About Us
“Jesse’s Place Foundation, 501(c)(3) is a place of healing to strengthen self-esteem and a sense of worth of youth in Foster Care or those who have aged out.”
IMPACT STATEMENT
The statistics of outcomes for foster children are marginal at best, Jesse’s Place serves a vital purpose in prevention of negative outcomes by fostering a can-do sense of well-being and self-worth.
HISTORY AND BACKGROUND
Sarah Hayes, the founder, has a wealth of experience and qualifications in nonprofits, having run a successful nonprofit for years that uses rescued horses to help people who have experienced trauma. After raising a number of amazing foster children over the years, Sarah realized the problems that most foster children face and was inspired to start a charity organization that would help them by boosting their self-esteem.
Core Values and Goals
The love of children and animals drives us to provide services that would help them grow and develop into their best selves and be able to contribute their individual gifts in this world.
Leadership Team: Bios
Sarah Hayes, Founder/CEO
Vet Assistant credential- over 20 years of work with various vet centers and animal rescue organizations in Maryland, Virginia and Delaware.
Guilford Riding School, degree in Horsemanship, Barn Management and Riding Instruction for Special Needs Children.
American Horse Defense Fund, Maryland State Coordinator with Trina Bellak, Esq. 5 years, worked on Capitol Hill for defense of the American horse.
Therapeutic Foster Mom
CPR/AED/FIRST AID qualified for pets and humans.
Led a successful 501 (c)(3) nonprofit for 14 years serving trauma victims, Tranquility Farm Equestrian Education and Renewal Center,Inc.
Successful radio host of “All God’s Creatures” (WTHU The Source Radio Network, Thurmont, MD and 88.1 Praise Radio, Culpeper, Va.)
Extensive background in tv, radio, newspaper and fundraising.
Programs and Services
By Individual Hourly Appointments Only : One on One
Individual Programs are designed and customized following an Extensive Diagnostic Interview with child, supportive family and social work assistance.
Our Philosophy
Jesse’s Place Foundation is a registered 501(c) (3) organization dedicated to improving the lives of foster children by offering therapeutic experiences through rescued horses and dogs. We believe in the transformative power of animal companionship and nature in healing and building trust, confidence, and emotional resilience.
Our programs focus on providing foster children with the opportunity to interact with and care for rescued horses and dogs, promoting emotional well-being, responsibility, and a sense of belonging. Through these interactions, we aim to foster empathy, improve self-esteem, and create a safe space for children to heal form past trauma.
As a nonprofit, we rely on the support of generous donors, volunteers, and the community to sustain our efforts. We are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of children who have faced adversity by pairing them with animals in need of care and attention, thus creating a mutually beneficial relationship that encourages personal growth, healing, and hope for the future.
