April 9, 2025

Leadership, Project Management, and Time Management Courses *

Take The Pontis Group online courses! Refresh your knowledge and stay ahead by taking these online courses. Take the opportunity to invest in your personal and professional development—explore new ideas and apply your enhanced knowledge directly to your work.

• Leader as Coach
• Project Management for Community Based Organizations
• Time Management

Injury Prevention Trainings for April *

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, April 15; 10-11:30 a.m.

Home Safety Training & Education; Tuesday, April 22; 10-11:30 a.m.

Home Safety Training & Education; Tuesday, April 29; 10-11:30 a.m.

Car Passenger Safety; Thursday, April 10; 2-3:30 p.m.

Car Passenger Safety; Monday, April 14; 10-11:30 a.m.

Car Passenger Safety; Thursday, April 17; 10 -11:30 a.m.

Car Passenger Safety; Monday, April 21; 2-3:30 p.m.

Water Safety; Friday, April 11; 10-11 a.m..

Poisoning Safety; Monday, April 28;10-11:30 a.m.

Suicide Prevention; Thursday, April 24; 10 a.m.-noon

New Trainings Available UM Team COACH in Early April

Live trainings:

Starting from Scratch: Recruiting Staff, April 10, 11 a.m.-noon. Recruiting staff is a training designed for Program Managers to help bring some of the best talent to their organization.

Final SEL PQA Community of Practice Sessions

Join Project RISE for our final session of the SEL PQA Best Practices Community of Practice. One session has been dedicated to each of the four domains of the SEL PQA: Safe Environment, Supportive Environment, Interactive Environment and Engaging Environment. As you prepare for your upcoming CAT observation, share best practices, ask questions, and collaborate with peers to deepen your understanding of this powerful reflection and assessment tool!

Fostering Growth Mindset Training

April 10, 11 a.m.. - 1 p.m.. at Model City Branch Library, located at 2211 NW 54th St, Miami, FL 33142.

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? In this training, you will learn about growth mindset characteristics and benefits as well as strategies that will enhance the supportive environment your program staff seeks to create within your youth development community. Take a plan to implement back to your program, and learn more about items on the SEL PQA that will help you increase your CAT scores.

Register for these final sessions on the Trust Academy LMS or email below to let Project RISE know you are interested in attending.

YWCA Trainings

Reflective Practice Group for Direct Care Professionals Starting in April

This Reflective Practice Group offers a transformative and supportive space for direct care professionals working with children and families, allowing them to deeply examine the impact of their work. Through facilitated discussions, members engage in open dialogue, lean into vulnerability, and practice active listening, fostering empathy and a stronger professional use of self. This experience cultivates a deeper understanding of how systemic factors shape relationships and decision-making, empowering professionals to approach their work with greater sensitivity and awareness. Participants are expected to attend the full 12 hours of RSC. Vendors funded by The Children's Trust will be given priority. Session start April 18. Register below:

Honoring All Families in Your Work with Children (Spanish Session) *

Discover 10 key strategies to better support and honor the diverse families you serve. This essential training is designed for direct-service professionals, managers, and program leaders working with children and families. Gain insights that may align with Infant or Early Childhood Mental Health Competencies, helping you prepare for the Florida Infant Mental Health Endorsement. This training takes place April 16. Register below:

Supporting our LGBTQ Community in Programs and Services *

Join YWCA South Florida to learn how to better serve and support the LGBTQ community! Understand their experiences, tackle barriers, and discover the importance of affirmative services. Equip yourself with best practices and strategies for creating safe, inclusive environments. Register now to make a difference. This session takes place April 17.

Intro to Racial Literacy Workshop *

Everyone has a racial story that shapes their life and work. Join YWCA South Florida's engaging in-person session led by Senior Lion’s Story Trainers to explore your racial identity and build racial literacy—the ability to read, recast, and resolve racially stressful interactions. Gain practical tools, engage in meaningful discussions, and enhance your ability to navigate race conversations. Lion’s Story is a nonprofit empowering individuals and organizations nationwide to foster productive dialogue about race. This session takes place April 18.

Supervisor Community of Practice for Supporting Social Emotional Wellness *

Welcome to a dynamic community of supervisors! Here, attendees come together to ignite strategies for nurturing the social and emotional wellness of their teams. Engage in vibrant dialogue, share experiences, and collaborate to empower your employees and cultivate a workplace culture that thrives! This session takes place April 18

Skillbuild Powered by Breakthrough Miami Training

Trauma and the Brain 101 *

Explore the profound impact of trauma on youth and learn how to create safe, supportive environments that foster healing and growth. This SkillBuild powered by Breakthrough Miami training, facilitated by Up2Us, equips youth development professionals with tools to recognize trauma, build trust, and design trauma-informed programming. Gain strategies to manage secondary trauma while empowering youth to thrive. Tuesday, April 15, 2025, 11-12:30 p.m., Zoom [Register below] 

Unlock the Power of Proactive Learning Environments *

Are you ready to transform your approach to youth development? This course empowers youth development professionals with the tools and strategies to create dynamic, proactive learning environments. By building strong community connections and fostering partnerships with families, local organizations, and stakeholders, you’ll help drive student growth and success in meaningful ways.

