April 26, 2023

UM Team COACH Support for Parenting Provider Programs *

Live Trainings

1. Finding Stress Management Strategies that Work for You: May 18, 11 a.m.-noon. Click here to sign up or log in to Trust Academy.
2. Building the Road to Family Engagement: Practical Tools for Parenting Programs: May 24, Noon-1 p.m. Click here to sign up or log in to Trust Academy.

Communities of Practice

1. Parent and Provider Stressors & Barriers: This CoP is held on the first Wednesday of each month from 10-11 a.m. 
2. Recruitment, Outreach & Creating Support Networks: This CoP is held on the first Thursday of each month from 11 a.m.- noon

Coaching and Consultation

Are you a Parenting Program provider interested in individualized coaching and/or consultation? Email them at teamcoach@miami.edu.

Support for All Providers

Online Courses

1. Identifying your Strengths and Boosting your Wellbeing

2. Defining Your Problems and Enhancing Your Perspective-Taking Skills

3. Your Guided Path to Generating, Evaluating, Implementing and Troubleshooting Solutions

4. Developing Your Guided Path to Wellness: Thoughts, Feelings, and Behavior

Deadline Approaching to Apply for Small CBO Capacity-Building RFP

If you have been operating a small community-based organization (CBO) for at least two years and need some assistance to scale up, consider applying for the Request for Proposal (RFP) released by The Children’s Trust on April 3 for our Small CBO Capacity-Building initiative. If approved for funding, executive directors will participate in learning sessions, work with peer group and receive professional coaching while using funding to complete capacity-building growth plans. The Bidders’ Conference and Application Training video recording and presentation slides can be found on the Grants Opportunities page under Learning: Capacity Building. Deadline to apply is May 1.

Save the Dates- Important Youth Development Sessions

With Board approval on April 17 of the new Youth Development funding cycle, please plan to attend the important session below. Registration details are coming soon. 

Virtual Fiscal Onboarding Session: Friday, April 28 from 2-3:30 p.m. This session is intended to provide an overview of fiscal processes, compliance, The Trust Budget Manual and Trust Central roles. Providers are expected to attend one session. Emails to register for specific dates will be available soon. Please ensure that all staff members that are essential to contracting and fiscal processes attend; this includes your fiscal and programmatic management staff. 

Youth Development Kick-Off: Wednesday, May 3, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. The Children's Trust will host a Youth Development Kick-Off meeting for all funded Youth Development programs. The meeting will take place in person at the University of Miami. The purpose of this meeting is to share important onboarding, contracting, and partnership information for the new funding cycle. Please ensure that all staff members who are essential to our partnership attend; this includes your executive director/CEO and management staff. 

Watch The Right to Read with Miami-Dade Grade Level Reading Campaign

Miami-Dade Grade Level Reading Campaign partners have gathered to bring the documentary: The Right to Read to you, followed by a Q & A session, as part of the 10 Days of Connection which aims to break down silos and get people connected.  

The movie screening will take place at 6:30 p.m., on Tuesday, May 9, at Coral Gables Congregational United Church of Christ. To register for the event, click below:

New Injury Prevention Trainings Schedule for April

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 Academy for full descriptions, meeting info and registration information. 

Home Safety Training & Education; Thursday, April 27; 10-11:30 a.m.

Home Safety Training & Education; Thursday, April 27; 12-1:30 p.m.

Car Passenger Safety; Friday, April 28; 3:30-5 p.m.

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:

Film Screening of Brain Matters: Putting the First Years First *

Join FAIMH's Miami-Dade Chapter for a film screening of Brain Matters: Putting the first years first. This is a time to Educate, Collaborate, and Celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month! Invite a friend that would benefit from knowing about Brain Matters, infant and early childhood mental health, and FAIMH’s support of our professionals. This is a hybrid event May 10, from 9 a.m.-noon, in-person Miami or 9:30-11 a.m. virtual. Register below:

Catalyst Miami is Recruiting for Summer 2023 Leadership Programs *

Catalyst Miami is currently recruiting for the upcoming Summer 2023 Leadership Programs. With gentrification and high rent prices displacing many South Florida residents from their homes and health disparities greatly affecting the wellbeing of our communities, there's no better time to show up for yourself and your neighbors. Our power as a community is in our awareness and solidarity. Come grow that power at their next virtual LIGHT and HEAL leadership programs! 

Catalyst Miami appreciate welcomes you to apply and to share with your networks and communities. For more information, click below:

Workshops to Help Complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) *

Join Miami-Dade County Public Schools and Miami Dade College for in-person workshops to help you complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). A completed FAFSA is the key to paying for college! Workshops will provide students the opportunity to:

• Complete the FAFSA application.
• Receive hands-on support from multi-lingual financial aid experts.
• Ask questions and resolve FAFSA application challenges.

Remaining in-person workshops:

May 10, 5-7 p.m. at Homestead Cybrarium, 80 West Mowry Drive, Homestead, FL 33030. RSVP.

May 24, 5-7 p.m. at Hispanic Branch Library, 1398 Southwest 1 Street, Miami, FL 33135. RSVP.

