The Children's Trust, a funding source created by Miami-Dade voters in 2002, is working to support local kids and families. Danielle Barreras, Associate Director of Community Engagement, is leading a program that aims to include special needs teens. Barreras has a background in literacy and working with children with disabilities.

Further details about the program are available through an interview with Barreras, conducted by Miami Autism Dad Victor Antunez, on Miami's Community News.