What You’ll Gain:

• Proven Frameworks for Proactive Learning: Learn how key principles like responsibility, respect, and intrinsic motivation shape youth behavior and enhance learning environments.
• The Power of a Positive Environment: Discover how a strong classroom culture boosts youth development, based on cutting-edge research and real-world examples.
• Actionable Strategies for Immediate Impact: Walk away with practical tools to address challenges, reinforce social-emotional skills, and inspire mutual respect and responsibility in your youth participants.

This is your chance to take a proactive approach to youth development and make a lasting impact. Don’t miss out—[register below]

Innovating Youth Programming Through Creativity and Engagement Course *

Youth development professionals can now sign up for this exciting e-course! Learn how to bring innovation, creativity, and engagement into your programming by developing original activities that reflect the passions and perspectives of youth.

You'll learn:

• Innovation Foundations: Learn research-backed frameworks to enhance youth participation and program impact.
• Engagement Strategies: Explore real-world examples and avoid common design pitfalls.
• Assessment Tools: Access resources to evaluate and improve your programs with creative, hands-on activities.

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)

Miami Youth Garden Inc.

This week we are featuring Miami Youth Garden Inc., a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that promotes youth leadership development in underserved regions of Miami-Dade County by sponsoring quality summer camp and after-school services. They are engaged in teaching youth the value of deferred gratification and principle-centered leadership through their innovative programs that strive to create healthy youth leaders and make their personal visions and missions come to fruition with hard work and focus. At Miami Youth Garden Inc., their incredible team plants the seeds of purpose to empower our youth to harvest a fruitful life. For more information on the programs Miami Youth Garden Inc. offers, visit www.miamiyouthgardeninc.org.

Free Black Maternal Health Workshop *

The FIU Black Mothers Care Plan invites you to join us for the next workshop in our Black Maternal Health and Wellness series: Pre-eclampsia, Gestational Diabetes, and Nutrition on Saturday, April 12, , from noon-3 p.m. at the North Miami Florida Blue Center (13665 Biscayne Blvd. North Miami FL 33181). This workshop is free and is designed for mothers, families, and those that support them. Register below:

RedRover Safe Housing Grants to Help Survivors Keep Their Pets *

RedRover’s Safe Housing grants help survivors of domestic violence by removing a barrier to safety and allowing pets and people to escape abuse together. Flexibility in how to implement your pet program ensures that there is a solution for every community.

Grants of up to $60,000 are offered to nonprofit domestic violence and animal organizations across the United States. Funding may be used to build or renovate spaces dedicated to housing survivor’s pets, begin a foster program to care for survivor’s pets, pay for temporary boarding for survivor’s pets, or a combination of services that will best serve your community. Grant funds may also be used for routine veterinary care, emergency veterinary care, and pet deposits. Application deadline is June 1. For more information or to apply, click below:

William T. Grant Foundation Research Grants on Reducing Inequality *

This program supports research to build, test, or increase understanding of programs, policies, or practices to reduce inequality in the academic, social, behavioral, or economic outcomes of young people ages 5-25 in the United States. Application deadline is May 7.

NEA Foundation Learning and Leadership Grant *

The purpose of this program is to enable educators to grow their leadership skills and invest in professional development to maximize their impact inside and outside the classroom. Eligibility is limited to teachers, education support professionals, or specialized instructional support personnel and must be current NEA members. Deadlines is May 1.

Carrie P. Meek and Dr. Ray Dearrigunaga Memorial Scholarships Available

Let those you serve know about these two scholarships for students enrolled and seeking a college or University degree in South Florida (Monroe, Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach County). Individuals must demonstrate a commitment to public service through voluntary community work, working for a public or nonprofit agency, scholarly activities, or other civic participation. Eligibility is limited to students who can provide proof of current enrollment in a college or University in South Florida; unofficial academic transcripts demonstrating a GPA of 3.0 or greater; a resume; a 500-word Personal Essay; and a letter of recommendation from a professor or supervisor. Mail materials to Dr. Fraser at nfraser@fiu.edu. Deadline to apply is June 1.

Grants in Oral Health from CareQuest

The purpose of this program is to address complex and upstream drivers of oral health disparities by investing strategically and providing collaborative, capacity-building support that leads to healthier communities. There are two funding opportunities: Advancing Equity Through Oral Health Fund and Emergent & Relief Fund. Eligibility is limited to applicants that are United States based and nonprofits, government agencies, or educational/research institutions that are tax exempt. Activities must be provided solely in the United States. Application deadline is May 16.

HHS Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program

This program establishes and strengthens collaboration to support the efforts of community coalitions working to prevent youth substance use. Eligibility is limited to community-based coalitions addressing youth substance use that have not yet previously received a Drug-Free Communities (DFC) grant. The community coalition must be a 501(c)(3) organization, or the coalition can partner with an outside organization that is eligible to receive federal funds to serve as the Fiscal Agent on behalf of the coalition. Deadline to apply is May 5. Apply below:

It Gets Better Changemakers Grants

It Gets Better is looking the next generation of changemakers. If yo userve youth who are LGBTQ+ with a dream to make the community or school a safer, bolder, prouder place? Then, direct them to this grant opportunity. With grants available in increments from $500 to $10,000, no amount is too small to accomplish huge changes in the community. Do you want to expand your school or public library’s available books from LGBTQ+ authors? What about creating a local support group for trans and nonbinary kids? Maybe there’s even a queer prom or celebration in your future?

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If they have the ideas – then there are likely grants available to achieve them.

NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants

The NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants are meant to support work in three specific areas: Youth Education and Empowerment - In-school and community-based programs that equip youth with the tools they need to succeed, including STEM/STEAM education and youth entrepreneurship; Next Generation Storytellers - Programs that develop pathways for emerging talent and youth voices to explore careers in communications, arts, news, sports and entertainment; and Community Engagement - Programs that help foster community unity by enabling individuals to engage with and volunteer in their regions. The applying organization’s total expenses must be between $100,000 and $1,000,000 and revenue must be greater than $100,000. Fiscally sponsored organizations are eligible. Application deadline is April 11. Apply below:

Nicklaus Children's Hospital Asking for Responses to Community Health Assessment

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is undertaking a community health needs assessment to gain a greater understanding of the health care and social service needs of the communities we serve. They want to know how health and wellness programs and services can best serve the community, we want you to be part of that planning. 

As part of the assessment, the children's hospital is conducting a community survey of people who live or work in Broward, Miami-Dade, Monroe, and Palm Beach Counties. They are asking that you give them your feedback and suggestions about health services and issues in the region by completing this 10-15 minute survey by Wednesday April 30. All responses are completely anonymous. There are no right or wrong answers. Your opinion matters! Please contact Natalie Anderson at natalie.anderson@nicklaushealth.org if you have any questions about the survey or assessment.

Please find the survey link here below:

McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation Academic Enrichment Grants 

The purpose of this program is to support programs that nurture the intellectual, artistic and creative abilities of children from low-income households. Eligibility is limited to educators who are employed by schools or non-profit organizations (e.g. community centers, museums, etc.); have the background and experience to complete the project successfully; have direct and regular contact with students in grades pre-k to 12; work with students from low-income households; and are willing to work in collaboration with the Foundation. Award Ceiling: $20,000. The deadline to apply is April 15.

Free Online Trainings from Kristi House Prevention Education *

Kristi House invites you to register now for free upcoming trainings, all free of charge. Please share these offerings with any interested parties.

• Anti-Trafficking Lunch & Learn Series (noon– 1:30 pm), April 11, 18, 25
• Project HeadSTRONG: Anxiety (10 a.m. – noon), April 15, 22, 29
• (IN-PERSON) LIGHT: Block Traffik Film Screening (7 – 8 p.m.), April 10
• (Creole) What Every Adult Needs to Know (noon – 2 p.m.) April 16
• (Spanish) What Every Adult Needs to Know (noon– 2 p.m.), April 23
• Stewards of Children (10 a.m.– 1 p.m.), Apirl 24
• Children and Traumatic Stress (11 a.m.– 1 p.m.), April 30

Register at link below:

FREE Youth Mental Health First Aid Training 

Project Bridge's upcoming public trainings for Youth Mental Health First Aid will be held at Quest Workspaces- 121 Alhambra Plaza, Coral Gables, Suite 1000. They have a session set for April 11. Sessions run from 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. This course aims to increase understanding of mental health by educating individuals about the onset of mental health problems & addictions as well as helping recognize the early signs of mental health problems amongst the youth. Please contact email below to sign up for either of these sessions or to learn more! Registration is required.

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 Position at The Children's Trust

Research & Evaluation Analyst *

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.

For more information and to start application, click below:

Career Opportunities at United Way Miami 

At United Way Miami, they are hiring for: infant toddler teachers (part-time), co-teacher 10 months, after-care aide, lead teacher 12 months, senior coordinator, and 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:

Family Success Coach Needed at ConnectFamilias

Seeking a driven and compassionate Family Success Coach to empower families through strength-based assessments and care coordination. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field, with 2+ years of experience working with families. Bilingual English and Spanish. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, facilitating coaching sessions, and collaborating with community providers. Able to conduct in-office, home, school, and community sessions. Competitive salary and benefits. Learn more and apply below:

Available Position at Rainbow Intergenerational Learning Center 

Rainbow Intergenerational Learning Center is looking for a bilingual on-site director for their Little Havana Center. Must be a team play and have the following: FCCPC/CDA/Director's Credential. Experience in Early Head Start, VPK, school readiness, CCFP preferred. Please send resume to email below:

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.

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. 

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:

• Development Specialist
• Helpline counselors
• Financial Analyst
• And many more

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

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