Serving Arizona’s most vulnerable.

Ohana is a leading social services agency that provides both residential and support services for foster youth and adults with special needs throughout the state of Arizona. ‍It is Ohana’s belief that everyone deserves to be in a family like home with a loving and caring support system. We create homes where children and adults will be able to find meaning and purpose for their lives, with their dignity upheld, and individual differences embraced.

At Ohana, we have an integrated, evidence-based approach and provide a multitude of support services to help each person reach their full potential. These supportive services include helping foster youth find adoptive families, programs for older foster youth to be successful into adulthood, work and job readiness programs, transitional housing, and mentorship programs.

Our Founders: Dr. Ryan Senters & Sara Senters

In 2016, Dr. Ryan Senters and his wife Sara founded Ohana, inspired by their deep commitment to children in Arizona’s foster care system. As parents to 11 children, nine adopted through foster care, they’ve experienced firsthand the power of family, stability, and hope. What began as a personal journey has grown into a mission to build a statewide network of safe and supportive homes. Ryan and Sara also launched Friends of Ohana, a nonprofit that fills the gaps traditional funding can't by providing workforce development and everyday support like transportation, mentorship, and outings that create joy and belonging. Their vision continues to guide Ohana’s growth as they lead with humility, purpose, and a deep love for the people they serve.

A Culture of Purpose & Possibility

Dr. Ryan Senters’ focus has always been to build a team of passionate, servant-hearted leaders who believe in the mission and live out the values of Ohana every day. The organization has seen incredible growth from within. Team members who started as direct care workers now lead entire departments. That is the magic of Ohana: helping people discover their purpose while serving those who need it most. The past decade laid a strong foundation, but our story is still being written, and the next decade promises to be even better.

Our Mission & Values

Mission:

To empower the most vulnerable towards hope and independence.

Vision:

A future where every individual is empowered to reach their full potential and positively impact the world around them.