{"id":361806,"date":"2026-08-03T19:28:10","date_gmt":"2026-08-03T19:28:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/361806\/"},"modified":"2026-08-03T19:28:10","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T19:28:10","slug":"the-childrens-trust-18th-annual-family-expo-welcomes-thousands-for-a-day-of-back-to-school-resources-and-family-fun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/361806\/","title":{"rendered":"The Children\u2019s Trust 18th Annual Family Expo Welcomes Thousands for a Day of Back-to-School Resources and Family Fun"},"content":{"rendered":"

\n\"\"Thousands of\u00a0Miami-Dade County families gathered today for the 18th Annual The Children\u2019s Trust Family Expo, the county\u2019s largest free back-to-school family resource event. Bringing together thousands of parents, caregivers, and children under one roof, the Expo provided a one-stop destination for families to prepare for the upcoming school year with free resources, essential services, and a full day of family-friendly entertainment.<\/p>\n

Hosted at the Miami-Dade County Fair & Expo with both indoor and outdoor experiences, the Family Expo featured over 100 exhibitors representing after-school programs, health care providers, nonprofit organizations, and community partners. Families connected with organizations offering educational resources to help families prepare for the start of the 2026-2027 school year.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Family Expo is a trusted tradition for Miami-Dade families, bringing together the resources, services, and support children need to thrive in school and beyond,\u201d said James R. Haj, president & CEO of The Children\u2019s Trust. \u201cAs we celebrate the Family Expo\u2019s 18th year, we\u2019ve expanded opportunities for families to learn, connect, and prepare for the future. From collecting school supplies and participating in interactive activities to exploring college and career readiness resources, the Family Expo offers something for every family at every stage of a child\u2019s educational journey.\u201d<\/p>\n

Throughout the day, children enjoyed interactive experiences including face painting, balloon artists, character appearances, food trucks, and hands-on activities like the new Scavenger Hunt that encouraged attendees to explore the Expo while collecting stickers to complete their event map. Also new this year, the College Readiness section provided teens and their families with guidance and resources to help them explore postsecondary pathways, including college, trade school training and direct entry into the workforce.<\/p>\n

The Family Expo continues to serve as one of Miami-Dade County\u2019s signature community events, connecting families with trusted organizations and resources that support children\u2019s health, education, safety, and overall well-being throughout the year. The event was made possible through the generous support of community partners, including Gold sponsors, EdFed Credit Union, Pediatric Skin Research, UHealth Children\u2019s Care Jackson, and Nicklaus Children\u2019s Hospital. Silver sponsors are Baptist Health, The Miami Herald, El Nuevo Herald, Uber, and Webauthor.com.<\/p>\n

Click here<\/a>\u00a0for photos and videos from this year\u2019s event.<\/p>\n

About The Children\u2019s Trust
The Children\u2019s Trust is a dedicated source of revenue, supported by ad valorem property taxes, that funds hundreds of programs across thousands of sites in Miami-Dade to directly serve children and their families. Local voters established The Trust in 2002, and 86% of voters permanently reauthorized it in 2008 to ensure it continues to positively shape Miami-Dade\u2019s future.\u00a0 For more information, visit\u00a0www.TheChildrensTrust.org<\/a><\/p>\n


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