Break
At Break, we give care-experienced young people the love, support and ambition they deserve.
We believe every child and young person needs a home where they feel safe and loved, so they can grow in confidence and look to the future with hope.
That's why we work tirelessly to help young people in care and moving on, children with disabilities, and families who need support finding a way through difficult times and opening the door to brighter tomorrows.
Founded in 1968, Break has been changing young lives across East Anglia for over 50 years.
We provide caring support for vulnerable children for as long as they need it. Whatever a child’s start in life, we believe that with the right care there is no limit to what they can achieve. We provide homes and support where young people can belong, begin to flourish, and embrace their future with confidence and hope.
As well as our children’s homes, we run Staying Close, Staying Connected – an innovative and pioneering programme for young people leaving care which provides support in a way that is reliable, wide-ranging, and lifelong. We can help with everything a young person may need to get them set up for the transition into adulthood – just how any other teen or young adult would rely on their parents for support. We can help them find an education, employment, or training plan that excites them, teach them valuable skills such as cooking and household management, and provide an Emotional Wellbeing Service.
In addition to our life changing work with children in care, we also have services for children with learning and physical disabilities. We provide residential and short break homes, an activity breaks service, and a youth club.
We also work with families in crisis who need support and guidance. We have a residential assessment centre for vulnerable families and run a Break Family Centre – a service providing a wide range of support options for young people, families, and professionals, as well as helping both the children and parents involved with our Therapeutic Fostering Service.
We are here to support those who need our help – be it with something seemingly small or something fundamental like a place to call home. Our work allows members of our community to look to the future with hope and achieve things they never thought they could.
