The Children's Trust Announces |
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SPARK Training in February |
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The Children's Trust is sponsoring a SPARK (Sports, Play, and Active Recreation for Kids) training event at least once every month. The training is for contracted Youth Development K-5 providers using SPARK curriculum for fitness. Watch the Trust Academy LMS Event calendar for future trainings.
Virtual SPARK Certification Training: Saturday, February 26, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Please register for SPARK training via Trust Academy LMS.
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Solicitation Bidder's Conferences & Application Trainings |
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The Children's Trust recently released three grant opportunities:
- Family & Neighborhood Support Partnerships: Wraparound care coordination services for children, youth and their families facing life challenges and/or with unique needs.
- Trust Academy: Delivery of professional supports like coaching, peer learning, live training or online courses for staff who serve children and families.
- Innovation Fund: Innovative ideas and program designs that address existing community needs and have not previously been implemented in our community.
Below are dates for Bidder's Conferences & Application Training for each solicitation.
Innovation Fund Solicitation Bidder's Conference & Application Training
Trust Academy Solicitation Bidder's Conference & Application Training
Family & Neighborhood Supports Partnerships (FNSP) Bidders' Conference & Application Training
Bidders' Conference
Session to describe services sought through this solicitation.
Application Training
The objective of this training is to share information about this grant opportunity. A general overview of the application process and system for this grant opportunity will be provided. The following topics will be discussed:
- Amount of funding available
- Application review, selection and recommendation process
- Application system navigation and instructions
- Application sections in detail
- Important dates for application
- Question & answer process
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UM Team COACH: Communities of Practice Return |
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Communities of Practice- Join a community where members support one another, share best practices and deepen their knowledge. All of the following CoPs are currently being offered virtually and are appropriate for direct service providers and supervisors of Parenting Programs. If you have any questions or would like additional support, please contact teamcoach@miami.edu.
Parent and Provider Stressors & Barriers - In this CoP, we will discuss the stressors and barriers that both you as a provider, and the families you serve, face. We will also be identifying solutions, practicing these strategies and discussing the implementation of them into your practice. Click here to sign up or log in to Trust Academy!
Creating Support Networks & Community Outreach/Recruitment -In this CoP, we will work collaboratively to create networks of outreach and referrals across parenting providers in the community and discuss program recruitment strategies. You will have the opportunity to get to know other community providers, share information, and support one another. Virtual recruitment will be an ongoing topic. Click here to sign up or log in to Trust Academy!
The New Normal: Returning to In-Person Services during COVID-19 - In this CoP, we will work collaboratively to share ideas and problem-solve strategies for returning to in-person services for group-based, home-based, and office-based parenting services. We will discuss recruitment, communication, and safety strategies for your staff and participants. Come prepared to share your agency’s ideas to help all programs successfully serve the community. You will have the opportunity to get to know other community providers, share information, and support one another. Click here to sign up or log in to Trust Academy!
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Injury Prevention Trainings * |
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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 via Zoom. Visit The Children's Trust Academy for full descriptions, meeting info and registration information.
Home Safety Training & Education; Thursday, February 10; 9-10:30 a.m
Home Safety Training & Education; Thursday, February 10; 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Home Safety Training & Education; Friday, February 11; 4-5:30 p.m.
Car Passenger Safety; Tuesday, February 15; 12-2 p.m.
Car Passenger Safety; Wednesday, February 16; 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Home Safety Training & Education; Thursday, February 17; 9-10:30 a.m.
Home Safety Training & Education; Thursday, February 17; 11 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Home Safety Training & Education; Friday, February 18; 4-5:30 p.m.
Home Safety Training & Education; Monday, February 21; 4.-5:30 p.m.
Car Passenger Safety; Tuesday, February 22; 12-2 p.m.
Poisoning Safety Training; Wednesday, February 23; 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Suicide Prevention Training; Thursday, February 24; 12-1:30 p.m.
Home Safety Training & Education; Friday, February 25; 4-5:30 p.m. (Spanish)
Water Safety Training & Education; Monday, February 28; 4.-5:30 p.m.