Cutler Bay Community Fund Mini-Grants Available *

The Town of Cutler Bay established the Community Fund to improve the Town’s resident’s quality of life of the through various ways and to create partnerships with local nonprofit organizations that help, support, and serve the community. Grant awards: $500 - $2,500 Priority areas: education, environment, culture, social services, and other philanthropic activities Grant Cycle Application Deadline: June 15. Apply below:

Supporting Safer Communities Grant Program

The Office of Neighborhood Safety (ONS) presents the Supporting Safer Communities Grant Program, a component of the Miami-Dade County Community Violence Intervention initiative. The Supporting Safer Communities Grant Program is in partnership with the Carrie Meek Foundation. The Foundation is currently accepting applications/proposals through May 12, 2023. To learn more and/or apply click below:

Pérez CreARTE Grant Program is Open for Applications

Supported by the Jorge M. Pérez Family Foundation in partnership with The Miami Foundation, the Pérez CreARTE grant program supports Miami arts organizations working in the areas of arts access, arts education, and artist fellowships and residencies. The program will provide capital and support for exemplary organizations to embrace artistic risk-taking, expand the diversity of creative experiences and audiences, and present work that inspires with its excellence and relevance. Grants will be between $100,000 and $250,000 and are for nonprofits or equivalents working in Miami - not for individual artists. The application period is open through May 26. Apply by clicking below. Learn more at miamifoundation.org/perezopportunities

Free Webinars from Kristi House Education

Join community service providers at these free, upcoming online trainings:

• Children with Problematic Sexual Behavior: May 18
• Stewards of Children: May 23
• The 10 Signs-Healthy & Unhealthy Relationships: May 25
• What Every Adult Needs to Know About Child Sexual Abuse: June 1
• Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children 101: June 13
• How Mass Violence Impacts Youth: June 15

Click below for more info and registration:

Available Positions at The Children's Trust

Community Engagement Manager -($55,968 Annual)

The Community Engagement Manager is responsible for performing a variety of community driven duties with an emphasis on maintaining contact with community groups, parents and other caregivers, providing support to residents on children’s needs, as well as evaluating and responding to community needs concerning children. The incumbent exercises independence of action and will possess considerable knowledge of community activities and needs for children and families and use considerable professional judgment in the performance of community engagement work.

Administrative Services Coordinator, Human Resources - ($48,668 Annual)

This Administrative Services Coordinator – Human Resources, is responsible for assisting in a variety of functions related to the administrative services of The Children’s Trust’s operations which include continuous quality improvement, planning, coordination, and management of special projects related to the area of Human Resources.

This position includes, but is not limited to, assisting in the development of procedures, project management, and assigned tasks related to Human Resources matters.

Research & Evaluation Analyst - ($55,968 Annual)

The Research and Evaluation Analyst is a critical member of both cross- and inter-departmental teams at The Children’s Trust who engages in proactive problem-solving and critical thinking/analysis related to the design and effectiveness of various child, youth and family services. Primary responsibilities include: contributing to effective program and systems designs for The Children’s Trust’s priority investments in child, youth and family services; designing and maintaining sound data collection tools and systems to capture meaningful program, operational and community data in a user-friendly, accessible manner; and analyzing and making meaning from available data to tell our stories using compelling visualizations and reports, with an intentional focus on the specific audience and purpose of the message.

Available Opportunities at Breakthrough Miami *

DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR: The Development Director will support the advancement functions of the organization, including building, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding a portfolio of donors for annual and multi-year gifts. The Director will focus on growing corporate giving. Responsibilities will include direct fundraising, fundraising activities coordination, stewardship and advancement-related administrative support in order to strengthen our work with donors and partners, thereby advancing mission, programs and impact. 

The successful candidate will be authentically committed to mission, and be a strategic, flexible, and positive thinker responsible for direct fundraising.

ASSISTANT SITE DIRECTOR: The Assistant Site Director (ASD) is responsible for the efficient and effective delivery of programs and services that most directly affect 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.  

The individual in this role is organized, self-motivated and collaborative, with strong communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

SITE DIRECTOR: The Site Director manages the staff and day-to-day operations of the school-year and summer programs at one of Breakthrough Miami’s six host school sites. This position is responsible for ensuring all program operations are aligned with Breakthrough Miami’s vision, mission and goals; and for continuously improving educational enrichment and operational processes.

The individual in this role is able to operate effectively in diverse environments, achieve outcomes in a flexible, fast-paced environment, lead change and inspire others to action, and communicate consistently and effectively.

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 ongoing 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 role starts on June 10, 2023, and ends on August 4, 2023.

The individuals in this role must have a State of Florida Teaching Certificate or equivalent; an outstanding track record as a professional classroom teacher; exceptional interpersonal skills; the ability to deliver positive, constructive and honest feedback; and creativity, energy and commitment to excellence.

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 starts on June 10, 2023 and ends on August 4, 2023.

The individuals in this role must have a strong academic record with a minimum of two years of college completion; and excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.

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. This position starts on June 10, 2023, and ends on August 4, 2023.

The individuals in this role must have a bachelor’s degree; a high degree of flexibility in order to multitask between projects; exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in many different environments with people from diverse backgrounds; comfort and confidence in working with children and adults; and creativity, energy, and a commitment to excellence.

For more detailed information on any of the job listed for Breakthrough Miami, please visit the Breakthrough Miami Careers page.  

HOW TO APPLY: Please send a cover letter and resume to the attention of Nicole Gray, Business Manager at careers@breakthroughmiami.org.

Guitars Over Guns Looking for a Program Director *

Guitars Over Guns Organization (GOGO) Miami is seeking its first program director (PD) to lead the day-to-day operations of the Programming Department, directly managing three programs managers (PMs). Each PM manages 12-13 program sites, each site with two to five professional teaching artists, who we refer to as “mentors.” Annually, GOGO operates 37 program sites county-wide and serve about 1,000 youth. Please share this posting with anyone who might be a good fit! Apply below: