How a targeted spend local scheme could help both families and the local economy - Jersey Evening Post

How a targeted spend local scheme could help both families and the local economy - Jersey Evening Post

IF cultural identity is seeded at birth, then the Island’s future grows with every child who stays, belongs and thrives. But as recent analysis has shown, the financial cost of raising a child in Jersey – upwards of £350,000 – is increasingly a deterrent. This isn’t just a private matter. It’s a public challenge, with long-term economic and demographic consequences. One practical response, grounded in fiscal caution and evidence-based design, is…