September 17, 2025

New 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 Academy for full descriptions, meeting info, and registration information.

Home Safety Training & Education; Tuesday, September 16; 4-5:30 p.m.

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

Car Passenger Safety; Friday, September 19; 1-2:30 p.m.

Water Safety; Monday, September 15; 10-11 a.m.

Poisoning Safety; Friday, September 19; 10-11:30 a.m.

Suicide Prevention; Monday, September 29; 10 a.m.-noon.

"A Conversation on How to Use Data to Refine Programs and Activities" *

Parenting providers, join Training and Implementation Associates (TIA) for "A Conversation on How to Use Data to Refine Programs and Activities." This training will teach simple, practical ways to use data to enhance programs and activities. Participants will learn how to review their program data, understand what it means, and develop a clear plan to improve the functioning of their programs and outcomes for youth and families. Don’t miss this opportunity to boost your program’s impact!

Date: Thursday, September 25

Time: 9:30–11:30 a.m.

Event details and Zoom link available in Collabornation

Empower Your Classroom with Free Training on Dyslexia & Literacy Tools *

Join The Lucy Project on September 23, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the ARC of South Florida, 303 West Palm Drive, Florida City, FL 33034 for Reading Roadmap: Navigating Dyslexia and Literacy Challenges, a free professional development training.

This interactive session is designed to equip you with evidence-based strategies rooted in the Science of Reading. You’ll learn how to better support children with characteristics of dyslexia and other reading challenges, strengthen your classroom instruction, and walk away with multisensory tools and strategies you can use immediately. Breakfast, lunch, manipulatives, and resources are included. Don’t miss this chance to grow your skills. Register below:

Advocacy Network on Disabilities Spanish Courses

Did you know that three of the Advocacy Network on Disabilties' most popular courses are now available in Spanish? Search in the Trust Academy Course Catalog under the “Including Children with Disabilities” category for Conoceme K-5, Conoceme 6-12 and Inclusión Reinventada. Help your staff fulfill their 10-hour annual training requirement through interactive online courses!

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:

YWCA Trainings

Strategic Communications: How To Write a Plan That Helps You Reach, Raise and Serve More

Master strategic communications in this hands-on workshop. Learn to streamline PR efforts, maximize resources, and engage key audiences. Develop a clear plan to strengthen relationships, boost fundraising, and amplify your mission. Through interactive exercises, you'll tackle real-world challenges, exchange insights with peers, and refine your approach to storytelling and outreach. Session takes place September 24. Register below:

SkillBuild Breakthrough Miami Trainings

The Anatomy of Clear Directions Training

This hands-on training equips participants with tools to deliver directions that are clear, concise, and adaptable. Through interactive exercises and peer feedback, attendees will refine their ability to break down complex tasks, check for understanding, and ensure youth success in learning environments.

Date: Tuesday, September 23

Time: 11 a.m. (via Zoom)

Register below:

Youth Development Fall 2025 Peer Learning Community

SkillBuild Breakthrough is heading into Session Four of its five-part Peer Learning Community series! This interactive space is built for youth development professionals ready to recharge, deepen their practice, and swap real-world strategies with peers who understand the work. Each session builds momentum so if you’ve joined them before, come continue the journey, and if you’re new, it’s never too late to jump in. 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 18, & 25

Time: 11 a.m. (via 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)

South Florida Arts & Counseling (SFAC)

This week, we’re proud to highlight South Florida Arts & Counseling (SFAC), a nonprofit organization that uses music and the arts to educate, support mental health, and promote overall well-being. SFAC helps musically and artistically inclined individuals strengthen their skills while enhancing vocational abilities through music and art instruction. Their telehealth program incorporates contemporary counseling approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, family systems therapy, trauma-focused methods, motivational interviewing, conflict resolution, psychodynamic approaches, and more. If you love music and the arts, their counseling-through-arts program may be a great fit. It helps participants develop effective self-regulation strategies, improve brain neuroplasticity, and build emotional intelligence. To learn more about their work and the programs they offer, visit sfacounseling.org/

Free Circle of Security Parenting Groups from Citrus Health Network

Parenting is one of the most important - and most challenging - jobs. Tell those you serve about The Circle of Security Parenting (COSP) program that helps caregivers strengthen bonds with their children, boost confidence, and gain practical tools to handle everyday challenges. Citrus Health Network (CHN) is launching new one-hour lunch groups from noon–1 p.m., offered virtually or in person, free for Miami-Dade parents and caregivers of children under 6.

Free Youth Mental Health First Aid Training

If you interact with youth and care to see them live safe and healthy lives, Hope for Miami has a training for you! Hope for Miami’s Project Bridge offers Youth Mental Health First Aid to any adult who interacts with youth (or parents of adolescents). This course can increase mental health awareness through education on behavioral health and addictions, and help you recognize the potential early warning signs. It will be held on Thursday, October 30, from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., at Sunshine Health, 9552 SW 160th St., Miami, FL 33157. For more information, send an email to the address below:

Help Catalyst Miami Plan its 2026 Summit by Taking Survey

If you or your organization has individuals who have been around Catalyst Miami for some time, or recently expressed interest in getting more involved, they would like your input as they plan for this year's summit, which will focus on building a Miami that lasts for everyone in the face of our changing climate.

Please take 2 minutes to fill out this brief survey to give your insights.

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.

• Project HeadSTRONG: Suicide Prevention: 10 a.m.-noon, September 23, 30
• 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:

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.

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:

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 .

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