Issue Date: February 11, 2026
Now published biweekly.

Provider Bulletin

From The Trust

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The Children's Trust is seeking proposals for a single organization to operate The Children’s Trust Youth Advisory Committee (YAC), a leadership development program for high school-age youth with a focus on service and civic engagement, especially relating to children and families in Miami-Dade County. The YAC serves as the youth voice of The Children’s Trust. The proposal should include student recruitment, staff engagement and retention, budgeting and purchasing, monthly meetings across Miami-Dade, activities, and local and out-of-town field trip planning and execution, student-led community service projects, and other program needs, while ensuring the program maintains The Children’s Trust YAC brand and identity. All proposals should also demonstrate experience with positive development of high school-age youth.

The request for proposals (RFP) will be released on February 25. For more information, visit The Trust's Grant Opportunities page by clicking below:

This Innovation Fund invitation to negotiate (ITN) will fund multiple entities, for up to $1,000,000, for innovative ideas and program designs that address existing community needs and have not previously been implemented in our community. Proposals should demonstrate the potential through research, education or program innovation to improve: a) Conditions in which children, families or communities live, work, play or learn, and/or b) Provision and/or coordination of services for children, families or communities. All proposed projects should demonstrate how they will benefit families with children within Miami-Dade County. Individual awards will not exceed $100,000.

The invitation to negotiate (ITN) application deadline is March 13. For more information, visit The Trust's Grant Opportunities page by clicking below:

Do you live in or near Miami-Dade County? Are you interested in making a positive impact in our community? The Children’s Trust is seeking dedicated volunteers to join our Application Reviewer pool for the upcoming Innovation Fund solicitation. This is an exciting opportunity to help select innovative projects that will benefit children and families in Miami-Dade County. 

Who Can Participate? 

• Community members aged 18 and older 
• Individuals passionate about children’s well-being 
• Those available to participate in a training and review applications during the designated review period- March 16-March 30, 2026 

For more information or to sign up, click below:

Are you ready to take your leadership skills to the next level? Join Leadership Academy, 9-month program that includes 360-degree evaluation, live subject matter expert designed sessions and peer groups! The Academy is a professional development program for supervisory level leaders to move to the next level of personal and professional growth. Applications are open through March 30, 2026. Apply below:

Data Driven Program Improvement *

Drive measurable impact with this dynamic training led by SkillBuild, powered by Breakthrough Miami. Discover how to identify key metrics, collect and analyze meaningful data, and turn insights into action to strengthen youth programs. This session empowers youth development professionals to use data as a catalyst for better decision-making, enhanced staff training, and improved youth outcomes. Strengthen your ability to tell compelling stories of success, create responsive programming, and build environments that support growth, engagement, and lasting impact. The session takes place Tuesday, February 17, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m., on Zoom. Register below:

Differentiated Literacy Instruction (DLI) small groups can be full of smiles, high fives, and fun games. Project RISE’s Engaging Literacy peer learning series will be an opportunity to discuss how to make supporting struggling readers effective and fun. Join them if you are a DLI instructor, someone who fills in for your DLI instructor when needed, or a youth development administrator who wants to learn more about engaging children during their 30-minute DLI activities. Those new to DLI and veteran instructors who have best practices to share with others are both welcome!

Project RISE is offering two sessions on February 24 to make sure all staff involved in DLI have the opportunity to attend.

Morning Session: 11 a.m.- 12:15 p.m.

Afternoon Session: 3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.

If you would like to attend, please register on the Trust Academy LMS or email us at the link below:

Are you a teacher eager to understand dyslexia, reading differences, and literacy? The Lucy Project, funded by The Children's Trust and part of Trust Academy partners, offers free, in-person and virtual workshops across Miami-Dade County year-round to support every child’s reading journey.

Teachers learn how to identify reading challenges and apply the science of reading and evidence-based instruction that create a lasting impact. For more information, visit link below:

An Administrator's Overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Are you an administrator, site director, or the person responsible for your organization meeting its legal obligations under the ADA? Join the Advocacy Network on Disabilities to be sure you are up to date on enrollment eligibility, reasonable accommodations, policies and procedures, and more.

Training takes place on Thursday, February 19 from 10 a.m.-noon on Zoom. Register below:

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:

From Other Agencies

The Citi Foundation has announced an open Request for Proposals (RFP) for a new round of its Community Finance Initiative. With this announcement, the Citi Foundation is committing $35 million in support to nonprofits working across the U.S. to advance household financial resilience, supporting programming that bolsters the financial stability, strength and safety of low-income communities. The deadline to submit is noon, on February 18.

If you or an organization in your network is interested in applying, please visit the link below for additional background and eligibility criteria.

The ViaPath Foundation launched its 2026 Impact Grants and is now accepting applications from nonprofit organizations across the United States that are committed to empowering at-risk communities. The Impact Grant will support programs that advance youth support, advocacy, and meaningful career pathways, helping individuals, families, and communities build brighter futures.

