Brightly supports children and young people aged between new-born to 25 years, we also support the children of care leavers regardless of the parent's age. Our remit is to those who are under the care of Children’s Services. These children and young people are either: - • living in residential care, foster care, or with extended family • have been in care (care-experienced) • acknowledged as being on the edge of care, being on the Child Protection Register, or being identified as a Child in Need, or the child of care experienced parent/s. We supported circa 400 children and young people. Our aim is to help these youngsters to make an independent and fruitful life for themselves by providing financial support, material help, and services. Among other things, we help with education and training, health and well-being, and moving towards independence. Our support includes anything from nursery placements for the children of care leavers, food vouchers in times of crisis, memberships for Jersey Zoo, and other attractions that give the opportunity for quality family time. For care leavers, we will also help fund, over and above statutory allowances, the cost of college courses, work clothes, tools, and medical fees. and We also fund the cost of items for when they move into their first home, which is a very exciting, but a big and expensive step. Our aim is to help these youngsters achieve an independent and fruitful life for themselves by providing financial support, material help, and services. All money raised by Brightly either stays in Jersey for the benefit of island residents or can be applied in cases where local children and young people are cared for off-island. All money raised by Brightly either stays in Jersey for the benefit of Island residents or can be applied in cases where local children and young people must be cared for off-island.
