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NewsCommunity Newspapers (Miami)August 10, 2026Miami-Dade

The Children’s Trust opens Youth Advisory Committee applications for Miami-Dade high school students

The Children’s Trust is accepting applications for its Youth Advisory Committee, a leadership program for Miami-Dade high school students that is open to all youth, including those with special needs. The program, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, will begin accepting new members in September.

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Why It Matters

This program provides a leadership development opportunity for Miami-Dade high school students, specifically aiming to include youth with disabilities in civic engagement roles.

Key Facts

  • The Children’s Trust Youth Advisory Committee is a free leadership program for high school students.
  • The program is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.
  • Applications for new members open in September.
  • The program explicitly welcomes youth with special needs to participate as leaders.
  • The Children’s Trust was established by Miami-Dade voters in 2002.

Who's Mentioned

personVictor Antunez“Miami Autism Dad and interviewer”personDanielle Barreras“Associate Director of Community Engagement at The Children’s Trust”organizationThe Children’s Trust“Miami-Dade funding source for children and families”