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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-00057 01-28-2008 2007 Annual ReportLeading the Way for Our Children's Future. %.44% ti 0 • I The Children`sTrust 2 0 0 7 Annual Report Message From the CEO Lreading the way for all our children's future is how we define our role at The Children's Trust To lead means "to guide in direction, course, action or opinion; to show the way; to go first.' Created by the voters in 2002. The Children's Trust has transformed the way services are delivered to children and families in ANVIiami-Dade County, improving the lives of hundreds of thousands and strengthening our community's commitment to children. The Children's Trust has laid a foundation for several signature program areas, one of them being a multi -faceted health initiative we call HealthConnect. This year we launched HealthConnect InThe Early Years, so all women giving birth for the first time, as well as all expectant teens, can access the resources, support and information to give their new families the best possible start. This is being accomplished through voluntary, ree home visits by trained family coaches As they grow, children in public schools benefit from HealthConnect In Our Schools, where health teams of nurses, social workers and health aides are on hand to address students' daily health needs and ensure access to a pediatrician or family doctor This year we added 70 more schools and will have another 50 on line by next August, reaching more than half the student body in this country's fourth largest school district. This unique model of health delivery in our schools is already being recognized nationally We are reaching upwards of 45,000 children In our after -school programs and summer camps and are especially proud that we have helped to remove barriers for children with disabilities. These programs, invaluable to working parents, offer children academic support plus sports, art, music, theater, technology, ecology and other opportunities to enrich lives and expand horizons. Higher -quality child care is on its way. With the design completion of our Quality Counts initiative. we have begun with numerous partners to Implement a rating and improvement system that will review early learning programs according to high -quality standards, using a five-star rating method to assure those standards and offering incentives for providers to reach new goals. This transformative system will help parents make informed choices about the best early care and education for their children. This is critical because early quality care feeds a love for learning that sets the stage for a child's lifetime of success. The Children's Trust 211 Helpline connected more than 35,000 parents, caregivers and teens to programs and services in 2007. The Helpline also links providers, psychologists and school administrators to other professionals. We are inspiring our partners to embrace higher standards by requiring that they demonstrate the impact they are having on children and families. This means greater accountability and organizational capacity As we enter our fourth full year of grant -making and program monitoring, we continue to find ways to become even more strategic and effective The Children's Trust is a dedicated source of funding, and our revenues are generated through taxpayer contributions A homeowner whose residence is assessed at the median taxable value, minus homestead exemption, pays S61 a year toward The Children's Trust - or just over a dollar a week. We cannot be all things to all people, but we pledge to continue to be bold in our vision and not veer from our commitment to our signature programs that support children with special needs as well as parents and young mothers, bring health care to public schools; increase the quality of child care and early education; provide enriching after -school experiences, and connect families to programs through our 211 Helpline. We will continue to lead the way for the future of all our children, but need the public's support to guarantee it. We are eager for the day when in Miami -Dade all young mothers have access to the support and services they need; when all children have access to health care services; when all children can be assured a high -quality early care, and education experience and the day when there are no more waiting lists for after -school programs or summer camps. We have made significant progress on all these counts. This August 26, The Children's Trust will be on the ballot, asking voters to reauthorize our continued existence, this time in perpetuity. The Children's Trust can be a permanent beacon of light toward a brighter future for children and families In Miami -Dade County. Thank you for your support. Thank you for coring Modesto E. Abety President and CEO Photography by J 99% of parents whose child attended a Children's Trust summer camp said their child was safe there 99% of parents whose child attended a Children's Trust summer camp said they would recommend the program to other parents 99% of parents with children in a Children's Trust -funded after -school program said their child liked the program Sandi Sellers with her grandchildren Peace of Mind for Working Parents While Helping Children Reach Their Maximum Potential Serving 45,000 children in summer and after -school programs Summer and after -school programs are a priority of The Children's Trust. During the time of day when children are most prone to juvenile crime and experimentation with drugs, alcohol and sex, these programs safeguard children and youth, challenge them academically, and keep them physically active and culturally enriched. For working parents and caregivers, nothing is more important when 3 p.m. rolls around, or summer arrives, than knowing their child is safe, engaged and not wandering the streets or home alone. No one can better attest to that then Sandi Sellers, who suddenly became responsible for five grandchildren after her son and his fiancee were called to active duty in Iraq at the same time. With a full time job of her own and a grown daughter with three children already living with her, the additional five children led her to seek immediate help. She found it at the Dave and Mary Alper Jewish Community Center, which found placement for all eight children this summer with funding from The Children's Trust. In 2008, The Children's Trust will dedicate an additional $13 million to summer and after -school programs, for a maximum investment of $48.7 million, inclusive of children with disabilities. Nearly 45,000 children benefitted in every corner of Miami -Dade County. Our high -quality programs increase academic achievement by emphasizing parental involvement and literacy as well as physical fitness and social skills. They also increase exposure to the arts, sciences, technology and math and make a special effort to have children with disabilities included alongside typically developing children. 104,000 health services were provided to students in our HealthConnect school health suites Helped 1,700 children or their family members successfully qualify for affordable medical plans Promoting the Health and Safety of All Children Without good health, children can't do their best in school or become contributing members of society. This is why The Children's Trust has made health and safety a growing focus of its investment strategy. Beginning with our HealthConnect initiative, The Children's Trust is increasing access to health services for children and families through their communities, public schools and homes. This three - tiered approach provides broad health access for all children, prenatal through adolescence. Less than two years old, yet already recognized as a national model, HealthConnect is altering the landscape of preventive health care delivery in Miami - Dade County. The most recent tier, implemented in 2007, is HealthConnect InThe Early Years. In partnership with the Healthy Start Coalition of Miami -Dade, family coaches are now making free, voluntary home visits to teen and first-time mothers to help new families make the best possible start. These family coaches educate new parents about breastfeeding and parenting skills as well as infant behavior, development, nutrition and injury prevention. Now in its second year of operation, HealthConnect In Our Schools is placing nurses or nurse practitioners, social workers and health aides in Miami - Dade public schools. The results are impressive. School administrators say they are calling 911 far less often for student health emergencies; students with minor ailments are able to be treated and returned to class, and sick students are quickly and appropriately evaluated, then sent home with follow-up instructions. Parents generally are more responsive to calls from trained nurses and social workers than to clerical staff who handled these duties before health teams joined the schools. Also in its second year, HealthConnect In Our Community guided more than 40,000 residents to critical health care coverage and services. Neighborhood by neighborhood, community outreach specialists are helping connect children and families to primary care physicians, medical insurance and other health services. In 2008, The Children's Trust will commit an additional $14.8 million to the HealthConnect initiative. This 55 percent increase will bring our total investment in health to $26.9 million. It is administered in collaboration with Miami -Dade County Public Schools, Miami -Dade Department of Health and approximately 16 community health providers. In addition to HealthConnect, The Children's Trust invests in programs that protect and promote the well-being of children and their families. Those programs provide oral health and dental services; heighten awareness about vehicle and water safety; replicate the national Healthy Steps program that supports close relationships between pediatric health professionals and parents; and provide infant development and mental health education in child care settings. Other Children's Trust -funded programs address nutrition, obesity prevention, community gardening and healthy cooking skills, asthma screening and management, and family supports after a premature birth and neonatal unit hospitalization. 92% of parents and caregivers improved parenting skills by participating in a Children's Trust -supported program More than 1,000 infants and young children screened in Children's Trust -funded early childhood programs showed on -target overall developmental skills Fostering Early Learning and Positive Parenting: 9 Windows of Opportunity The first five years of a child's life are the windows of opportunity for learning. Recognizing how critical it is to take full advantage of these early years, The Children's Trust strives to improve the quality of child care, promote early literacy and strengthen families through parent support and skill -building. In 2007, more than 2,500 children birth to age 5 received services through Children's Trust -funded programs. Improving child care Nearly three of every four young children in Miami -Dade County are cared for by someone other than a parent during the day. As a result, it's crucial that early care and education settings are the best they can be. After two years of community planning, The Children's Trust launched Quality Counts in 2007, a voluntary rating and improvement system that reviews early learning programs according to clearly defined, high -quality standards and offers supports and incentives to help providers reach goals. Scholarships encourage child care workers and educators to improve care -giving skills through vocational schools or college courses. Via its five-star method of evaluation, Quality Counts will become a user-friendly and valuable tool for thousands of parents in Miami -Dade who struggle to make informed child care choices for their children. The Children's Trust is dedicating $7 million to fully execute the Quality Counts initiative in 2008. Other funding partners include the Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade/Monroe and The Early Childhood Initiative Foundation/Ready Schools Miami. A • Parents are a child's first and best teacher A number of programs funded by The Children's Trust stress the importance of early bonding, positive parenting and literacy. More than 4,300 parents benefited from these programs in 2007. One of them, honored for excellence by The Children's Trust, promotes early literacy at pediatricians' offices and clinics. The Family Learning Partnership's "Reach Out and Read Miami" program funds the ability of doctors to give away free books and offer parents a "prescription to read" to their child every day. Florida International University's Parents as Teachers for You (PAT) is a home visitation program that combines the nationally recognized "Born to Learn" curriculum with Dr. T. Berry Brazelton's now famous Touchpoints approach to early childhood development. Yadira Veres' experience with PAT is a dear example of how this Children's Trust -funded program is making a positive impact. "I just didn't realize how much time, attention and care a child needs," IMP she said, and asked for help. A specialist visited Yadira at home, sometimes spending several hours to demonstrate exercises, address concerns and share information. "I appreciated every second and tried to absorb every bit of information," Yadira said afterwards. Through PAT, as well as the University of Miami's "Families First" and other programs, parents are taught how to nurture and raise their infants and young children with confidence; how to disciplinEj them appropriately at different stages of development, and how to manage the stress of balancing work and family. I Helping Children with Disabilities Reach New Heights One in every five children in Miami- Dade County is considered to have a special need, and there is no greater demonstration of The Children's Trust's commitment to improve the lives of all children and families in Miami -Dade County than its efforts on behalf of these children. Although some of our programs in this area focus exclusively on disabled children, the majority stress inclusion and integration with children in the general population. They range from programs that help the severely physically disabled or visually impaired to those with such developmental conditions as autism and ADHD. Funded by The Children's Trust, The All Children Together (ACT) Resource Network is a comprehensive county -wide resource for training, capacity building, advocacy, and promoting best practices for children 410111;1110Pr Pitt.*° with disabilities and their families. Parent to Parent of Miami is another organization we invest in that serves as a powerful support network for parents or caregivers raising children with disabilities. These programs demand much smaller teacher/child ratios and, in some cases, the attention required may even be one-on-one. This year's $11.3 million commitment in this area will be increased by 29 percent in 2008 for a total of $16.1 million. Three -year -old Alina has been blind since birth. Her father, Tedi Draghici, a university math professor, expressed his appreciation to The Children's Trust for our support of the Miami Lighthouse's "Blind Babies" program where he attended weekly consultations over the past year with a specialist. Alina and Tedi Draghici "We've learned so many things that we wouldn't even have thought about regarding children with visual problems," Draghici said. The funds you are providing to them is money excellently spent." The Children's Trust envisions the acceptance of children with disabilities in all aspects of life and a community where all children have equal access to supports and services. Our funding helps foster a life-long quality of life and independence for children with disabilities and their families. Typically developing children who assist, nurture and befriend children with disabilities benefit enormously from their interaction. 4;o 1 1 *41 94% of youth attending employment skills programs became more prepared to enter the workforce 869 youth who attended a Children's Trust -funded program participated in civic activities or volunteer community projects Inspiring Our Youth on a Pathway to Success Positive youth development If we truly want our children to become responsible decision -makers, contribute to their communities and enjoy a positive future, then we must provide guidance and encouragement. The Children's Trust supports life skills training that focuses on helping adolescents make the right choices; cope with anger and anxiety; understand boundaries; develop communication skills with parents and peers; resist drugs and other substances; create non-violent relationships; build self- confidence; resolve conflicts, and prevent unwanted pregnancy, HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases. In 2007, 14,250 youths ages 6-18 received services through our programs. r Some programs focus on preparing kids for the challenging transition to middle school, while others emphasize volunteering to encourage community awareness, social responsibility and civic engagement. Other life -skills programs highlight the teaching of work ethics and impart employment skills, bridging the gap between academics and real -world experience or even showing kids how to become successful entrepreneurs. Breakthrough Miami uses a rigorous studies program to prepare students for college. Josiane Apollon has three children, all of whom attended the program. Her 17-year-old will be attending a top college next year and her middle son, Dominique, is attending Breakthough's after -school program. Josiane Apollon with sons Adrien and Dominique "Breakthrough incorporates education with fun and it teaches students to love school and to love doing your homework and schoolwork," Dominique told The Children's Trust board. "It has not only made me a better student, it's made me a better person." Ms. Apollon's youngest son, Adrien, attended the Breakthrough summer camp. "Breakthrough really helped me a lot with middle school," he said. "I really liked two of my classes — biology and global war. I never knew I could learn so much about World War II and brains and things" Other programs, like one offered by Kristi House, teach kids to protect themselves from falling victim to sexual abuse and date rape. Such programs communicate positive messages through() leadership clubs, counseling, tutoring, workshops, role playing and even improvisational theater. Peer -to -peer or adult mentoring is an important component of our programs that foster youth development. Many of them, such as Big Brothers and Big Sisters, have been very successful in providing family support and increasing high school graduation rates. Take Stock in Children provides incentives, such as college scholarships, to young people wht) complete their program successfully. 95% of children/youth participating in art - related programs increased their knowledge and improved artistic skills in targeted areas Inspiration Through the Arts The visual arts, orchestras, choirs, dance, drama, film - all this and more - represent the varied opportunities that children are exposed to through programs funded by The Children's Trust. These programs are culturally enriching, stimulate artistic expression, and build self-esteem and improve academic achievement. In addition to the more than $1 million in arts programs directly funded by The Children's Trust, a $1 million Trust grant to the Miami -Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs funded 68 community arts programs in 2007, involving more than 142,000 children. A $500,000 increase was awarded for 2008. Many of this year's grants went to not -for -profit arts organizations that brought their unique programs to public schools for the first time. Others operate in neighborhood centers, municipal buildings, parks and other locations. Zemia Edmondson attended the Miami Children's Theater summer program this year. Each day she proudly showed her family the newest magic trick she'd A learned. Her mother Ashley Kehoe was very impressed with the program and observed how her daughter's self-esteem increased as she learned'•skills and made new friends. "I was just overwhelmed with the quality of care Zemia was getting," her mother said, adding, "The theater program really enables children to be themselves and helped us feel more part of a community after relocating from Washington D.C." Other established programs that have expanded -thanks to The Children's Trust - boast more long-term, proven results. Ninety-five percent of students from the Thomas Armour Youth Ballet who audition at the New World School of the Arts are admitted, and 100 percent of students who stay with the program either enter a university dance program or go on to dance professionally. Ashley Kehoe with Soleil and Zemia Preventing Violence and Saving Lives Although programs designed to prevent youth violence have always been at the core of our youth development focus, The Children's Trust began placing special emphasis on reducing gun violence last year after a succession of young people died in gun -related murders in Miami - Dade County. Guided by national models and tailored to the specifics of our community, our Youth Violence Prevention initiative seeks to address the high rates of child neglect and abuse, delinquency, truancy, poor school achievement, low employment and extreme poverty that can contribute to violence. In 2007, contracts were initiated with six lead agencies in Miami -Dade neighborhoods with the highest youth homicide rates. With just several months of operation last year, we were already exceeding the number of youths expected to be served. In 2008, The Children's Trust full expenditure of funding) of approximately $3.5 million annually will heighten the impact. This initiative's six lead agencies are partnering with an average of 15 agencies each, sharing resources to build the strongest coalition possible against youth violence. In all, the Youth Violence Prevention initiative pools the resources of more than 90 independent partners, including grassroots organizations, law enforcement and faith -based organizations - all delivering services ,.{ and working collaboratively to uproot the violence plaguing many communities in Miami -Dade County. q 16 35,000 Callers Get Help by Dialing 211 211 The Children's Trust Helpline connects parents, caregivers and youth to programs and services in Miami - Dade County. Operated by Switchboard of Miami, the trilingual, 24-hour helpline is a single point of entry for families in crisis or those who are just in need of simple information or referrals. For example, call volume in May exploded when The Children's Trust encouraged parents to register their children for summer camp by calling 211. Our extensive multi -media advertising campaign designed to connect families to services resulted in 35,000 callers getting the help they needed. Trained telephone counselors use an online searchable database of more than 3,600 available social service programs when helping callers with their most pressing issues. The Helpline also is a valuable resource and referral tool for professionals and social service agencies coordinating services for families. ili The Children's Trust DIAL 211 HELPLINE Providing Seed Money to Small Agencies Serving Children and Families in the Community Responding to the concerns of the community, The Children's Trust offered one-time starter grants to small neighborhood -based organizations with the potential to grow and establish themselves among Miami-Dade's service community. The response to this funding opportunity was overwhelming. More than 200 agencies submitted proposals. Ninety-one agencies were selected to receive the maximum $50,000 starter grant awards. In 2007, nearly $4.3 million was funded in total to these agencies, small in size and budget, but rich in spirit, commitment and innovation. Many of these programs turned out to be especially worthy investments. These dynamic programs span a range of service approaches that include the Karen Peterson & Dancers, which explores movement and music with disabled children; Experience Aviation, where pilot Barrington Irving's after -school and summer program tutors in math, science and technology, while encouraging children to pursue careers in aviation; and First Autism Consulting and Training, which makes home visits to counsel and train on autism spectrum disorders. Funding for another program, The Shimmy Club, offers an especially inspiring example of the potential for these grants. The Shimmy Club teaches tango dancing to visually impaired students to boost their self-esteem, body awareness and social MINA skills. At a critical moment, the relatively small amount of funding allowed two women with an exciting idea to birth a program that has now received national media attention and exploded in audienc and growth potential. 17 18 Coordinating Service Delivery for the Most Vulnerable Service Partnerships provide direct, comprehensive, wrap -around services to children, youth and their families. These partnerships either target specific at -risk populations or address the needs of specific communities in the county. The goal of service partnerships is to generate a comprehensive "system of care" to plug the gaps in a fragmented system and coordinate the resources already at work in our community. Of the 18 service partnerships approved for initial planning in 2006, 10 have matured into full implementation. Of these 10, six had pilot service activities that combine planning with the delivery of complex, multi -layered care. During this pilot period, 2,183 children and youths from birth to age 18 and their families were served through this integrated model. Designated lead agencies bear primary responsibility to The Children's Trust and for stewardship of the funds. The University of Miami Mailman Center for Child Development's Young Children with Special Needs and Disabilities Council coordinated service delivery for 250 special needs children, while the Honda Immigrant Advocacy Center's Immigrant Children's Legal Service Partnership coordinates services for 400 children whose parents lack legal status. At the same time, it is helping to shift public policy by calling attention to the plight of these children. The Alliance for Gay Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Youths met all service outcomes for 335 youths, helping them transition to independent living, enhancing self-esteem and teaching coping skills. Service partnerships operate in 14 communities around the county, while five partnerships target specific at -risk populations countywide. These partnerships target four broad focus areas: maternal, infant and child health needs; safety, injury, and trauma prevention; risky behaviors among youth, and the special needs of children with disabilities and their families. 19 Promoting Laws and Policies to Change Children's Lives Laws and policies to improve the lives of children and families are greatly needed in our state, and in 2007 The Children's Trust, as part of the Florida Children's Services Council, energized its presence at the State Capitol, both advocating for children's issues and sensitizing legislators to the needs and benefits of a society that safeguards and nurtures its children. Despite the tougher than usual economic time, The Children's Trust, working with other child advocates around Florida, managed a number of important accomplishments. A governor's Children and Youth Cabinet was created and will begin to fill a much -overdue void for a mechanism to coordinate the many agencies that provide services for children in the state. Two members of The Children's Trust board - Dr. Judith Schaechter and David Lawrence, Jr. - were appointed to this important body. For Florida's universal voluntary prekindergarten programs, advocacy efforts earned a small increase of $51 per student. Our resolve was also important in helping KidCare turn the corner in enrollment. In recent years this critical children's health insurance program had dropped children from its rolls due to excessive restrictions, resulting in the Toss of millions of dollars in potential federal funds. In 2007, Florida Healthy Kids once again added children, thanks to an increase of $18 million - which will generate $54.6 million in federal match dollars. The governor's leadership on outreach made this possible, aided by the efforts of CFO Alex Sink's ad hoc KidCare "Simplification Commiffee," on which The Children's Trust policy director served. We also helped secure a number of additional improvements to the independent living program, which assists foster care kids in their transition to adulthood. Our efforts furthered the,' ( creation of a "Blueprint Commission" charged with guiding reform of Florida's juvenile justice system. Spreading the Word About Our Programs and Initiatives Communication helps connect families to programs and services they need most. Outreach efforts, public awareness campaigns, printed materials, media, community events and other resources help us reach and inform families. In addition to the increased call volume at 211 The Children's Trust Helpline, research in 2007 told us that more than half of the population in Miami -Dade County now knows about The Children's Trust and our good work. Community outreach Besides television and radio, grassroots community outreach is at the heart of our efforts. Our own community outreach coordinators, outside support staff, street teams and our own board members, act as an army of goodwill ambassadors about everything The Children's Trust has to offer. By distributing thousands of printed resource materials at community events, fairs, malls and places of worship, more and more families learned how to access the variety of services we support that can make a difference in their lives. Promoting adoption In addition to promoting programs funded by The Children's Trust, we continued our partnership with Our Kids of Miami -Dade/ Monroe and WPLG Local 10 to promote the adoption of foster children. In 2008, we will embark on an ambitious project to create a museum -quality, traveling photo exhibit of children in foster care who are looking for permanent and loving parents to call their own. Increasing pre-k registration This year we partnered with the Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade/Monroe to produce a public awareness campaign that significantly boosted registration of Miami -Dade 4 year olds in the state's voluntary prekindergarten program. The biggest weekend resource fair in Miami -Dade For the first time ever, we brought all our funded providers under one roof to showcase our services to the community. The Children's Trust Family Expo attracted an estimated 35,000 people for a non- stop, two-day extravaganza that exposed families to funded programs and initiatives while having a great time! Honoring those Om inspire us Now a hallmark community event, our Champions for Children awards ceremony honored the people and agencies that serve as role models because of their extraordinary dedication to children and families. This year's honorees included: Alonzo and Tracy Mourning, Sister Marie Carol Hurley, Florida Sen. Nan Rich, Arlene Bouza-Jou of the Miami -Dade County Park and Recreation Department, Loretta Duva'-,/ Miami -Dade Family Learning Partnership, Teen Up -Ward Bound and the University of Miami Debbie Institute. L to R: Calvin Russell, Jannie Russell, Arlene Bouza-Jou, Dr. Lee Sanders, Lisa Blair, Modesto E. Abety, Tracy Wilson Mourning, David Lawrence Jr., Senator Nan H. Rich, Mary Lane, Loretta Duvall and Dwight Lauderdale r 1111 Being all about accountability and results 4110ft True leadership requires a commitment to accountability and showing measured results. In every facet of our operation, The Children's Trust emphasizes accountability. We are rigorous in documenting the impact of our investments to ensure funded programs are making a difference in the lives of children and families. In turn, we strive to increase the ability of providers to measure and demonstrate program effectiveness and outcomes. Programs are individually evaluated on -site to make sure they are fiscally responsible, as well as to measure participant outcomes, and identify areas where they may improve. Research that guides us The Children's Trust gathers data and conducts research to inform the public and policymakers about the needs of children in Miami -Dade. This year, our Research and Evaluation Department began two significant research projects that will be released in 2008. The first is a comprehensive survey of parents throughout Miami -Dade County. This study provides data on child health and well- being, and permits analysis by geographic area, age range and race/ethnicity. Additionally, we are producing a visually engaging report highlighting indicators of child well-being in the areas of health, safety, school readiness, education and youth development. The report is information -rich and reveals trends over time. It also makes comparisons within Miami -Dade County communities, as well as across Florida and the nation. Both of these projects identify specific unmet needs for services in our primary impact areas. Comprehensive and accurate statistical data help the community understand The Children's Trust's progress toward fulfilling its mission and help our community make informed and data -driven investments in child and family services. Training and capacity building Helping service providers meet requirements for accountability and best practices requires extensive support. The Children's Trust provides trainings on a variety of programmatic, fiscal and administrative topics in addition to hosting regular provider meetings, open houses, conferences, workshops and other forums. For example, our signature After -School Solutions and Survive the Summer conferences attract hundreds of participants. In 2007, we facilitated 77 training sessions, covering 46 training topics for over 2,200 participants. This year The Children's Trust was a driving force in developing the Miami - Dade Community Training Collaborative, designed to bring together major training facilitators in Miami -Dade to reduce duplicated training efforts and provide a central clearinghouse for activities related to training and professional development. 25 26 Prpgrams and Agencies Funded by The Children's Trust in 2007 Abriendo Puertas Abundant Living Citi Church Academy for Kids Actors Playhouse frican Caribbean Adult Mankind Advocate Program All Florida Youth Orchestra Alliance for Musical Arts America Scores Miami American Children's Orchestras for Peace Amigos for Kids Angels Reach Development Enrichment Center Arts Ballet Theater of Florida Arts for Learning Ars Flores Symphony Orchestra ArtSpring spira of Florida Association for Retarded Citizens Autism Consulting & Training Ayuda Belafonte Tacolcy Center Beta Tau Zeta ROYAL Association, Bethel Family Enrichment Center Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami Brownsville Community Development Corp. CACEC Carrfour Supportive Housing Catholic Charities - South Dade Child Care CCDH Center for Emerging Art Center for Family and Child.Enrichment Center for the Advancement of Jewish Education Centro Mater Childcare Services Children's Forum Children's Home Society Citizens for a Better South Florida Citrus Health Network City of Hialeah Out -of -School Program City of Miami Beach Out -of School Program City of Miami Gardens - Youth Crime Prevention City of Miami Parks and Recreation City of Miami - Office of the Mayor Youth Program City Theater CMB Visions Unlimited Communities in Schools Community Concert Assoc. Community Health of South Dade Community Outreach MinistriesrEnterprises Community Partnership for Homestead Concerned African Women Cool Kids Learn Creative Children's Therapy Cuban American National Council Dade Community Foundation Daily Bread Food Bank Dance Now! Ensemble Dave and Mary Alper JCC Directors United for Quality Discovery Me Preschool Diva Arts Diving First Kung Fu Divine Sports Dominican -American National Foundation Drug Free Youth in Town Early Childhood Quality Consultants Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade/Monroe Easter Seals South Florida Economic Opportunity Family Health Center Edinfo Access Educate Tomorrow Ekklesia Elijah Network Empowerment Christian Community Corporation enFamilia Everybody Wins! South Florida Excel Tutoring Services Experience Aviation Family & Children Faith Coalition Family Central Family Counseling