We’re Pause,

a national charity that works to improve the lives of women who have had – or are at risk of having – more than one child removed from their care, and the services and systems that affect them.

Our work creates space for change through…

Practice

We offer intensive, trauma-informed support to women identified as being at the highest risk of having their children taken into care.

Influencing

We draw on the expertise, learning and insight from women and Pause Practices, to influence and create positive changes to services and systems.

Partnerships

We partner with local authorities and other organisations to make a difference in their area, through our bespoke training and consultancy offer.

Mission

We work to improve the lives of women who have had – or are at risk of having – more than one child removed from their care, and the services and systems that affect them.

Vision

Our vision is of a society where women who experience the removal of children into care are given the best possible support, so that it never happens more than once.