December 7, 2022

Last Days to Enjoy The Trust's 20th Anniversary Exhibit 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.

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:

SPARK Training on Dec. 17 *

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.

December training

Date: Saturday, December 17

Location: Juan Pablo Duarte Park Address: 2800 NW 17th Ave, Miami, FL 33142

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Please register for SPARK training via Trust Academy LMS.

Trust Office Closed December 26- January 2 *

The Children’s Trust family wishes everyone a safe and happy holiday and our best wishes for the New Year! Please note we will be closed from December 26 through January 2, reopening on January 3. The provider bulletin will resume on Wednesday, January 4.

With the closure, we want to ensure providers receive timely payment. For this to happen, your invoice needs to be approved by December 19. Please submit a complete invoice immediately to get payment before we close. Please take the time to review them carefully, so they are without errors. Regular payments will resume the week of January 9, 2023. 

Trust-funded providers, please feel free to continue submitting any outstanding invoices if your offices will be open from December 26 through January 2. However, we will only review or process invoices and payments once our office reopens on January 3.

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: 

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; Thursday, December 8; 10-11:30 a.m. 

Home Safety Training & Education; Thursday, December 8; 12-1:30 p.m.

Car Passenger Safety; Friday, December 9; 3-5 p.m.

Car Passenger Safety; Monday, December 12; 3-5 p.m.

Poisoning Safety; Tuesday, December 13; 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Home Safety Training & Education; Thursday, December 15; 10-11:30 a.m.

Home Safety Training & Education; Thursday, December 15; 12-1:30 p.m.

Water Safety; Friday, December 16; 3-4 p.m.

Car Passenger Safety; Monday, December 26; 3-5 p.m.

Suicide Prevention; Tuesday, December 27; 9 a.m.-11 a.m.

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

Home Safety Training & Education; Thursday, December 29; 12-1:30 p.m.

Car Passenger Safety; Friday, December 30; 3-5 p.m.

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. 

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). 

Get Ready for Project RISE's Applying Project Based Learning (PBL) Course *

Project RISE is about to launch its next Project Based Learning course, Applying Project Based Learning (PBL). If you and your program want to be ready to take this course when it arrives, then you will need to take the prerequisite Introduction to Project Based Learning (PBL) course if you have not already completed it. This course is located in the Trust Academy Course Catalog and is now available to take at your convenience. 

Winter Wonderland and Social Services at Belafonte TACOLCY Center *

Saturday, December 10, community members, families and, partners are invited to a free event catered to both children and adults. Look forward to the following: entertainment, Santa's visit, goody bags and gifts for children, and ongoing pro-social services for families in the area. Event starts at 11a.m. at Belafonte TACOLCY Center- 6161 NW 9 Avenue, Miami, FL 33127.

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.

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.

Free Webinars from Kristi House Education

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

• 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.  

Available Positions at Cayuga Centers *

Are you looking to help foster youth and families in need? Cayuga Centers is hiring developmental specialists, educational tutors, therapists, an after-school program security monitor, and a psychiatrist/medical director. It's good pay for good work! Visit link below to apply and see more details about all available positions.

Site Coordinator for FSU Young Parents Project *

FSU' Young Parents Project seeks a site coordinator to assist a home visiting project for court-involved teen parents and children in Miami-Dade & Broward counties. Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling with three years’ experience in working with families. Flexible schedule, reliable transportation, and Level 2 background check required. Apply by clicking below and searching Job ID 52758. Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer.

Care Coordinator at The Alliance for LGBTQ Youth *

The Alliance for LGBTQ Youth is hiring for a full-time care coordinator! The Alliance is in search of compassionate and deeply committed candidates dedicated to the well-being of LGBTQ young people. The position is field-based in North Miami-Dade and requires ability to support countywide programming. Salary range: $40,000-$44,000 annually. Benefit package includes: 11 paid holidays, zero out of pocket medical and dental, and competitive PTO package. Click below for more information: