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We are a licensed behavioral residential care provider in Tolleson, Arizona — founded on a simple belief: every child deserves a safe, structured, and nurturing place to heal and grow.

Every child deserves a safe place to grow, a structured environment to heal, and a compassionate team that believes in their potential — no matter where they've been.

Our Mission — Preferred Residential Homes

Compassionate Youth Residential Care

Preferred Residential Homes provides a safe, supportive, and structured environment for youth in need of stability, emotional support, and behavioral health guidance. Founded on the belief that every young person deserves a genuine home where they feel safe, seen, and supported — not just placed.

Under the leadership of Dr. Odilia S. Kwateng — a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 19 years of healthcare and behavioral health experience — our home was established to fill a critical gap in the community: quality, structured, trauma-informed residential care that treats every child as an individual, not a case number.

We are licensed by the Arizona Department of Health Services as a Behavioral Health Residential Facility, and we take that responsibility seriously. Every decision we make, every policy we follow, and every person we hire is guided by one question: "Is this in the best interest of the child?"

AZ ADHS Licensed — BHRF #BHRF2015 — Tolleson, AZ 85353

A Community Where Every Child Has the Opportunity to Thrive

We envision a future where no child falls through the cracks — where every young person who comes through our doors leaves with greater confidence, stronger skills, and a clear path forward.

Our vision is to be the residential care provider that families, caseworkers, and communities trust completely — known for excellence, compassion, and outcomes that last.

5
Licensed Capacity
24/7
Staffed Support
19+
Years Experience
AZ
State Licensed

Our Core Values

These six values guide every decision we make and every interaction we have.

Compassion

We lead with empathy — treating every child, family, and team member with kindness and genuine care.

Integrity

We do what we say and say what we do — honest, transparent, and accountable in everything.

Safety

Physical and emotional safety is non-negotiable. Every decision starts with "Is this safe for the child?"

Growth

We believe every child has the capacity to grow — and we invest in creating the conditions for that growth daily.

Family

Family connection is central to healing. We honor and strengthen the bonds that matter most.

Excellence

We hold ourselves to the highest standards — because the children and families we serve deserve nothing less.

Dr. Odilia S. Kwateng, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC — Founder and Executive Director
Founder & DirectorPreferred Residential Homes

Dr. Odilia S. Kwateng, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC

Founder & Executive Director — Preferred Residential Homes, LLC
Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner · 19+ Years Experience

Preferred Residential Homes provides a safe, supportive, and structured environment for youth in need of stability, emotional support, and behavioral health guidance.

Founded by Dr. Odilia S. Kwateng, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC — a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 19+ years of healthcare and behavioral health experience — our mission is to empower youth through compassionate, trauma-informed care and individualized support.

Guided by Experience. Grounded in Compassion. Committed to Healing.

Our Focus
Safe & Supportive Living Environment Trauma-Informed Care Behavioral & Emotional Support Life-Skills Development Family & Community Collaboration Youth Empowerment & Mentorship AZ ADHS Licensed — BHRF2015 kwateng@preferredrh.com
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