About
Who We Are
Ohana Beginnings supports women and families facing unplanned pregnancies. Since 2019, we have supported hundreds of mothers across Utah with compassionate care, resources, and hope for the future.
Save a Mother, Save Generations.
About Us
Our goal is to educate, empower, and walk alongside women so they can build strong futures for themselves and their children.
We believe every woman deserves to feel loved, valued, and supported. That’s why we provide three pathways for the future - single parenting, marriage, or adoption - and support her in whichever choice she makes.
Our Mission:
Strengthening families, supporting mothers, and saving babies.
Our goal is to educate, empower, and walk alongside women so they can build strong futures for themselves and their children.
Our Story
Ohana Beginnings was founded by Sherie Allen, whose life has been shaped by adoption—both as an adoptee and as an adoptive mother. Her journey gave her a deep understanding of the challenges women face during unplanned pregnancies and the life-changing impact of compassion and support.
Sherie’s experience led her to create Ohana Beginnings with one clear goal: to give women facing unplanned pregnancies the tools, opportunities, and hope they need to thrive.
From its beginning in 2019, Ohana has grown into a comprehensive program serving hundreds of mothers across Utah, but the heart of our mission has never changed: every woman deserves to feel valued, supported, and empowered to choose a strong future for herself and her child.
250+
Women Helped
Ohana Beginnings has helped over 250 women since 2019.
4/10
Babies
4 out of 10 babies in the US are born to single moms.
21
Days
A baby's heart beats at 21 days. It is audible at 8-10 weeks.
50%
Graduate
50% of teen moms graduate high school by age 22.
Comprehensive Support
We don’t just offer one program or service. We surround every mom with wraparound services so she has everything she needs in one place. From medical care and housing, to education, therapy, and baby supplies, we make sure nothing stands in the way of her moving forward.
Your future doesn’t have to stop just because you’re having a baby. With the right support, moms can keep learning, growing, and building a life where both she and her child can thrive.
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Our Vision
At Ohana Beginings, we believe:
Family is the foundation of strong communities.
Education is power, opening doors for stability and success.
Healing matters, physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
Every mom matters. When you save a mother, you save generations.
Meet Our Team
Behind every service at Ohana Beginnings is a team of dedicated professionals and volunteers - doctors, counselors, attorneys, educators, and mentors - who care deeply about each mom and her story.
Our founder, Sherie Allen, is both an adoptee and an adoptive mom who has dedicated her life to strengthening families. She was honored by Congress and received the Angels in Adoption Award for her work in adoption.
Together, our team is here to walk with women step by step, offering not just services, but compassion, encouragement, and hope.
For Donors & Volunteers
None of this is possible without the generosity of people like you.
You can be the reason a mom feels supported and a baby is welcomed into the world with love.