Raise the Curtain on Your Child’s Talents

Performing arts experience builds self-confidence and creativity

Students with involvement in the performing arts are not merely cultivating artistic skills; they are crafting a path toward a brighter future. Participating on stage or experience with production, rehearsals and other elements in the performing arts helps children and youth build a variety of skills that will serve them well into adulthood and throughout their lives.  

Slide into Achievement: Summer Programs for Joyful Enrichment

With winter over and summer fast approaching, it's time to secure a slot in that sports, arts or academic camp, community service adventure or career-focused internship that matches your child's interest plus your schedule and budget. From searching for seahorses in Biscayne Bay to learning quantum chemistry to experiencing sleep away camp with horseback, Miami offers a kaleidoscope of programs to help children sharpen skills, explore new fields and stretch comfort zones beyond their school universe. So seek and ye shall find the best option for fun and refreshment plus growth and development.

Trust Book Club Relaunches with Goal of 60k Members

Free books available to all Miami-Dade children from birth to their 5th birthday

A free book for every Miami-Dade child from birth to their 5th birthday. Every month. Arriving in the mail. And with reading guides and activities that help parents enjoy reading with their children. That is what The Children’s Trust Book Club offers parents as a way to build their literacy skills in a fun and engaging way.

Preventing Poisoning in the Home

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, over 2 million ingestions of potentially toxic substances are reported to poison control centers in the U.S. every year. Many of these exposures involve children under the age of 19.

There are many items in homes that can be toxic to kids including medications, cleaning products, alcohol, plants and even cosmetics. Magnets, button batteries and laundry packets are other easily accessed items that can be dangerous if ingested by young children. If your child swallows one of these, they’ll need to get help quickly.

Auditions for Young Talent Big Dreams Start in March

County’s largest, free youth talent competition welcomes kids 8-18

Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre, together with presenting sponsor The Children’s Trust, are proud to present the 14th anniversary of Young Talent Big Dreams - the most widespread, local FREE youth talent competition in Miami-Dade County. Kids between the ages of 8-18 are invited into the spotlight to showcase their skills in a variety of categories including music, dance, voice, spoken word and original composition.

Looking for a summer camp program for your child? Check out the More Summer Camp Choices page for hundreds of free and low-cost summer programs

The Children’s Trust Parent Club offers FREE, countywide workshops on relevant topics about raising children that are successful, healthy, and happy.