facilitate individualized or small group instruction to for various academic subjects, utilize various strategies and tutoring techniques to address the academic needs of the student, monitor student progress, review class assignments or instruction to ensure student mastery and comprehension, prepare lessons for sessions as it relates to the student's needs and goals; implement intervention strategies, collaborate with teachers, school support staff to improve academic performance. Interventionist support required 5 hours per day for school located in Miami Beach. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree. Email below for more information.:

Available Positions at Breakthrough Miami

Are you a passionate, experienced, and committed educational leader? Breakthrough Miami is expanding its village and looking for new changemakers to join the team. Bring your unwavering dedication to youth, positive outlook, leadership, team-building, motivational power, and solution-oriented skills to life at Breakthrough Miami.

Site Director for Belen Jesuit Preparatory Location *: Advancing their signature students-teaching-students model, Site Directors at Breakthrough Miami have the invaluable opportunity to lead transformative, proven work to address education inequities. Our Site Directors manage and oversee program and site operations for our school-year and summer programs at one of Breakthrough Miami’s seven host school sites, leading the recruitment, management, and development of Scholars, Volunteers, and Teaching Fellows. Site Directors ensure program fidelity, spirit, and culture, advancing Breakthrough Miami’s mission and goals. Advancing the model of an embedded service-learning partnership, Directors build supportive relationships with students, parents, schools, the community, and other stakeholders to build a rigorous, fun, and supportive learning environment for Scholars, Volunteers, and Teaching Fellows to develop as life-long learners, leaders, and changemakers.

Assistant Site Director: Responsible for efficiently and effectively delivering programs and services directly affecting Breakthrough Miami Scholars and families. An ASD oversees campus or site logistics, unpaid student volunteers, and some stipended positions, such as Teaching Fellows. As an ambassador of the program, the ASD builds supportive relationships with students, parents, schools, the community, and other stakeholders to ensure the academic and socio-enrichment success of all Breakthrough Scholars. 

Director of High School Programs: Responsible for planning and implementing programming for Breakthrough Miami’s high school students to ensure they are prepared for academic success in high school and successfully transition to college. The Director will work closely with students and families as they navigate the high school years and hold students to high academic and community standards. During the school year, the Director will plan Saturday programming, monitor academic progress, set goals for inside and outside the classroom, and navigate school and other community resources to ensure students stay on track for college. 

Summer Instructional Coaches: Summer Instructional Coaches (ICs) are experienced and successful professional educators who provide content specific support for BTM Teaching Fellows throughout the summer and engage fully in the BTM community. ICs dictate the level of academic rigor during Breakthrough Miami’s summer program through their interactions with Teaching Fellows. They effectively communicate content specifics to Teaching Fellows, guide Fellows through effective planning and execution, and hold both Fellows and students to the highest standards. ICs are expected to lead department meetings, visit Fellows’ classes at least twice a week, evaluate lesson plans and curriculum overviews, and meet individually with Fellows regarding their on-going work. Since ICs are the only professional teachers on-site, they are accountable for the quality of instruction students receive, and are responsible for supporting BTM Teaching Fellows through their teaching experiences. This position will begin on June 7, 2025 and will end on August 1, 2025.

Summer Site Coordinators: Summer Site Coordinators (SSCs) are critical members of the summer administrative team and help ensure the smooth and safe operations of the Summer Institute at their assigned site. SSCs train, coordinate and oversee volunteers; supervise the summer food service program for Scholars and staff; order and keep an inventory of program supplies; coordinate general office administration; manage the Scholar drop off and pick up process; and assist with the execution of special events. This position will begin on June 7, 2025 and will end on August 1, 2025.

Summer Assistant Site Directors: Summer Assistant Site Directors (SASDs) work collaboratively with full-time directors at their assigned site to ensure a successful Summer Institute; and work closely with Scholars and their families, as well as Teaching Fellows to ensure their needs are met. SASDs assist with the coordination and management of student attendance and reporting; management of student information in the Breakthrough Miami student database; student discipline and conduct; Teaching Fellow training and professional development; implementation of the Teaching Assistant program; preparation of major events, including Visitors Day, Family Night, and other events as scheduled; and program evaluations during the final ten days of programming. This position will begin on June 7, 2025 and will end on August 1, 2025.

To learn more about any of the positions listed above, visit https://breakthroughmiami.org/careers or send a resume to careers@breakthroughmiami.org.

Teaching Fellows: The Breakthrough Miami Teaching Fellow experience is designed for undergraduates and high school students (age 17+). The opportunity is available to applicants with a deep interest in social justice and a passion for working with students. The Teaching Fellows must be committed to personal growth and comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Because they celebrate the diversity of the community, Breakthrough Miami seeks applicants from diverse backgrounds and life experiences. The fellowship begins June 7, 2025 and ends August 1, 2025. To learn more about the Breakthrough Miami Teaching Fellowship, visit https://breakthroughmiami.org/teaching-fellows/.

Available Opportunities at Jewish Community Services of South Florida

Jewish Community Services is hiring for several positions:

• Licensed clinicians
• Senior services manager
• And many more

For further details and to apply please follow the link below:

Available Position at Advocacy Network on Disabilities

Family Support Coordinator

Are you looking for a great place to work and make a difference? The Family Support Coordinator is responsible for the provision of advocacy, support and linkage services to individuals with developmental and other disabilities, their families and care givers as well as professionals and others seeking assistance. Utilizes strength-based strategies to build families’ protective factors.

Training and Experience Requirements: Bachelors in social work or related field. Minimum of 2 years-experience working with families who have children with disabilities and knowledge of local community strongly preferred. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Bilingual English-Creole preferred. Salary Range: $50,000 - $52,000. AND offers 100% employer-paid medical benefits, 12 paid holidays, and generous PTO. Mail resume to email below: