Why You Should Choose Boarding Schools Troubled Teens To Transport Your Adolescent
This page is dedicated to helping other families realize that there are good people out there that actually care about helping troubled teens and getting them in a safe secure environment. It is a crazy world out there and many of the people are after the all mighty dollar instead of actually finding the right program for the family that is struggling. Our Integrity is to high at Boarding Schools Troubled Teens, therefore we have the
adolescents well being first and foremost. Don’t just take our word for it please read what others have said about us and make your own
decision from there. We welcome any comments as this will help us better grow and serve (You), the family, to the best of our ability. We are here to help and dedicate everything we can to getting your family back to together.
Sincerely,
Dan Dekker CEO 866-698-3362
Testimonials
Thank you for transporting Carolina in our time of need to Boarding Schools Troubled Teens. We could not have asked for more. Both of you were very understanding, professional and experienced at what you do. Arriving at an unfamiliar residences and transporting an unfamiliar teenagers to a place that will heal them. We would be the last persons in the world to let two strangers come into our home and entrust them to take our daughter to another state and to a place we have never been to. We truly belive God guided us to you. We can not thank you enough for getting her there safely. I personally do not text, but during the trip your texting to my wife made us feel at ease with updates regarding the journey. This is only the first part of Carolina’s journey. We pray every day that she will be happy at the Program. We will never forget our prayer in the street and thank God for you!God bless you,Rosalba and Miguel Flores
Dan, this past week you helped us transport our daughter to Integrity House, Utah. We can not thank you enough for all that you did for our family. Your compassion to our family during this difficult time was more than we can even start to put into words. We had many questions leading up to our decision about her placement; you answered them all without us ever feeling like we were bothering you. The information you provided to us and the time you took to explain how the transportation process worked was very comforting. After the decision was made, you pulled everything together very quickly which eased us on having to dwell over it for an extended period of time.
We met you for the first time very early the morning you were to transport her to Utah. I was nervous and emotional but your professionalism, mannerism and confidence calmed us as much as possible during the transition. After she awoke, surprised by you being there, you also kept her at ease. You were in control, in a very nurturing way, and she sensed that right away, this made it easier for her also.
After the two of you left the house I think it was only about 45 minutes until we received your first text message. Then the messages continued throughout the day. You relayed to us the information you were explaining to her and how she was receiving it. We were aware of the questions and concerns she had. At one point you even let her use your phone to text us. That was the best! We had concerns as to how she would perceive us for sending her to a therapeutic boarding school; would she understand that all we wanted for her was only the best. I’m sure you told her that numerous times and because of that her text messages to us were warming; we could tell that she felt comfortable traveling with you, which was extremely important to us. The last text came as you arrived at the House. But, that was not our last contact. You have called and followed up with more detail regarding the trip, letting us know that you’ll be keeping in contact with her and with us during her initial transition.
You are truly a guardian angel to these children. Helping them get to where they need to be at a very critical point in their life. Your genuine compassion for what you do clearly shows. If a parent is considering placing their child in a school they should look no further than you to help transport them safely, securely and with much care. Thank You so very much!Karen
1/16/2011
- Kim Huff
04/17/2011Dan,
I can’t even begin to thank you enough for your compassion, understanding, and experience with troubled teens. We had been searching for a while for help with our son and didn’t even know where to turn. I had spent over 12 hours on the phone in two days contacting different programs and talking with admissions personnel. I was exhausted, frustrated, confused, and an emotional wreck until I made the last phone call to you. Immediately I felt the warmth and understanding coming from you and I knew that you were truly there to help my teenage son and that you understood exactly what I was talking about with his problems. I didn’t feel judged as a parent but felt validated in my exhaustion of being a parent and trying everything in my power to raise my son correctly. You helped me understand that my son was responsible for his actions and it wasn’t a reflection on me as a parent and most importantly you filled me with hope for my son’s bright future.
I also appreciated the fact that I could call you or text you non stop for 36 hours while we emotionally made our decision. Each time you filled me with hope and peace in knowing that we were doing what was best for my son. When our decision was made you were willing to be at our house 14 hours later to transport my son. The constant contact and reassurance throughout those last 14 hours were crucial to me and my husband because the emotions we were feeling were indescribable. When we opened the door and met you in person I could once again feel the deep compassion you have for these troubled youth. I felt like I was handing my son over to family, and that I deeply thank you for as well. You made the transition from our house to your car a very calm experience for all of us.
I know because of your sensitive mannerisms, compassion, understanding and years of experience that this experience for us has been a very positive step in the right direction.
I feel like I have made a friend for life with you.
Dear Dan,
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for being so supportive and available during this grueling decision-making process. This IS THE HARDEST decision I have EVER made in my life. I felt supported every step of the way with every one of my million phone calls and texts and questions and worries. I sometimes wondered when you slept since I was keeping you so busy with my concerns. I never had the slightest feeling from you that I was being bothersome. That is truly a gift because I was very needy. I felt your confidence throughout. I am hopeful that Akilah can get the help she needs from you therapeutic boarding school and your staff. The compassion and kindness I felt upon meeting you face to face was overwhelming. You are a blessing to these girls and to parents. I was absolutely amazed that the transport went as smoothly as you said it would. I fully expected a physical outburst from Akilah when I saw her eyes. It went exactly like you predicted–smooth and with very little drama. I am impressed with your skills thus far and hope to continue to see you work your magic with Akilah. She deserves to get this opportunity. There are no accidents in this Universe and you are a blessing to our lives. Thank you, again and again and again.- Tj Quinn
02/11/2011
To Whom It May Concern:
I am writing this letter to let all of those parents out there that had to make the agonizing decision to send their son or daughter to a group home or similar facility, and are in need of Dan Dekker and boarding schools troubled teens services.
Recently, my wife and I had to make this decision for our son Justin, who will be 15 in April. We would also need transportation for him to the home, which was out of state.
We adopted him when he was 4 years old and he had been abused when he was in the foster care system. On top of that, he was diagnosed with ADHD and ODD.
He had always been a handful with his behavior, but in the last few months, it has spiraled out of control. That is when my wife and I made the arrangements for the group home.
When we first called Dan, our son had run away and was gone for 2 days when we got a call from his school saying he showed up, we did what we could to plan the pickup, but Dan had some ideas because of his experience. As soon as we had my son, and new where he was going to be, we called Dan. Within 2 hours he was on the road.
He had a 13 hour drive each way. He kept us posted on his arrival time.
When he picked up our son, he made it so smooth. He was very comforting to my wife, my son, and myself, and made it as easy as it possibly could be. We thought Justin would put up a fight, and Dan was able to keep him calm the whole time.
While they were driving, Dan kept in touch with us the whole way, and he kept comforting Justin, and Justin actually opened up to him, and asked for his phone number to stay in touch, during and after he got out of the group home.
Dan took our (especially my wife’s) feelings into consideration every step of the way. He made this whole process as easy and smooth as it could have been, not just for us, but for our son also.
If we had to do it over again, we would not call anybody else. A true professional, very considerate to us and our son. No trauma and no drama for Justin.
I checked out his business before the pickup, with the secretary of state in Utah, his licensing, and of course he is bonded and insured. Everything was in order.
I highly recommend Dan and his team. I don’t believe it could have gone any smoother than it did.
- Dale J.
02/08/2011
Dear Dan, We want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all of your help with placing our daughter in Integrity House. We especially want to thank you for transporting Michelle to Utah from our home in Ohio. We made a very difficult decision to place our daughter into a boarding school where she could get the help she needs to get back on the right path in life. Your help in every step of the way is very much appreciated. Once we made the decision on the school we had to decide the best way to get her out there. We appreciate you coming here on such short notice to accommodate our requests. You were very professional and you have a real talent dealing with difficult teens!! We were very nervous about the transport and you helped put us at ease with your very frequent communication during the trip. The text messages kept us up to date and gave us peace of mind that Michelle was doing okay since we had no idea how she would react. We are very happy with the services you provided to our family from helping with school placement to transporting our daughter to Utah. The way you communicated with us during the trip made us feel more at ease that Michelle was in excellent hands. We would highly recommend you to anyone in the same difficult situation. Everything went better than we had ever imagined.
- Jeff and Barbara Moss
01/31/2011
Dan,
I just wanted to thank you for the way you handled the pick up and delivery of my son Justin. I had only been told the afternoon before that Justin was going away. Needless to say that did not give me enough time to check out the Ranch and the people picking him up. Every bad thought and fear a mother could have stayed with throughout a sleepless night waiting for your arrival. My fear of Justin being taken away kicking and screaming “I hate you” were all I could think about. Via cell phone you assured me it would be alright. When you arrived you had a plan and I was still scared.Your warmth and understanding got me to believe that you knew what you were doing. You were right and Justin went quietly and with respect. What I thought was sure to be ugly, was not because of you. Throughout the day I cried and worried, but you continued to keep me posted. I began to feel more relaxed and at some point knew Justin was truly safe. I can not thank you enough for the was you handled this situation. You were both professional and very caring
Justin is working hard and talks about you driving him home when he is done. You must have made a impression on him also, he is one tough cookie.
If you every need a reference or a client wants to talk to another parent, please feel free to direct them to me.
Once again thank you so much for everything you have done.
- Nadine Jefford
02/22/2011
We would like to share with other parents who are considering a boarding school for their troubled teenage son or daughter, how Dan Dekker helped us with our daughter. We would like to emphasize to others how important it is to place your child in the right place for help. If you do not place your child in the right place it can result in a horrible devastating situation, like we experienced. The first school we sent our daughter to claimed to be a school for troubled teens. Just to make you aware, the school can promise you anything verbally or on a web site, and you sign the school admission contract during a desperate attempt to help your child. We had no idea, but soon found out after 6 weeks at the school, that our daughter was at a fraudulent boarding school. We discovered we were being lied to, and manipulated by the owner and school director. Our child was warehoused at a residential boarding school. Our daughter and other girls suffered unethical practices, child endangerment, and neglect. In our desperate search to find a safe therapeutic place for our daughter, we discovered the web site http://www.boardingschools-troubledteens.info.The web site offered information about what to look for in a school, information about troubled teens, options for parents, and how schools are licensed by states. We reached Dan and he offered us help. He helped navigate us to a residential treatment center, a safe place with licensed therapists, educated staff, and clinicians. A “real” school with a program and licensed staff equipped to help our daughter and our family. Dan traveled for 2 days to help our daughter. He met us at the court house, helped us navigate the legal system, and how to get our daughter to a safe place. As you might expect, we did not anticipate our daughter would be willing to go to another school without protest. Dan immediately showed compassion to our daughter. He showed respect, sincerely reassured her, and clearly set expectations with her. He was professional, he anticipated the next step, protected our daughter, treated her like a human being in need, and transported her to the new school safely. She went with him peacefully and she felt safe; there were no “melt downs” or problems. As you can imagine, after the emotional trauma our family suffered from the first school, we were very anxious, and not extremely trusting. From the time we initially contacted Dan to the delivery of our daughter to the new school, he kept us updated with countless texts and phone calls. He spent hours upon hours keeping us informed, reassuring us, and earning our trust. As a result of Dan’s knowledge of treatment programs that are able to provide therapy and education to “troubled teens”, our daughter is safe and our family is receiving help. Dan listened to us and helped to connect us with a school that met our needs. We truly have faith and hope that our daughter now has every opportunity to become a healthy person. We cannot thank Dan enough or show enough appreciation for his compassion and professionalism. He helped us through the worst crisis of our life.
- Tracie Dick
12/20/2010
Dan, My husband & I would like to thank you from the bottom of our hearts during this stressful period. You were always there for us when we had questions always with a positive answer. From the first time I talked to you on the phone or read your emails and texts I knew you really truly cared for our son. You were very caring reassuring and took care of the flights and the car rental. The day of the transport I thought would be impossible to get him to go but you came into our home explained everything and he went willingly. You kept us informed every step of the way with dozens of tests that made it so much easier for us knowing how he was doing and that you actually got him to smile was the best feeling in the world. Finally to get the call that he was safe and sound at the boarding home I was finally able to rest. Dan you are the best and I would recommend you to any parent out there that is in need to get their child safely to a boarding home.
- Mark & Michele Sherman
11/04/2010
Mr. Dekker,
My wife and i want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for what you have done for our daughter. When we initially made our call to boarding schools troubled teens we were beyond stress and despair. having called so many different companies and getting little to no results we were not expecting your call to go any better. We were wrong! You are an amazing person and through your kind words and active movement we were able to get andrea the help she needed. We cant thank you enough but we hope with this testimonial other parents will know you are the real deal! Please keep up the good work and god bless you. We thank you with everything we have.
- J. Grant
08/15/2011
Dan, My wife and I cannot thank you enough for the tremendous help you have provided during an incredibly stressful period. You were wonderfully responsive to all of our many questions, doubts, and fears during the time in which we made the very difficult decision to send our 17 year old son to boarding school. You were so professional, caring, reassuring, and patient during an exchange of dozens of emails and phone calls over the four day period from initial consultation to placement and transportation. You made a complex logistical arrangement seem simple, and really carried us through when we could barely function due to the stress and uncertainty. You receive a score of 100% for your work on the day of transport. You handled all the flight and car arrangements perfectly, and clearly and compassionately explained the pickup and transport procedure so that we knew what to expect. Once you met our son, your steady, frequent communications by text messages and phone calls kept us fully informed of your progress. And somehow you managed to turn my angry, defiant son into a compliant, friendly, and even cheerful son during the transport! Your arrival at the boarding school was long after midnight, but you kept us fully informed throughout. What a long day for you, starting well before dawn! We would unhesitatingly recommend you to any parent who needs transportation services for their child. You are the best!
- Joel Greer
09/13/2010
Dan,
Now that there have been a couple of days to catch our breath, Tom and I want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for what you did for our family on Thursday. Once we made the painful decision to have our daughter enrolled in a therapeutic boarding school, one of the biggest concerns was how in the world we would get her there safely. Heck, we didn’t even know where she was! You were so reassuring and professional; it was especially comforting to know you have done this so many times. The constant communication on your way to Los Angeles kept us focused on the task at hand. We only had one chance at this working, and we put our faith completely in you. Although my husband and I were equally scared, once we met you and Jamie we knew that everything would be ok. Somehow, you managed to get our daughter into the car willingly, with caring, gentle words. Our hope and prayer is that that car ride will change the course of her life. I can’t tell you enough how we appreciated your updates throughout your night drive with her to Arizona. Of course, we didn’t sleep, but we knew how she was doing the whole time due to your constant updates. This is a must for parents going through this petrifying time. When your text finally said, “She’s in the school now and resting in bed,” we felt for the first time in 2 years a weight off our shoulders. We know the hard work that still awaits us, but we just wanted to thank you for everything. You handled the situation with such professionalism, care and dignity.
- Moria & Tom
03/27/2009
Hi Dan, Parent Solutions was awesome, very professional and caring people. When we first called and spoke with Chelsea, she answered all of our questions.And we called back several times and she was right there for us. When we made our decision,Chelsea arranged all plane tickets to setting us up with the escort service. Dan & Owen were very professional and knew what we were going through. They scored very high in our book. We had so many fears about our son being escorted to a Residential Treatment Center, from yelling and screaming to physical violence. Its a very tough time, the stress level is already through the roof. Dan & Owen kept us informed all the way, explained how things would go and what to expect, they were very positive. After an introduction to our son they tookover, there was no yelling or fighting and it was promptly over in minutes. They continued to inform us of their progress all the way through to delivery.Dan & Owen were a very positive experience during a time of total stress and frustration. Thank you for helping our family.
- Paul and Cheryl Orlando
01/08/2008
Dear Dan:
First of all, Chelsea, we want to thank you for the advance information in regards to school choices for our daughter. It was a really helpful way to start narrowing down the mountains of information, and between the parent references provided by you and then by the school, we were able to make a decision (which is amazing considering how stressed and uncertain we were feeling). That was the first step.
The second step which was by far even harder was making the actual decision about when and how to get our daughter to the school. Maybe it was just happenstance, or maybe a bit of luck on our side, but when we called the Director of the school and asked “how fast can we do this ?”, we were incredibly amazed to find that he was with Dan right then, and the speed and efficiency with which both the school Director and Dan worked was amazing. Within an hour and a half of our initial phone call, Dan had found flights and arranged to get from Utah to California to pick our daughter up.
With a few emails beforehand and text messaging all the way from Utah to California, Dan was able to get paperwork done and get us prepared for the transport. Although I cannot begin to describe what a scary and emotional experience this was, Dan’s obvious experience and calm manner was an incredible comfort to us. From the time they left our house until they arrived with our daughter at her destination airport, Dan stayed in constant contact with us by phone and text messaging – even sending us a picture message from their stopover airport. After that we were in touch with the school Director until they all arrived safely at her final destination.
Although we would never wish this experience upon any parent, we would like to express my gratitude to Dan for understanding the position we were in, and caring for our needs, as well as for our daughter’s.
Sincerely,
R & K
Los Angeles, CA
P.S. we just got our first letter…she sounds good, so keep your fingers crossed, she’s on her way to a better, happier, smarter life !!
- Habers
05/28/2008
I would recommend Parent Solutions and Dan Dekker to any parent struggling with a troubled teen. Dan went above and beyond to get my son into The Academy. He was honest and sincerely concerned about my son. This was probably the most difficult decision as a parent I could ever make. Dan was patient with all my questions and concerns. The schools he deals with are the finest. We traveled halfway across the country to place my son in Utah and Dan was there for us every step of the way. There are a lot of scams out there that pray on desperate parents but I can truly say that Dan Dekker and Parent Solutions are the real deal.They saved my son’s life.
- Rena Harrington
06/19/2007
Hi Dan,
Just wanted to say hello. I don’t know if you have seen Ryan lately but he is doing great. We get to come to Utah around August 29th to have a visit. Ryan will be turning 18 and he will be receiving his diploma. I am so proud of him. When we enrolled him in (*******) in January the thought of a diploma was the farthest thing from Ryan’s mind. He has come so far but still has a ways to go. But I feel so optimistic about his future. We went to court and they have suspended his probation for another 6 months and if he continues to do so well they might even drop all charges and seal his record as if nothing ever happened. That would be the best outcome. I thank God everyday that we found you, (********) and all the staff there. It has truly saved Ryan’s life.
I still e-mail with Rena. Sometimes 3 or 4 times a day. She is struggling right now about when Justin gets to come home. We support each other and try to make things easier. We are both e-mailing a mother who had a son complete the program at (********). He name is (*******) and her son was Michael. He has been out of the program for a year and is doing good. It gives us hope that things can be good when our boys come home.
I have taken up enough of your time. Hope you are having a good summer. I keep track of the weather there and I don’t know how you can stand the heat. We get over 75 and I am dying. Anyway, if you happen to see Ryan give him a hug for me. Thank you for being such a great person. We appreciate you and everyone at (*******) everyday.
- Mary Seefeldt
07/19/2007
I wanted to take a second and write a little testimonial of our experience working with Parent Solutions and Dan Dekker. Our family was in crisis and it was hard to make that phone call and cry for help. The first place I called was Parent Solutions and I have never been more pleased. They answered my call with compassion, empathy, and sincere desire to help me and my family. In an urgent situation they were able to enroll our son in a boarding school and get him in before it was to late. Our son has never been better! We recently visited him and he has changed so much that we now have the once sweet young man we once knew. We recommend Parent Solutions and Dan Dekker to any parent that is struggling with there child. We have told Dan that he can use us as a parent referral because we have been so pleased with his service that we will tell any family about it. Thanks so much dan and keep up the good work!!!
- Vickie Chapman
03/02/2007
Dear Dan:
Sorry I haven’t gotten back to you earlier. Ben and I would like to thank you and your staff for transporting Zachary safely and notifying us all along the way. We appreciated your professionalism and advice during this difficult time. Please feel free to use us as a reference.
Again thank you so much for helping us during our hard time and we recommend you and your team to anyone out there searching for help.- Ben & Barbara Wenninger
03/24/2007
Dan,
We just wanted to take a second and thank you for making this decision easier for our family. I feel that without this intervention andrew would have gone off the deep end and we would not have got him back. All in all we want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for being so honest and sincere with us through this whole ordeal. We highly recommend boardingschools-troubledteens to any families that are in need of guidance and want to find the best boarding school to fit their childs needs. We know without a doubt that we made the right decision and we couldn’t have done it without owen and dans help.
Thanks so much guys keep up the great work…
- The Seymours
04/18/2007
Mr. Dekker,
I dont want to take up to much of your time but i feel it necessary to thank you for all you have done for me and my family. Our son was absolutely out of control and I almost lost my job due to his outburst anger. he was causing turmoil not only in our home but others he would come in contact with. I just want to thank you for taking the time to guide us in the right direction. I can’t tell you how many companies I contacted but out of all of them you were the most sincere and kind of them all. I just did a visit with my sons Case Manager and he is doing so good at the program. Thanks so much for all your help and I definitely recommend Parent Solutions and Dan Dekker to any parents that are in need of help. Dan will find the right school for you just put your trust in him.
Thanks So Much
- The Ogilivie Family
04/18/2007
Dan,
Parent Solutions did an excellent job helping us with our son during some very troubling times for us as a family. They were very great at working with us to find our son a place where he can get the help that he needs. The staff that Parent Solutions sent to our home to pick up our son were very professional and experienced. They helped ease our fears about the whole process. They also showed that they knew what they were doing and the transport of our son went very smoothly. At the end of the flight our son gave them a hug and thanked them. We would be happy to discuss this with anyone who has doubts about boardingschools-troubledteens. Just ask them to give you our contact information. Thanks again.
- S.Bruce
05/03/2007
Hi Dan,
Hope all is well in Boarding Schools Troubled Teens!
Just wanted to let you know that Yan has finally graduated High School and passed all the exit exams.I did not think it was going to happen as he was approximately 2 years behind at the beginning of the school year. But anyway I just wanted to thank you guys for all the work you have done, as my goal for Yan has been accomplished and I don’t think I would be able to do that without your help.
Please say hello from me to everyone at the ranch.- Inna Robbins
07/13/2007
Dan,
Thanks so much for getting my daughter to the Residential Treatment Center safely. Upon visiting the facility I knew right off that this is where she is supposed to be. I want to thank you for your professionalism and caring attitude with my daughter because this is the hardest decision I had to make and you made the decision that much easier. Thank you again for all you have done for us our family will forever be debted to you. If you ever have families that want to know more about what you have done for us or even just talk about our experience with you please give them our number or email and we are more than willing to discuss what went on with your great company. We highly recommend Boardingschools troubled teens and Dan Dekker for getting your teen the help they need.
Thanks Again.
- Humphry Family
06/05/2007
Hello Dan,
Well, I first just want say………HOW ‘BOUT DEM COWBOYS! Haha!
On a serious and very personal note, I just want to say THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts! This has been one of the most difficult and terrifying decisions we have ever had to make as parents and you have not only eased our pain but you have definitely made some new friends! Even after all the constant phone calls, questions and concerns that we had while chosing Intergrity House, you remained very professional, caring, honest and fun.
We had to take a huge a leap of faith and entrust you with the transition and transportation of our daughter. And yet, you kept your word in communicating with us and insuring that our daughter would be in safe hands – which she was.
Again, I cannot thank you enough for your patience, knowledge, warm heart and accountability.
All we can do now is hope that her that recovery is successful, pray for healing and work very hard to support her while she endures this new journey in her life….as well as ours.
Have a great & blessed day,
Rosanna
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