November 30, 2022

Information, Input & Networking Session for Trust Parenting & Family Strengthening Grants on Dec. 15

Do you provide high-quality group, individual or home visiting parenting programming? If so, we encourage you to join us for our Information, Input and Networking session on Dec. 15, 9:30 a.m.-noon via Zoom.

This session will provide information on program requirements and gather your input. Coming in February, The Children’s Trust will be looking for applicants for a new 5-year funding cycle that will start in October 2023.  

The Parenting and Family Strengthening request for proposals (RFP) grant applications are scheduled to be released in February 2023, but don’t wait. Join our Information, Input and Networking session to learn more:

Celebrate 20th Anniversary of The Trust at HistoryMiami 

In honor of our 20th Anniversary, The Children’s Trust and HistoryMiami Museum have put together The Children's Trust 20th Anniversary Exhibition in the Community Gallery at the museum, 101 West Flagler St., Miami, FL 33130. The exhibition is free and is open regular museum hours through Dec. 11. It features a timeline of historical accomplishments, stories of those who helped make it what it is today and some of the children whose lives it impacted.

UM Team COACH: Support for Parenting Program Providers 

Live Trainings

1. Finding Stress Management Strategies that Work for You: Tuesday, December 6; 11 a.m.-noon. Click here to sign up or log in to Trust Academy.
2. Building the Road to Family Engagement: Practical Tools for Parenting Programs: Wednesday, December 14, 10-11 a.m. Click here to sign up or log in to Trust Academy.

Communities of Practice

1. Parent and Provider Stressors & Barriers: This CoP is held on the first Wednesday of each month from 10-11 a.m.
2. Recruitment, Outreach & Creating Support Networks: This CoP is held on the first Thursday of each month from 11 a.m.-noon.

NEW Online Courses

1. Identifying your Strengths and Boosting your Wellbeing
2. Defining Your Problems and Enhancing Your Perspective-Taking Skills
3. Your Guided Path to Generating, Evaluating, Implementing and Troubleshooting Solutions

Coaching and Consultation

Are you a Parenting Program provider interested in individualized coaching and/or consultation? Click here to fill out our Coaching Request Form or email us at teamcoach@miami.edu.

Volunteer Reviewers Needed for Funding Applications 

The Children's Trust is seeking volunteers to review funding applications. Requirements include: 

• Active and interested in improving the community
• Reside in and familiar with Miami-Dade
• At least 18 years of age
• English language fluency (written and spoken)
• Ability to utilize online application system
• Ability to carefully read applications and write feedback
• Attend training and debriefing meetings
• Commit 20-30 hours total time over four week period

Help us determine the programs that have the highest impact in the community. For details, visit link below: 

Live Virtual and In-Person Courses from Advocacy Network on Disabilities 

Navigating Community Resources 6-21 Years 

Live Virtual: Tuesday, December 13, 10-11:30 a.m.

Unsure what’s available or where to find help for children birth to five years with disabilities and their families? Join us for an introduction to the most helpful resources, and learn how to assist families navigate these systems of care.

Let’s Play Together – Practical solutions for adapting recreational activities

Live In-Person: Thursday, December 15, 10-11:30 a.m.

Town of Cutler Bay, 10100 SW 200th Street, Cutler Bay, Florida 33157

Table games, sports activities, simulations – come ready to play, and to learn some easy-to-implement adaptations so all children can participate. Find out about universal design and how it levels the playing field for all. 

These 3 Online Courses are always available through Trust Academy.

Inclusion Reimagined

Understanding The Children’s Trust Guidelines for Including Children with Disabilities

Successful Inclusion of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Part 1

To register for any of these trainings visit https://collabornation.net/login

or go to https://trustcentral.org and click on the Trust Academy link.

Also available: Coaching, Technical Assistance, and help working with an individual child or youth. Contact your Inclusion Specialist or Pat Donovan (pdonovan@advocacynetwork.org). 

Project RISE Trust Academy Spotlight: Introduction to Project Based Learning

Project Based Learning (PBL) is a way to engage youth by connecting them with real-world experiences; motivating them to solve problems in their communities and exposing youth to a wide range of career options. The Introduction to Project Based Learning course offers Youth Development staff an introduction on what the PBL journey is all about and is a prerequisite to the upcoming Applying Project Based Learning course. 

This course is located in the Trust Academy Course Catalog and is now available to take at your convenience. 

Children with Special Health Care Needs Wanted for FIU Study *

Florida International University is seeking to learn about the experiences of children and youth with special health care needs as they move toward adulthood. They will interview the child/ youth and their parent/caregiver. Each participant will receive a $10 gift card. Children/youth with special health care needs must be 16-22 years old, must be able to understand and speak English and have access to a mobile device or computer Those interested contact Francine Colas at 305.709.5855.

Citrus Family Care Network Looking for Behavioral Health Providers *

Citrus Family Care Network (FCN) is looking to identify and pre­ qualify providers that will offer a continuum of behavioral health services for children and families in Miami-Dade and Monroe County. All providers that wish to offer direct Behavioral Health services to children in the child welfare system will be required to complete a Request for Administrative Qualifications (RFQ) in order to join the Citrus Family Care Provider Network. FCN clients will not be referred to receive behavioral health services outside of this preferred provider network.

The goal of the network is to promote the safety, security and well-being of every child by offering a continuum of prevention, intervention and treatment services that are timely, comprehensive and evidence-based. Citrus Family Care Network is committed to providing our behavioral health partners with referrals, collateral information and a single point of contact to facilitate communication between parties.

Please see link below for additional information about the application process.

