Give them a place that’s theirs, somewhere to unpack and belong.
Sometimes what a young person needs most is a steady, safe place to call home. Being a foster carer is about being there day to day, making them to feel seen, helping them settle, and giving them the love they deserve.
3 reasons to foster with Break
We're beside you every step of the way
Fostering a child is a special and rewarding role. We can't promise every day will be easy, but we can promise that, as a small fostering agency we will be there with you every step of the way. And, because we’re a charity, every penny we receive goes back into making sure you and your child get all the care and support you need as you take this incredible journey together.
Therapeutic support for you and your child
We believe fostering is more than providing a home; it’s offering safety, warmth and belonging. Our trauma-informed approach, centred on therapeutic parenting, lies at the core of everything we do, supporting carers with training and resources so children can begin to heal and thrive.
Valuing the incredible care you give everyday
Our foster carers receive weekly payments averaging around £670 per week to help with the cost of caring for a child and recognise the important role you play. This support lets you focus on providing stability, care, and guidance.
Michael, young person
"I see the future is bright because I am able to express myself easily because my foster carers have let me, which I may not have been able to feel before. I see myself, in the future, living happily."
Kerry, foster carer
"Break go above and beyond and I know that when they check in with me, they genuinely want to know how I am. Fostering can be an absolute rollercoaster and the kind of support the team provide is priceless."
Book a no-obligation chat
A short conversation to explore fostering and see if it’s right for you. No obligation, just friendly advice.
A few of your fostering questions answered
What does fostering involve?
Fostering involves opening your home to a child who can’t live with their birth family, offering the care, stability, and emotional support they need so they can begin to heal. You must be 21 or over and have a spare bedroom, and you'd be expected to attend meetings and training, and work with our professionals to help the child in your care thrive.
What financial support will I receive as a foster carer?
As a Break foster carer you’ll receive weekly payments made up of an allowance to cover the cost of caring for a child (food, clothes, bills and activities) plus a professional fostering fee recognising your role. Full‑time carers typically receive about £670 per week plus some travel expenses, making fostering financially sustainable.
What is therapeutic parenting?
Therapeutic parenting is a nurturing, trauma‑informed way of caring that focuses on empathy, understanding and consistent, predictable support. Instead of managing behaviour, it sees behaviour as communication. It helps children feel safe, build trust and form secure relationships by responding sensitively to their needs, supported by training and guidance from Break’s team
The application process
Our team will give you more details on how the application process works, but here’s a quick guide:
1. Getting to know you
Once you’ve shown interest, we’ll have a relaxed chat to hear about you, visit your home to get to know your family, and, if it feels right, start your Expression of
Interest.
2. Your assessment
You’ll work with your Break Social Worker to complete your assessment. Then, with their support, you’ll meet the Fostering Panel, who will decide if you’re ready to be approved.
3. Matching families
Once approved we will carefully match you with a young person.
