Child Referral — Breakaway Outreach

For Parents, Guardians, and Referral Agents

There are many circumstances that put a child at risk of not reaching his or her full potential in life, and though risk factors raise the chance of poor outcomes, protective factors raise the chance of good outcomes.

For over twenty-eight years, Breakaway has been helping children overcome adversity and shape resilience through strategic community partnerships.

The Breakaway youth referral program has been established to provide greater service to the holistic needs of Chattanooga area underserved children and their families. We accept students into our programs based on referrals from parents, caregivers, teachers, school advisors, resource officers, social workers, and various state agencies.

Benefits of Breakaway programs:

Offers action-packed fun and healthy physical activities
Promotes social wellness, community engagement
Develops constructive relationships with adults and peers
Gives students supplemental tools to excel academically
Shapes character and team building aptitude
Builds resilience in youth facing adversity and trauma
Enhances a child’s capacity to respond well to challenges
Instills social edification, personal affirmation
Boosts self-esteem and self-confidence
Fosters spiritual enrichment, faith-building experiences
Encourages artistic, constructive, and creative expression
Stretches a child’s conflict resolution skills
Celebrates diversity, honor and respect for others
Champions unity and social compassion
Empowers lives; makes youth RESILIENT… communities STRONGER

WHAT WE OFFER: Some of the programs we offer include sports and recreation, after school activities, community groups, arts and film club, mentoring/tutoring initiatives, group adventure trips (“KidVenturez”), and summer camps (scholarships available).

WHO: We have programs designed for children in elementary school through high school.

If you would like to refer a child/youth to our program, please fill out the online Referral Form to get the application process started.

Referral Form

READ OUR CHILD SAFETY POLICY

“Before the first year at camp, it was the lowest part of my life. I had lost my mother and sister in a tragic car wreck. I was being bullied at school and was planning to commit suicide when I received an invitation with a scholarship to attend Breakaway camp. I decided to put off the suicide plan and attend camp. It was the best decision I ever made. I gave my life to Jesus at camp and then Breakaway helped me get involved with a local church. My life still has ups and downs but I know now that God has me no matter what.”

Ryan

“I wouldn’t be where I am today if it wasn’t for Breakaway Outreach. My biological father was always incarcerated and I was sent into foster care. I started camp as a tiny little camper and now I get to serve as camp nurse! I graduated from Lee University with my Bachelor of Science in Nursing and I am currently working as a Nursery and Postpartum Nurse. Breakaway Outreach is exactly what it sounds like. It’s an outreach of family and community that all come together because we truly care about God’s children.”