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The chance to listen and chat to both local care experienced individuals, and those from Scotland, was both constructive and eye opening…I will continue to advocate for the rights of care leavers and highlight the responsibilities of all of us.
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It is a privilege to hold this role with Jersey Cares. It breaks my heart that children can move from a tricky situation at home to a ‘system’ where too often bureaucracy and processes don’t leave enough room for a secure childhood. There are great examples of tenacious people who help create such a childhood and we need to learn from those examples just as we need to acknowledge and address the repetitious and predictable flaws in the current ‘system’.
I believe fervently that it is possible, here in Jersey, for ‘care’ to be excellent. It is my strongest hope that Jersey Cares is a catalyst for more people to support more children to be loved and cared for and that ‘care’, in Jersey, is shaped by deep reflection on lived experience.
I have worked in community development for 20 years; 10 of those in leadership roles. I’ve worked with people experiencing homelessness, domestic violence, struggling with literacy and being a parent and co-created projects with people affected by these issues. I hold a Post-graduate certificate and a Masters in Community Education from the University of Edinburgh.
Ian has been a member of the States Assembly since 2005. He has been Chief Minister, Minister for External Relations and is currently Minister for Treasury and Resources. He requested the Independent Jersey Care Inquiry 2017 as Chief Minister. Ian was part of our 2018 Jersey cohort to Scotland to learn best practice and form a blueprint for Jersey to transform their care of children.
“I feel very strongly that the circumstances of a person’s birth and upbringing should not limit their opportunities in life.’
Siobhan is a partner at law firm Carey Olsen, where she acts for trust companies, family offices and high net-worth individuals. She also advises financial services companies on operational issues. Siobhan is well regarded in the legal profession, having been consistently recognised by Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners. She has also been listed in the Legal 500 Hall of Fame and recognised in Legal Week’s Private Client Global Elite listings. Siobhan is a firm believer in Jersey Cares and supports our work from a legal perspective.
My name is Jake, and I grew up in the care system. After being moved from home to home I was lucky enough to find myself with the people who would become my family. I have been involved in Jersey Cares since the very beginning. My hope is to work towards a better care system for our young people, so they have somewhere to call home.
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