Services of Greater Miami Family Life Center Fanm Alysyen Nan Miyami Fantasy Theater Factory Fellowship of Christian Athletes Florida Film Institute Florida Grand Opera First Impression Lotus Society Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center Florida International University Florida Introduces Physical Activity and Nutrition to Youth Florida Memorial University Florida State University Foster Care Review Foundation of Community Assistant and Leadership Fredick Brachter & Company Gables Stage Girl Scout Council of Tropical Florida Greater Miami Youth Symphony Haitain Organization of Women Hands in Action - Manos en Accion Hands on Miami Happy Children of Overtown Harambee Have a Ball Health Choice Network Healthy Start Coalition of Miami -Dade Education and Outreach Helping Hands Youth Center Heroes Unite Historical Association of Southern Florida Homestead Christian Hope Community Development Corp. Homestead Police Department - Youth Crime Prevention Hosanna Community Foundation Human Services Coalition of Dade County I Have a Dream-Overtown Informed Families/The Florida Family Partnership Institute for Child and Family Health Institute for Special Minds in a Learning Environment James E. Scott Community Assoc. Jay's Learning Center I Jean Piaget Academy Jewish Community Center of South Florida Jobs for Miami Just Kids Centers Justice & Securities Strategy Karen Peterson & Dancers Kayleens Learning Center Keys to Communication Kids Paradise Childcare & Learning Center Kids Hope United Kids Learning Center of South Dade Kidworks, USA Kidz XL Kristi House Kwon, Jae-Hwa Taekwon Do, Miami La Salle Day Care Academy Latinos United in Action Center Lawyers for Children Liberty City Optimist Club of Florida Life and Learning Centers Life Impact Life Skills Little Angels Academy March of Dimes Foundation Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center Martin Memorial Children Services McDonalds Playworld Miami All Stars Miami Beach Community Health Center Miami Bethany Community Services Miami Children's Hospital Miami Children's Museum Miami Contemporary Dance Company Miami -Dade County Office of the Child Advocate Miami -Dade Family Learning Partnership Miami -Dade Police Athletic League (PAL) Miami -Dade CAA Head Start Miami -Dade Community Action Agency Miami -Dade County Parks and Recreation Department Miami Dance Machine Miami Ensemble Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired Miami Momentum Dance Company Miami Stage Company Miami Symphony Orchestra Miami Overseas Chinese Association Multi Ethnic Youth Group Association Multi -Ethnic Youth Group Association Murray Dranoff Foundation Museum of Contemporary Art Museum of Science My Little World Neat Stuff New Horizons Community Mental Health Center New Jerusalem Community Development Corp. New World School of the Arts Neytz haChochma Non -Violence Project USA North Beach Development Corp. Nova Southeastern University One Art Our Kids of Miami Dade/Monroe Overtown Youth Center Parent to Parent of Miami Peace Be Still Youth Development Center PEACE Community Development and Betterment Outreach Corp. Peace Education Foundation Performing Arts Center Trust Phoenix Community Corp. Playground Theater for Young Audiences Public Health Trust/Jackson Health Systems Quality United Education Read 2 Succeed Recapturing the Vision International Regis House REM Learning Center of South Florida Re -Think and Re -Use Center Safe School South Florida dba/GLSEN South Florida Sandor Weiner School of Opportunity Sant La Haitain Neighborhood Center Second Baptist Church of Richmond Heights Shake -A -Leg Shalom Community Church Smart Kids South Dade Weed and Seed South Florida After School All Stars South Florida Council -Learning for Life South Florida Urban Ministries South Florida Workforce South Florida Youth Soccer Association South Miami Alliance for Youth Speaking Hands Spirit Ministry St. Agnes Rainbow Village Community Development Corp. Starbot Summerbridge Miami Switch Hitter Baseball Switchboard of Miami Take Stock in Children Teen Up -Ward Bound 27 Funded Programs and Agencies (continued) The Alternative Directions Music Industry Training The Bertha Abess Children's Center The Biscayne Foundation The Carrie Brazer Center for Adults & Alternative Approaches The Child Assault Prevention Project of South Florida The Dellutri Christmas Foundation The Excel Academy The Family Christian Association of America The JPM Centre at Miami Gardens Drive The Moore Space The On it Foundation The Portrait of Empowerment The Resource Room The Richmond-Perrine Optimist Club The Roxy Theater Group "he Samantha Foundation The Shimmy Club The South Florida Boys Choir The Theater Institute of South Florida The Thinking Child Academy The Thinking Child Learning Center The Thomas Armour Youth Ballet The Tigertail Productions The Village South Therapy for Today Thumbelina Learning Center Town of Cutler Bay Out -of School Program Trinity Church TROY Community Academy True Life Ministries Mailman Center UNIDAD of Miami Beach United Cerebral Palsy United Marshall Arts Academy United Way of Miami -Dade Center for Excellence in Early Education University of Miami Urban Empowerment Corp. 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