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Upcoming Differentiated Literacy Instruction Training * |
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Differentiated Literacy Instruction February 22, from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. In this required training, certified teachers learn how to use reading assessment data from the ORF and Maze to identify struggling readers and develop reading intervention plans unique to each student. Certified teachers will also learn how to create a plan of action to differentiate reading instruction. Please register for this training on Trust Academy. Once registered, you will receive an email with the Zoom link and handouts. |
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Help Project RISE Develop Future Learning Opportunities |
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Is there a Youth Development-related topic you would like to see covered by Project RISE that is not already covered in an existing RISE learning opportunity (course, training, peer learning)? Please fill out the short survey (link below) and let Project RISE know how to best help you and all Youth Development providers. |
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The Advocacy Network on Disabilities Training Opportunities * |
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Thursday, March 17, 9:30 a.m. -12 p.m. *
An Administrator’s Overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act- Are you an administrator, site director, or the person responsible for your organization meeting its legal obligations under the ADA? Join us to be sure you are up to date on enrollment, eligibility, reasonable accommodations, policies and procedures, and more.
These 3 Online Courses are always available through Trust Academy:
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Understanding The Children’s Trust Guidelines for Including Children with Disabilities - Did you know that to address the needs of children and youth with disabilities, there are options for modifying outcome measures? Discover what is meant by accommodation, modification, alternate assessment, and alternate outcomes. Learn when they are appropriate for program participants, and how to request permission to use them.
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Discovering Inclusion - The foundation for all other trainings, an online introduction to children and youth with disabilities. Includes the benefits and characteristics of an inclusive program, and provides practical common-sense information on using respectful language and etiquette.
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Successful Inclusion of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Part 1 - You hear a lot about it, but do you really know what Autism Spectrum Disorder is, and the different ways it appears in different children and youth? Learn the facts, and how to recognize and accommodate those with sensory sensitivities, foster social competence, address bullying, and ensure a safe environment. This online course is a pre-requisite for Successful Inclusion of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders Part 2.
Also available: Coaching, Technical Assistance, and help working with an individual child or youth. Contact your Inclusion Specialist or Pat Donovan ( pdonovan@advocacynetwork.org). |
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Update the Children's Trust Logo |
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Providers using the Children's Trust Logo on any material must send that material for review and approval to communicationscompliance@thechildrenstrust.org. To download the current Trust logo, visit the Media Kit & Logos page on the Trust website: |
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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:
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Inspiring Stories Welcomed! |
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Trust-funded programs and initiatives throughout the community have been doing inspiring, life-changing and heroic work to provide for the children and families of Miami-Dade during the coronavirus pandemic. Please continue the good work and make sure to share their stories on social media while tagging us. Also, don't forget to email your stories and latest triumphs!
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The Nya Project is Accepting Applications for Global Experiential Project * |
Attention 6-12 Providers! The Nyah Project, a program that bridges systemic opportunity gaps through transformative leadership fellowships abroad and tech-enabled college access strategy coaching, is accepting applications for our 2022 Global Experiential Leadership Fellowship! *FREE* two-week fellowship abroad to develop BIPOC high school students from Miami-Dade underserved communities into globally-minded and purpose-driven young leaders. They are looking for the following:
- High school students residing in Broward or Miami-Dade County, Florida, and are currently between the ages of 15-18 (Preference is for sophomores or juniors)
- Have a positive attitude and are excited about new experiences, new cultures, new people, and of course, travel
- Have demonstrated leadership through extracurricular activities or non-school affiliated service projects
- Have demonstrated financial need or economic disadvantage
- Have at least a 3.0 GPA
Application deadline: Thursday, Feb. 17 at 11:59 p.m.
For more info and to apply, visit website below:
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Nurturing Parenting Facilitator Training * |
The Postpartum Healing and Education Center is providing training to nurturing parent facilitators in Spanish on March 9-11, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. via Zoom. The training is also available on April 11-13, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. via Zoom. Contact Ana Romero at 305.450.8445 or email below for more information or to register. |
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The Miami Foundation’s Community Grants Program is Now Open |
The Miami Foundation’s Community Grants program is now open for applications. Our community is ready for progress on education, health, economic stability, and more. If you are working to advance equity and build sustainable progress in these categories, please reach out today and consider an application. Grants will invest in nonprofits and their organizational strength to best serve Greater Miami. Click below to learn more and register for office hours - applications are due Thursday, February 24. |
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NBCUniversal's Project Innovation Grants Return for Nonprofits |
The Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation and NBCUniversal Local announced the return of their “Project Innovation” competitive grant challenge in 11 markets, including Miami-Fort Lauderdale (WTVJ, WSCV).
For 2022, $3.475 million in grants to eligible nonprofits in the following four grant categories:
- Community Engagement: Programs that enable individuals to engage and volunteer in their communities.
- Culture of Inclusion: Programs that encourage equitable access, opportunities, and resources for traditionally underrepresented communities.
- Next Generation Storytellers: Programs that promote access and develop pathways for emerging talent, diverse voices, and underrepresented youth to explore careers in news, entertainment, sports and the arts.
- Youth Education and Empowerment: In-school and out-of-school programs that equip youth with the tools they need to succeed, including STEM/ STEAM education and youth entrepreneurship.
Key grant eligibility requirements: 501(c)(3) nonprofit’s headquarters and/or the program for which the organization is applying must be located in a participating market, service the market they operate from, have had total expenses of more than $100,000 (defined by the organizations most recent 990 IRS filing), and its programs must help to resolve everyday community issues in any of the four grant categories.
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Looking for Parents/ Caregivers for FREE 16 Week Parenting Program |
Family Resource Center is currently recruiting for its Parenting Program- (Nurturing Parenting Program®), which is a free 16-week program for Court-mandated and voluntary parents/caregivers of children under the age of 12 years old. For more information call Rosario Hidalgo-Vargas at 305.960.5558 or email below: |
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Catalyst Miami Recruiting for LIGHT Leadership Cohort |
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LIGHT Spring 2022
Catalyst Miami is excited to announce its second LIGHT cohort this Spring 2022. LIGHT (Leaders in Grassroots Health Transformation) will be a free 9-week leadership training course around health justice advocacy, the United States healthcare system and its alternatives, as well as public speaking and self-advocacy skills. This course will be held virtually on Zoom starting on Tuesday, February 15, from 6-8:30 p.m. The class is free of charge; a dinner stipend, a youth class, and translation are all provided!
If you are interested, apply below:
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FREE Parenting Program at Overtown Youth Center |
The Overtown Youth Center is offering FREE parenting groups through the Positive Parenting Program. The center is seeking parents of elementary school students ages 5-12 years old to participate in this 8-week program. Group sessions are held on Tuesday evenings at 6 p.m.. Dinner and child care are provided during parenting groups and incentives are offered for parent participation. For more information, email below: |
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FREE Prevention Education Webinars from Kristi House |
Register today for a free, live webinar to learn more about child abuse, trauma, and exploitation:
- Teen Safe Dating for Parents & Youth: February 10
- Human Trafficking and Exploitation of Men & Boys: February 17
- Children with Problematic Sexual Behavior: February 22, April 21
- What Every Adult Needs to Know About Child Sexual Abuse: February 24
- Stewards of Children: March 15, April 19
- Children & Traumatic Stress: March 22
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Available Mental Health Services for Low-Income Families |
The Institute for Child and Family Health (ICFH) provides mental health services including Individual/family therapy and psychiatry for children and adolescents in Miami-Dade County. The institute accepts most Medicaid HMO’s and has funding for children of low-income families who do not have insurance. ICFH also provides individual/family therapy and psychiatry services for adults who have Medicaid.
For more information call 305.274.3172.
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Community Engagement Manager at The Children's Trust |
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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. |
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Research and Evaluation Analyst at The Children's Trust |
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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.
This exempt, salaried position works under general supervision from the director of research. Work performance is reviewed through conferences, reports and observation of results achieved.
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Available Positions at The Miami Lighthouse for the Blind * |
Heiken Program Coordinator *
Miami Lighthouse for the Blind seeks a Program Coordinator on a full-time basis to be responsible for scheduling and managing the day-to-day office and clinical operations for the Florida Heiken Children’s Vision Program. HS Diploma required, AA preferred; one year of experience working with database and running queries/reports; experience working in a medical office preferred; and bilingual (English/Spanish) required.
Job Service Specialist *
Miami Lighthouse for the Blind seeks a Job Services Specialist to provide support and training to program clients by performing skills assessment, job orientation and offering assistance in the job search process, including cover letter and resume writing, job openings search, and interviewing techniques. One year of experience working in Human Resources, employment services or related; Bachelor’s Degree required.
