Break work across East Anglia giving children, young people and families the time, support, and care they need to achieve their full potential.
Whether that’s through therapeutic services, respite breaks, providing a resilient home or support with parenting, we are committed to supporting them through whatever life has in store.
This year, we are running two 12-week programmes to inspire more men to enter our mentoring service.
It takes a village
Could you help transform a child's life by providing a safe, loving home?
We know raising a child takes a village so when you foster with Break, you’ll never feel alone.
Find out about Break's Therapeutic fostering service including our online information sessions coming this spring.
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Staying Connected
Break’s services aren’t just about keeping a roof over a young person’s head. They’re also about helping each and every young person thrive, no matter their start in life.
"I didn't feel ready to leave care"
Tyler Jones*, 21, left care at 18 and was moved into one of Break’s Staying Close, Staying Connected flats. He shares his story.
Time for a change?
At Break we live for change and what it can do for the lives of those that need us across East Anglia. We are always looking for exceptional people to join the team.
Our vision is to be the leading children’s care charity in East Anglia, striving for the best outcomes for young people on the edge of care, in care and moving on from care. Be part of that journey and find your future career with Break.
Join our team
Housing Worker
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
£23,036 per annum
Permanent / Full Time
Senior Transition Worker
Cambs and Peterborough
£25,460 - £26,792
Permanent / Full Time
Latest News
Foster Care Fortnight: It takes a village
18 May 2023
This Foster Care Fortnight, we are raising awareness of how vital having a supportive community is for our foster carers. We know it takes a village to raise a child, and we walk beside our foster families making sure they are never alone.
Fundraiser Spotlight: Xaar raise over £37k in the first year of their 3-year support!
18 May 2023
Inkjet technology specialist Xaar has celebrated the first year of its three-year partnership with Break, after employees raised an amazing £18,610 – and with a matched donation from the company, this has brought the total donation to over £37k.
Alan Boswell Group joins the herd as Cambridge Standing Tall Presenting Partner!
15 May 2023
Break are delighted to announce Alan Boswell Group as the Presenting Partner for Cambridge Standing Tall – an art sculpture trail that will see around forty giraffe sculptures towering over the city next spring!