- The founder, Shannon Butler, is currently the only Nationally Certified Master Guardian in the state of Minnesota.
- She has over 25 years of experience working in the human service field, including working as a behavior analyst, guardian ad litem and legal guardian/conservator.
- She is a member of several professional organizations including the National Guardianship Association (NGA), Minnesota Association of Guardians & Conservators (MAGiC), to ensure that she is up to date and informed of any legislative changes and providing services that adhere to current standards. She is also a current board member of NGA and the Center for Guardianship Certification, and a former board member of MAGiC.
- Ethical Solutions utilizes many professional guardianship tools and resources to assist in making decisions, including the use of ethics boards when appropriate.
- Ethical Solutions develops an individualized plan for each client to ensure that decisions are based on a client’s needs, goals, and preferences, while taking into account the client’s well-being and safety.
- Ethical Solutions is founded with a passion for service based on respect, understanding, and compassion. It is built with integrity and ethical principles which incorporate a least restrictive model. We measure our success by our client’s success, with a goal of working towards client independence from a need for services.
- Ethical Solutions meets clients where they are and works to develop a trusting, supportive relationship to assist clients in reaching their goals.
- Ethical Solutions provides 24/7 emergency coverage.
- All Ethical Solutions clients are seen in person a minimum of monthly, with follow up communication provided to all team members in a clear, transparent manner.
- Ethical Solutions provides free initial case consultation as well as training and education regarding our services upon request.