Children's Trust Youth Development Intiative

On April 17, The Children’s Trust Board of Directors approved funding recommendations for its Youth Development initiative, its largest investment area. More than 140 programs, including the North Miami Beach Public Library, were selected during a competitive Request for Proposals and review process. These funds will help directly support children and families through after-school and summer programming in Miami-Dade County.

Trust-funded Youth Development providers offer high-quality programming for children and youth in kindergarten through 12th grade, as well as young adults involved in the child welfare or juvenile justice systems and/or living with disabilities. The Trust is investing over $76 million to allow for the increased cost of programming as well as expanding programming to existing and new providers. As well as providing nutritional meals and safe spaces for children and youth, Trust-funded after-school and summer camp programs focus on homework and learning, while also requiring physical activity and encouraging health and social and emotional wellness.

"The Children's Trust is proud to invest in an extensive network of youth development providers that offer an array of dynamic after-school and summer programming to keep our youth learning, active, and engaged in the world around them," said President & CEO of The Children's Trust James R. Haj. "We look forward to partnering with these organizations to ensure our children have every chance to succeed and their parents know their kids are cared for while at work."

At the library, we are honored and humbled by this opportunity, and are looking forwarding to using these funds for children's programming, learning, events, and experiences right here in our community.