Summer Music Instructor *
Summer Music Instructor June 13 – August 12: minimum five (5) years of industry-specific experience in the field (i.e. MIDI Production, performance, sound engineer, guitar, piano, violin, vocal, percussions, bass or sax). Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Ability to lead multiple ensembles.
Children Specialist *
Miami Lighthouse for the Blind seeks a Children’s Specialist who carries the major responsibilities for providing comprehensive rehabilitation/developmental training and family/home intervention services to children aged birth to six and their families. Bachelor’s Degree Required, Experience working with infants and toddlers.
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Openings at Girl Power Rocks * |
Girl Power Rocks, Inc. has the following openings:
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Available Positions at Breakthrough Miami * |
Grants & Communications Writer *
The Grants & Communications Writer is a critical member of the Development and Communications team and is primarily responsible for identifying funding opportunities from public and private sources, and writing polished proposals and grant applications to secure new and renewed funding, which will support fundraising efforts to meet an annual budget of $4.4M. The position will also support story development and organizational communications.
The Grants & Communications Writer must be highly organized, detail-oriented and able to work efficiently and creatively under deadline. The Writer will work closely with Program Leadership, including the Chief Strategy Officer, and should have strong research and logic skills.
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.
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Recruiting for Helpline Counselors at 2-1-1 |
Jewish Community Services is looking for Helpline Counselors for our 211 Miami Contact Center. The Helpline Counselor provides telephone information, referrals, crisis counseling as well as suicide intervention to callers upon completion of a thorough assessment and identification of most presenting needs. |
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Available Positions at The Miami Foundation |
The Miami Foundation is looking for community champions to join its team. They have a number of exciting programmatic, finance, and administrative roles currently open. They invite you to explore the available opportunities including: Economic Stability Director, Grants Administration Assistant, Staff Accountant, Development Officer and Community Investments Assistant. Learn more and apply below: |
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Career Opportunities at Easterseals South Florida |
Easterseals is always looking for talented and passionate candidates to join its extraordinary team. Are you ready to make a difference? Here are their open positions: Pre-School Head Start: Teacher Assistant, Teacher, Center Assistant an. Social Worker. School: Specials Needs Teacher and Teachers Assistant, Administrative Assistant and Coach. Apply through website below: |
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After-School Program Teacher at SBC Community Development Corporation |
SBC CDC Youth Zone located at Second Baptist Church in Richmond Heights, is looking for passionate and qualified candidates to join our out-of-school programming staff for kindergarten - fifth-grade classrooms. Responsibilities include homework assistance, tutoring, classroom management, and parent relations. Ideal candidates are retired or certified teachers, college students, and/or paraprofessionals. Interested persons contact Sharon Coleman at scoleman@sbccdc.com or 305.232.0499 ext 138. |
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Part-Time Teacher Needed at Coalition of Florida Farmworker Organization |
The position will be responsible for developing all academic activities for the program, writing and executing lesson plans based on state educational reading standards, and identifying reading problems in children and coming up with solutions to correct deficiencies. It will also administer reading pre-and post-tests, improve literacy through reading, writing, and speaking to improve students’ performance. The hours of the program are 3-7 p.m. in Florida City. |
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Available Positions at Urban Health Partnerships |
Urban Health Partnerships (UHP) is seeking candidates to join its team. This is a great opportunity to work at a nonprofit organization with the mission to invest in our communities by co-designing sustainable change and promoting equity and well-being across the life span.
Current job openings include: Operations and Finance Coordinator, Outreach and Training Coordinator, Food Systems Program Manager, and Community Liaisons. Learn more and apply by February 9 by clicking below.
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Available Positions at Institute for Child and Family Health Inc.
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The following positions are available at the Institute for Child and Family Health Inc.:
- Therapist
- Mental Health Targeted Case Manager
- Developmental Specialist II
- Educational Tutor
For complete job listing, descriptions, requirements and to apply, visit CAREERBUILDER and/or e-mail resume and cover letter by clicking below. |
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Available Positions at Miami-Dade County Public Schools |
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The Division of Exceptional Student Education announces immediate part-time and full-time openings for school psychologists. Applicants must have experience working with children and possess either a current certificate in school psychology from the Florida Department of Education or be licensed as a psychologist through the Florida Department of Health. |
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