The 2026 Impact Grant reflects the Foundation’s mission to empower at-risk communities through holistic support—from early youth engagement and family stability to education, workforce readiness, and reentry support for justice-impacted individuals and veterans. Building on our 2025 initiative, in which the Foundation expanded its efforts to create greater impact by providing more resources and opportunities to those in our communities who need them most, we continue to develop programs and forge new partnerships that empower at-risk youth, support incarcerated veterans, promote successful reentry, and assist families affected by the justice system.

2026 Impact Grant Application Details

Application period runs through February 20. Complete the 2026 Impact Grant application form on the ViaPath Foundation website below. Email the completed form, along with all required materials, to info@viapath-foundation.org by February 20.

Kristi House’s January trainings are open for registration, all free of charge. Please share with any interested parents, providers, and partners. Register now at link below:

• Real Love Respects Series (Dating Violence Awareness): February 17, 24
• QPR Suicide Prevention Workshop (Question, Persuade, Refer): February 12
• Wellness & Me: February 25
• El Bienestar y Yo (Español): February 26

The Kemper Foundation’s 2026 Read Conmigo School Impact Grant application period is now open! These $10,000 grants support school- or program-wide initiatives that advance dual-language (Spanish-English) education for bilingual students at Title I elementary schools. Eligible schools must have an established dual-language (Spanish-English) program with at least one year of implementation. Grant applications must be submitted by the principal on behalf of their school by Sunday, March 15, at 11:59 p.m. local time.

For more information, including how to apply and FAQs, please visit The Kemper Foundation website below:

Spotlight Miami is a women’s giving circle where members contribute $1k or more annually with 100% of annual membership dues gifted to charities through a grant application process. Spotlight grants are for a one-year granting cycle. Previous year’s grantees can apply every three years. Grant awards up to $15k. Only charities located in Miami-Dade County are eligible to apply. Spotlight Miami prefers to fund organizations that have little access to major giving, an annual operating budget of $1.5 million or less, are an emerging charity, and for which our funds will have a big impact. Application and instructions can be accessed through the link below:

The Children's Bereavement Center's Lift From Loss Training Institute offers a Grief-Informed Training series for professionals helping bereaved families. The 4-course training series is designed to strengthen the ability of individuals and teams to offer meaningful support to those navigating loss. Participants will gain invaluable tools and insights to ensure that more individuals in our communities are grief-informed so that we can best support clients, staff, and each other in a meaningful and intentional manner after a significant loss in someone’s life.

The series is offered online through two options: 1.) On-Demand Training allows you to go at your own pace or 2.) Live Training is continuously held throughout the year. Contact them to see if you qualify for FREE training. CE credits are available for mental health professionals in Florida. For those who work in school settings, they offer alternative sessions that provide school-specific content to support grieving students.

Click below to learn more:

The FIU Knight Foundation School of Computing and Information Sciences is offering organizations a chance to take advantage of a 3-week, immersive, paid Sprinternship to undergraduate students. Organizations will get 2-5 FIU Computing and Science undergraduate students as paid interns (funding provided by the program, not the organization). The Sprinternships provide valuable work experience and a tech-industry résumé credential that helps students land their first summer tech internship. Each Sprinternship is uniquely designed by the hosting organization, ensuring a customized experience for both students and employers. For more information or to sign up to host a Sprinternship, click below:

The Teacher Accelerator Program (TAP) is now accepting applicants for the 2026 Cohort. TAP is a direct employment pathway for individuals with a bachelor’s degree or college seniors graduating in spring 2026 who are ready to become full-time classroom teachers. Participants will receive high-quality training, summer classroom experience with a $5,000 stipend, financial support, and support toward certification and job placement. Interested applicants can learn more and apply below or contact angelamorello@teacheraccelerator.org.

Partner Reports

When students show up, opportunity follows. When they don’t, the consequences extend far beyond the classroom. More than 9 million students nationwide are chronically absent, affecting academic achievement, graduation rates, workforce readiness, and long-term community outcomes. Attendance shapes whether students are positioned to succeed, making it a shared responsibility across schools, families, and communities. 

A new report released by the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations, made possible by the Helios Education Foundation, draws on more than 500 research sources and national experts to examine what truly improves student attendance. The findings are clear: 

• Research alone does not improve attendance. Impact depends on how effectively schools and communities translate evidence into action through coordinated, collective effort. 
• Chronic absenteeism is often a symptom of broader challenges, including health, housing, transportation, and family stress. Schools cannot address these barriers alone. 
• The pandemic reshaped how families engage with school. Successful approaches focus on rebuilding trust and ensuring school feels meaningful and relevant for families across all socioeconomic backgrounds. 
• Efforts are most effective when families and communities help shape solutions. Approaches done with families are more impactful than those imposed from the top down. 
• For school districts, strong implementation and continuous improvement matter more than selecting the “right” program. Ongoing data review and follow-through drive sustainable results. 

