About Jesse Fosters
Jesse Fosters.. as in, I’m Jesse (noun) and Jesse fosters (verb).
This website, even this page, is a work in progress. It will change and be updated. Today (September 28, 2025) I’m putting this information here to get things moving but will update as soon as I can.
Disclaimer: There will be a fair bit of anonymity on this website, not because we have something to hide but because there are certain details we HAVE to protect. In order to keep fostering and protect the children in our care (or previously in our care), we can’t show images and have to avoid certain information. I hope you understand. Other than this, there will be plenty of sharing and tons of stories I’m sure everyone can relate to.
We’re a foster family that has learned firsthand how overwhelming the first days of placement can be. What forms do you need? What should you pack? How do you make school enrollment easier?
That’s why we built Jesse Fosters, to create simple, downloadable lists for foster parents. Each resource is based on real experience, made to be practical and fast. Yes, we are selling lists, typically for $1. There are hundreds of sites out there selling the same information for $10-30. These lists have been created by me, personally, based on my own experience and knowledge. Every dollar earned goes right back into helping foster children with supplies, activities, and emergencies.
I didn’t create these lists with the intention to sell them. I have been making my own lists for years to assist us when new children come into our care (or for everything really). After speaking to some other foster families earlier this year (2025) it was brought to my attention that many of them have been needlessly spending money they didn’t have, on things they absolutely needed but we’re covered by various programs or local organizations. These were resources they didn’t know were available to them at discount (or free), and the money they paid out-of-pocket, that could/should have been spent in other ways. If you can afford to drop $250 on a car seat/stroller combo, great! If you’re trying to decide on that seat or summer camp for your foster kid, not so great! The breaking point was hearing about one precious child that could have gone to basketball summer camp except the foster parents redirected those funds to the his half-brother so he could get a new car seat. Not only did they not have to spend the money on a new car seat, in that county they had an annual allowance of $150 that could be spent on things like basketball summer camp. It’s heartbreaking.
This isn’t a business for profit. It’s a mission. We foster, we make lists, and we share them with others walking the same road. I know this may sound silly but if you can’t afford the $1 PDF to get information that’s critical to your fostering ministry, let me know and I’ll make sure you get it anyway.
I hope you enjoy this website and find all the answers you’re looking for.. and answers you didn’t realize you needed!