1. An Agency’s Guide to For more information, visit www.brighthorizonsfoundation.org www.brighthorizonsfoundation.org

2. Bright Horizons Foundation for Children Our Mission: To brighten the lives of children, youth, and families in crisis. Created in 1999 by Bright Horizons Family Solutions the world’s leading provider of employer-sponsored child care, early education and work/life solutions. (www.brighthorizons.com)www.brighthorizons.com Leverages the talents and early childhood expertise of Bright Horizons employees and the resources of our clients Helps community agencies meet the needs of children in crisis

3. The Challenge 1.5 million children homeless in U.S. annually More than half are under age 6 Numbers around the country are rising Where do children grow and develop while the experts struggle to solve these complex issues?

4. Our Solution: Bright Spaces 270 + Bright Spaces Serve 11,000 children every month Give children and families in crisis a place to grow, learn, and play

5. What is a Bright Space? A special place where children and youth experiencing homelessness or other crisis can play and learn.

6. Every Bright Space is: Designed for the specific children and families you serve Designed for the unique needs of your agency, your environment, your challenges A partnership between your agency staff and families, Bright Horizons volunteers, and the Foundation And most of all …

7. …A Place for Fun!

8. 5 Models (depends on level of supervision available) Classroom Space –Primary user: Child with trained volunteer/staff Family Room Space –Primary user: Parent and child after hours Independent Space –Primary user: Child (with an adult nearby) Teen Space –Primary user: Teens and ‘Tweens Outdoor Space –Primary user: Children with parents

9. Classroom Bright Space AfterBefore

10. Family Room Bright Space After Before

11. Independent Bright Space

12. Teen Space Before After

13. Outdoor Bright Space After

14. To learn more about Bright Spaces ®, visit us at www.brighthorizonsfoundation.org or contact the Bright Space team at brightspaces@brighthorizons.com