Be Strong International FREE Community Food Drive *

Be Strong International will host its FREE monthly food drive on December 8 at Demps Park (former Goulds) from 9 a.m. - noon on a first come, first served basis. They will be distributing food to up to 500 families in our community! Come on by to get your free nutritious food for the holidays! These food drives wouldn’t be possible without the collaborations of Farm Share, the office of Kionne McGhee, Miami-Dade County and Assure a Smile!

Leadership Miami Looking for Community Projects

Leadership Miami is one of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce’s premier programs with focus on leadership development and community impact. The program offers participants the opportunity to meet Miami’s leaders and to share an intensive learning experience that focuses on community issues and leadership development through a planned series of lectures, seminars, small group discussions and leadership skills exercises. A primary component of the program is a community service project. Each team of about 10 up-and-coming young professionals must complete a project that benefits the community and has long-lasting impact.

There is less than two weeks before the Leadership Miami 44 - spring application deadline. Leadership Miami is specifically seeking local nonprofits that need help on a special project and can partner with their program participants to bring it to fruition. 

Deadline to apply is Friday, December 2. However, LM program is run twice yearly, and interested nonprofit organizations not able to meet this deadline are encouraged to contact us to submit a project for a later class.

To learn more about the Community Project Proposals, click below:

Grant Opportunity from the Town of Cutler Bay

The Town of Cutler Bay established the Community Fund to improve the quality of life of the town’s residents through various ways and create supportive partnerships with local nonprofit organizations that help, support, and serve our community. Grant awards: $500 - $2,500. Grant cycle deadline: December 31. Priority areas: education, environment, culture, social services, and other philanthropic activities.

Health & Resource Fair in Homestead/Florida City on Dec. 10

The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County WIC Program is presenting the 9th Annual Homestead/Florida City Health & Resource Fair on Dec. 10 from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. There will be:

• Free Dental Services (Adults)
• Free Health Screenings
• Free Food by Farm Share
• Free Toys (Children under 12) *Must be present at the event, while supplies last
• WIC Information
• Health Education
• Book Giveaway
• Resources
• Mobile Services

The event will take place at the Homestead/Florida City WIC Clinic at 753 W. Palm Drive in Florida City.

For more information call 305.242.2459 or 786.336.1333.

Last Day for Survey for County's CBO Grant Program

The Children’s Trust is encouraging all service providers to share their ideas on the Miami-Dade County Community-Based Organization (CBO) Grant Program through a survey that has been extended until November 30. Also, please take advantage of the opportunities below to help shape an important grant program for our community.

Share your ideas with Miami-Dade County’s Office of Management & Budget (OMB) that is seeking input to inform enhancements to the CBO Grant Program. 

CBO Leaders, residents, and subject experts are invited to share ideas through:

• surveys (closing November 30)
• online discussion forums (December 5-9), or 
• written public comments (closing December 16). 

Residents may share ideas in English, Spanish or Haitian Creole. 

Building upon the momentum of Thrive305; results of the current effort will shape the CBO Grant Program that awards $15 million annually to more than 130 CBOs that provide social services in our community. 

For information, visit the website below. Staff contacts: Linda.Schotthoefer@miamidade.gov; Paola.Pierre@miamidade.gov. 

Free Webinars from Kristi House Education

Join community service providers at these free, upcoming online trainings:

• Stewards of Children: Dec. 6
• Problematic Sexual Behaviors of Children: Dec. 8
• Mental Health Series (Anxiety): Jan. 9, 23, 30

Click below for more info and registration:

Schedule a Free Mental Health Presentation for Families in Your Organization!

NAMI Miami is looking forward to teaching parents/caregivers among your organization about the warning signs of mental health issues and what steps to take if their loved one is struggling. Don’t hesitate to schedule our 90-minute virtual presentation “Ending the Silence” that includes the unique opportunity to listen to personal stories of both a young adult in recovery and a parent – for free!

Available Positions at The Children's Trust

Community Engagement Manager - ($55,968 Annual) 

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. 

Research & Evaluation Analyst - ($55,968 Annual)

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.

Solutions Specialist - ($55,968 Annual)

The Solutions Specialist executes on solutions design in response to business priorities and vetted requirements. This position conducts unit testing and validates use cases to ensure solution aligns with requirements. This position maintains and implements routine solutions under the guidance of senior Technology Design and Solutions team members.  

Occupational Therapy Assistants Needed at Crystal Academy

Crystal Academy is looking for energetic Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA) for a non-profit special needs school in Coral Gables. State of FL license required, along with a sense of fun and adventure! Crystal Academy, a center for Autism and related disabilities, is located in the heart of Coral Gables. The position is part/full time (25-40 hours per week) between the hours of 8 a.m.-5 p.m. The candidate will be working with children on the ASD spectrum.

Available Positions at Center for Family & Child Enrichment 

The Center for Family & Child Enrichment (CFCE) has several openings. Why join CFCE? Great benefits package, including a zero (0) cost out of pocket medical plan, 12 paid holidays and a competitive paid time off package. More importantly, there is a chance to make an invaluable impact in your community while growing and in a position with development opportunities available. You can also qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. For a list of vacancies, please click below or email careers@cfceinc.org.

Job Openings at Family Resource Center of South Florida

Family Resource Center of South Florida (FRC) is hiring! They are looking for full-time employees to support our team in the following available positions: Transportation specialist (driver), certified full case managers, full case manager specialist and parenting facilitator. FRC offers a rich benefit packet! 12 paid holidays, zero out of pocket medical, dental & vision, paid PTO, sick days, personal days, and qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness and more! Interested candidates can apply below: