Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...Thousands of Miami-Dade County families gathered today for the 18th Annual The Children’s Trust Family Expo, the county’s largest free back-to-school family resource event. 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. “The 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,” said James R. Haj, president & CEO of The Children’s Trust. 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’s educational journey.”