Click to read full report:

Provider Spotlight

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 highlighting them in this section of our Provider Bulletin simply named Provider Spotlight. 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)

Raza Mentors

This week, we are excited to highlight Raza Mentors, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that serves as a resource for youth in the Homestead and Florida City communities. Raza Mentors provides guidance and encouragement toward a productive future through a strong network of established professionals. Their mentoring network includes professionals, business owners, and community leaders who make themselves available to guide individuals toward specific career paths. While the majority of those mentored are high school students and recent graduates, individuals of all ages are encouraged to reach out for guidance. For more information on Raza Mentors, visit www.razamentors.org.

Career Opportunities

The Parks Foundation of Miami-Dade is seeking a dynamic Executive Director to lead fundraising, board engagement, operations, and community partnerships in support of one of the nation’s largest accredited park systems. This role drives philanthropic support for programs benefiting children, families, and communities across Miami-Dade County. The position is full-time and offers a salary of $90,000 base, plus performance-based compensation.

Apply by submitting a single PDF (resume + cover letter) to the email below. Request the full executive director profile at the same email.

Join United Way Miami's team and help strengthen families and communities. They have multiple openings across early childhood education, Mission United, marketing, Center for Financial Stability, and administrative support. Positions offer hybrid schedules, competitive pay, and PTO.

Interested? Apply now and share with someone who would be a great fit. Visit their careers page to view job details and submit your application at the link below:

Peer Support Specialist Needed 

UHealth at the University of Miami is looking for a Peer Support Specialist to be part of its Department of Pediatrics. The Peer Support Specialist provides a variety of services including but not limited to advocacy, training, facilitating recovery, educational and enrichment groups, linkages to community resources, and mentoring. Through their personal and professional experience, the Peer Support Specialist supports families and/or individuals seeking to achieve and sustain recovery to reduce the likelihood of recurrence. The Peer Support Specialist empowers families and/or individuals by teaching them how to navigate the behavioral health and child welfare systems to achieve resiliency and recovery as defined by the individual and/or family. The Peer Support Specialist acts as the “bridge” between the individual and/or family and the case manager or service provider, increasing awareness of their perspective and improving effectiveness of parent-professional partnerships. For more information and to apply, go to link below:

Case Worker 2

The University of Miami Health System, "UHealth", Department of Pediatrics- Perinatal Care has an exciting opportunity for a Full-Time Case Worker 2 (Housing and Employment Specialist) to work in Miami. The Case Worker 2 (Housing and Employment Specialist) monitors outcomes, data collection, and record keeping, and coordinates services for the respective population, including providing information about professional development opportunities, quality improvement strategies, and counseling to improve the client’s social and psychological conditions. The Case Worker 2 (Housing and Employment Specialist) assists those experiencing difficult situations by helping them find the community resources/services that they need, contributes to the development of family support plans, and monitors its implementation and modification. For more information and to apply, go to link below:

Victory for Youth is seeking a qualified and motivated individual to join its team as an On-Site Summer Feeding Program Assistant. This is a full-time position supporting the summer feeding program. Position duration: February through August. Must have proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, strong communication skills, detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities, able to adapt to program systems and tools. The ideal candidate will be reliable, organized and committed to supporting youth through the summer feeding program. 

Please contact Isabel Gonzalez at 786.286.4815 if interested.

Miami Lighthouse is hiring an Assistant Manager and Medical Records Coordinator for its Florida Heiken Children’s Vision Program to help ensure that children across Florida receive the vision care they need to succeed in school and life.

As Assistant Manager and Medical Records Coordinator, you’ll support daily operations, outreach to schools in Miami-Dade and statewide. This is a great opportunity to make a real difference in children’s lives while growing your leadership skills in a mission-driven environment. You'll be eligible for benefits including up to 15 days of PTO, 9 paid holidays, health, dental, vision, 401(k) match, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and more.

Educators

Ready for a meaningful change in your career? At Miami Lighthouse Academy, in collaboration with Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Early Steps, and the Early Learning Coalition, educators will empower blind and visually impaired students through innovative, inclusive education. The academy uses the HighScope Curriculum and Conscious Discipline to foster empathy, independence, and emotional growth.

Miami Lighthouse Academy is hiring an Exceptional Student Education Coordinator with experience managing IEPs, and a Case Manager with experience in Early Steps. Their benefits include up to 15 days of PTO, 9 paid holidays, health, dental, vision, 401(k) match, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and more.

If you are interested in joining the Miami Lighthouse Academy team and helping shape a future where every child can thrive, while enjoying a supportive work environment and excellent benefits, send your resume to the link below: employment@miamilighthouse.org

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:

•    Nurse Aide

•    Center Assistant

•    Teacher

•    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 the link below:

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