Ohana Homes

What Ohana Homes does

Ohana Homes (operating as Ohana AZ) is a Peoria, Arizona-based nonprofit social services organization founded in 2016 by Dr. Ryan Senters and Sara Senters. The organization delivers residential and supportive services for three primary beneficiary groups: foster youth (including those aging out of care), individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), and seniors. Service delivery occurs through 40-49 owned and operated group homes and transitional housing units across Arizona, supported by 500+ staff and delivering 335,800 hours of IDD services annually while supporting 460 foster youth each year.

The service portfolio comprises six core programs: Group Homes for Individuals with IDD (24/7 trauma-informed care funded through Arizona's Division of Developmental Disabilities), Foster Youth Transitional Housing (supported apartments for aged-out youth), Extended Foster Care (a partnership with Arizona DCS for youth ages 17.5 to 21), Ohana Senior Living (personalized elderly care), Job Training & Placement (including the Life Launch curriculum and Group Supported Employment), and the Friends of Ohana nonprofit arm that channels charitable donations. Hãnai Coffee operates as a social-enterprise workforce development venue. Ohana's core technology is a trauma-informed, evidence-based care methodology rather than a software platform.

The business model relies primarily on per-diem and per-resident government contracts with Arizona DCS and DDD (managed-services reimbursement), supplemented by charitable donations routed through the Arizona Foster Care Tax Credit program (dollar-for-dollar credits up to $1,234 for joint filers). Services are delivered directly through owned residential facilities rather than through third-party distribution channels; visibility is generated through recurring earned media (People Magazine features in 2024 and 2025, plus local TV and print coverage) rather than paid marketing.

Name

Ohana Homes

Legal name

Ohana

Website

https://ohanahomes.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ohana Homes is an Arizona-based nonprofit social services organization operating 40-49 group homes and supportive housing programs that deliver trauma-informed residential care, extended foster services, and workforce development to foster youth, individuals with developmental disabilities, and seniors statewide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Services / Residential Care

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321), Other Residential Care Facilities (6239), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Down Syndrome & Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Childcare (HSAAAIAC)

Keywords

• Residential care services
• Foster youth housing
• Developmental disability care
• Transitional housing programs
• Workforce development services

Headquarters

HQ city

Peoria

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Contracts - DDD Services: Residential and support services for individuals with developmental disabilities funded through Arizona's Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) program
2. Government Contracts - DCS Extended Foster Care: Extended Foster Care program operated as partnership with Arizona Department of Child Safety, supporting youth ages 17½ to 21
3. Donations and Tax Credit Programs: Friends of Ohana nonprofit arm accepts donations through AZ Foster Care Tax Credit program, providing dollar-for-dollar state tax credits to donors (up to $618 single, $1,234 joint filers)

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ohana is a nonprofit social services organization that operates a portfolio of residential group homes, transitional housing, extended foster care, senior living, and job training programs across Arizona. Its services support foster youth, individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), and seniors through trauma-informed, family-oriented care. Programs are primarily funded via government contracts with the Arizona Department of Child Safety and Division of Developmental Disabilities, with supplemental support through its Friends of Ohana charitable arm.

Product overview

Ohana is a social services organization providing residential and support services for foster youth and adults with special needs across Arizona. The organization operates a portfolio of integrated programs including: Group Homes for Individuals with IDD (24/7 specialized care for children with developmental disabilities), Foster Youth Transitional Housing (safe apartment housing with support services), Extended Foster Care (support for youth ages 17½ to 21), Senior Living (personalized elderly care), and Job Training & Placement (workforce development programs including Life Launch: Skills for Success, Young Adult Job Placement Program, and Group Supported Employment). The subsidiary nonprofit Friends of Ohana provides supplementary support including transportation, mentorship, and holiday programs funded through the Arizona Foster Care Tax Credit. Founded in 2016 by Dr. Ryan Senters and Sara Senters, Ohana has expanded from one home to 49 homes serving hundreds of vulnerable individuals annually.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Friends of Ohana: Nonprofit arm of Ohana that addresses critical needs of foster youth in Arizona by creating a community of hope and healing, providing workforce development, transportation, mentorship, and everyday support
• Ohana Senior Living
• Hãnai Coffee
• Life Launch: Skills for Success

Products and services

• Group Homes for Individuals with IDD 24/7 family-oriented, trauma-informed residential care for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (including cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disabilities, and Down syndrome) receiving services through Arizona's Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD).
• Foster Youth Transitional Housing Safe apartment housing with 24/7 onsite support, mentorship from Young Adult Care Coordinators, workforce development services, and life-skills classes covering budgeting, cooking, and time management for foster youth who have aged out of the system.
• Extended Foster Care Partnership program with the Arizona Department of Child Safety providing personalized success coaching, goal setting, life skills building, and access to educational, career, and daily-life resources for foster youth ages 17½ to 21 transitioning into independent adulthood.
• Senior Living Personalized senior care services providing dignity and quality care through a close-knit community environment designed for seniors requiring more individualized attention than larger facilities can offer.
• Job Training and Placement Workforce preparation and placement services including Life Launch: Skills for Success (interpersonal skills, personal hygiene, customer service, stress management, job interview skills, resume building, financial literacy), Young Adult Job Placement internships, and Group Supported Employment for adults with special needs seeking community-based work.

Quantifiable outcome

• 49 safe homes with 100% licensing compliance standards met or exceeded
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Arizona Department of Child SafetycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Arizona Department of Child Safety to operate Extended Foster Care program supporting youth ages 17½ to 21 as they transition from foster care into independent adulthood. Program provides consistent, personalized support during critical turning points.
• Arizona Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides 24/7 family-oriented, informed, and specialized care for children who receive services through the Division of Developmental Disabilities. Ohana serves individuals diagnosed with cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disabilities, and Down syndrome.
• Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferral pathway for individuals not currently receiving DDD services; Arizona DES/DDD offices assist with eligibility and service application for developmental disabilities services.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Tumbleweed Center for Youth Development: Phoenix-based nonprofit serving homeless and at-risk youth including transition-age foster youth in Arizona. Comparable on Arizona-specific youth services mission and transition-age foster care population.
• Chicanos Por La Causa: Arizona-headquartered nonprofit providing housing, education, economic development, and youth services for underserved communities. Comparable as Arizona-based social services operator with diversified programs serving vulnerable populations.

Broad incumbents

• Volunteers of America: National nonprofit providing housing, behavioral health, and senior services nationwide. Comparable on residential services for vulnerable populations and on operating social enterprise adjacent to mission delivery.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National youth development organization providing after-school, summer, and foster-youth-targeted programming. Overlaps on youth services mission but delivers non-residential programming through affiliate clubs.
• Easterseals: National nonprofit providing disability and community-based services including adult day, residential, and vocational programs across the U.S. Overlapping with Ohana on disability services and residential care but operating at broader scale and scope.

Direct peers

• KVC Health Systems: Nonprofit child welfare and behavioral health organization providing residential treatment, foster care, and in-home family services across multiple states. Comparable on foster youth residential and transitional programming model.
• Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health: Large nonprofit operating residential and community-based programs for individuals with IDD, behavioral health needs, and child welfare populations. Comparable on residential care for vulnerable populations and multi-state family services footprint.
• Sevita Health: One of the largest U.S. operators of home and community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including residential group homes. Directly comparable on 24/7 IDD residential care delivery and state Medicaid-funded contract model.
• BrightSpring Health Services: Publicly traded provider of home and community health services including IDD, behavioral health, foster care, and home health through owned and operated sites. Most directly comparable U.S. peer based on overlapping IDD residential group home model and government-contract revenue mix.
• Pressley Ridge: Nonprofit providing foster care, residential treatment, and community-based services for children and families. Comparable on foster youth support, life-skills programming, and transition-age youth services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCt0XNJpLNz7hnE7IMYv36gg
• Facebookfacebook.com/ohanaarizona
• Instagraminstagram.com/ohana_az
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ohana-homes

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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