You got into this to help people… but most programs leave you and the families you’re working with feeling hopeless.
We all know in this industry, there are no quick fixes.
But real healing and change do exist and you are a crucial part of the healing process.
At Dandelion, we do things differently because the way things have been done doesn’t work.
Our partnership with you is a vital ingredient to bringing real change and healing to the families we both serve.
While this line of work isn’t easy,
it’s an honor to be in it with you.
Family services for Minnesota counties including:
Cass County
Crow Wing County
Morrison County
Mille Lacs County*
Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe*
Todd County*
Aitkin County*
*Services expanding into these areas soon.
Are you carrying an impossible load?
Overwhelmed
You’re stretched too thin, with more cases than you can realistically manage.
Quick-fix pressure
Parents want instant results, but you know real change takes time.
Ineffective solutions
Families cycle through services, but nothing truly sticks.
Crisis-driven workload
You spend more time managing emergencies than seeing real progress.
Burned out
Juggling system demands, parent frustrations, and your own burnout.
Powerless
You’re connecting people to resources, but they have to do the work and so often, they don’t.
There's a better way.
Dandelion partners with you to lighten your load and create lasting family change so that your work makes the impact that you've dreamed of.
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Why case managers like you choose Dandelion
A real
partnership
We work with you, keeping you informed and supported—not adding to your plate.
Whole-family
focus
We don’t just focus on the child; we equip parents so change lasts beyond services.
Collaborative approach
We keep providers and families aligned to eliminate confusion, giving you freedom to focus.
Crisis prevention, not reaction
Our long-term approach stabilizes families over the long-haul.
Lasting
change
We help families build real skills, reducing their long-term dependency on the system.
The impact
you want
You got into this work to truly help people. You’ll see real transformation—not just temporary fixes.
The Hub at Dandelion is like residential treatment on the outside...
... with intensive services and helps the parents become the daily support."
Melanie Erickson
Supervisor, Morrison County
Hi, we’re Dandelion.
We’re here to make your efforts go further in the lives of the families we serve.
The Hub at Dandelion is a comprehensive, all-inclusive, whole-family support program designed for families in the toughest situations to create change for the long-haul while keeping kids in their homes.
Brainerd Lakes family services by Dandelion
Parent
education
“Raising Kids with Big, Baffling Behaviors: A Course for Parents” developed by Robyn Gobbel.
Practice & integration groups
Groups for parents and children, families get hands-on practice using skills and building connection.
Individualized
support options
1-on-1 or group sessions available at home, in the community, or at our therapeutic farm.
24/7 Emergency support
24-hour access for families needing urgent guidance and practical assistance in crisis situations.
Transportation assistance
Ensuring accessibility for families who need it because access shouldn’t be a barrier.
Weekly case
manager connect
To stay on the same page and eliminate extra work, we check in for 15-minutes using clear, structured communication.
Traditional Approach
Dandelion’s Approach
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Another overwhelmed family is assigned to you.
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Families join The Hub, where parents receive hands-on coaching.
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Parents want immediate relief without adding more to their plate.
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At first, progress feels slow—but real change takes time.
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The child and family cycle through services, and frustration builds.
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Your role is crucial—helping families trust the process and stay engaged.
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Parents disengage, crisis moments escalate, and you’re left managing the fallout.
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Weekly 15-minute check-ins keep you informed without extra work.
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Eventually, out-of-home placement feels inevitable.
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Over time, families stabilize, parents gain confidence, and crisis moments decrease.
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Your workload stays impossible, and families are caught in an endless cycle of interventions that don’t work.
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Your workload lightens, and families get the tools to stay together.
How to refer a family
Step 01
Determine
eligibility
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The child must receive county case management.
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Check for CADI Waiver, Family Support Grant, or other funding eligibility.
Step 02
Make the
referral
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Contact us or submit a referral form.
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We schedule a screening call with you & the family.
Step 03
Join the
weekly calls
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Quick 15-minute check-ins keep from chasing providers for info.
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Start experiencing the relief that comes from partnership.
I've got some concerns
We know you have doubts.
Here’s why Dandelion is different.
1. “This seems like a long process—families want solutions now.”
Many families want immediate results, but we both know that true change takes time and it happens through relationships. Dandelion doesn’t offer temporary solutions; we help families build sustainable, long-term stability. You can assure families that while this isn’t a quick fix, it’s the most effective way to create lasting change.
2. “This looks like permissive parenting.”
Dandelion is not about letting kids do whatever they want. We focus on co-regulation and nervous system stabilization, which leads to real behavioral change—without relying on fear, punishment, or coercion. Compliance alone isn’t the goal—building lasting skills for self-regulation and connection is.
3. “Will this add more work to my already overwhelming caseload?”
Actually, it’s the opposite. The 15-minute weekly check-ins reduce the time spent troubleshooting crises and streamline communication. By staying proactive, case managers spend less time reacting to emergency situations and more time on meaningful, sustainable solutions.
4. “Families struggle to follow through—how do I know they’ll stick with this?”
Change is hard, and families often want to quit when things get tough. That’s why Dandelion offers consistent, built-in support—not just for the child, but for the whole family and even the case managers! Case managers like you play a key role in keeping families engaged, but no one here has to do it alone. We’re in this together.
5. “I need to justify funding—how do I know this is worth it?”
The Hub is waiver-approved and fully fundable through the Minnesota Waiver Program. It’s designed to prevent costlier interventions like out-of-home placements. Investing in Dandelion means keeping families together and reducing long-term system dependency.
When people’s lives are improved, they have great things to say.
[Dandelion] provides CADI Waiver programming for youth. I have seen how they work to improve parents’ ability to parent through difficult situations, addressing underlying feelings of shame, guilt, and competence while promoting healing and foundational changes in the family structure.
Melanie Erickson
Supervisor
Morrison County Health and Human Services
I have had the honor and privilege to partner with [Dandelion] through our Human Services programs and have been exposed to the transformative practices their community utilizes when working with individuals and families from diverse backgrounds, and who are often experiencing significant systemic risk factors.
Jennifer Perez Krueger
MSW, LICSW
As a case manager, collaborating with providers can be overwhelming. When I began working with [Dandelion] , I didn’t expect it to be any different. However, their collaboration has made a significant difference in navigating the complexities of my families.
Jill Terwey
Children's Mental Health Case Manager
Morrison County Health and Human Services
Ready to create lasting change for the families you serve?
Call us at 218-515-3353 or fill out the form so we can figure out solutions together. Do you need a referral form?