By June Bond, BS, M.Ed. I have been an adoption counselor of over 32 years. Most days I love my job, but recently, I have been bombarded with the view that permanency is not the goal that we have for our children in foster care. As I explain to most laymen, adoption is a process…
By June Bond, BS, MED, Certified Adoption Investigator and Amy Paul Carr, BS, Certified Adoption Investigator Published in “Infertility Times” – November/December Edition With the advances in reproductive technology, it can be difficult for some families to decide when to take the path to parenthood through adoption rather than continue on the path of infertility…
By June S. Bond, B.A., M. Ed. Bringing in a new family member within any family circle requires care, adjustments, and attention to detail in making the newest member of the family feel assimilated and a cherished member of their new family. Whether it is an addition by marriage, through foster care, or the adoption…
June Bond, BA and M Ed While many of us picture a therapy session in an office with subtle light and calming music, children with learning disabilities, emotional challenges, and physical handicaps may receive e therapy in the a riding ring complete with a horse, bright sunshine, and all of the dust that the child…
Recognizing the Loss and Grief Issues in Foster Children and Foster Parents June Bond, B.A. M. Ed Invariably, when people find out that I am an adoption counselor, the resounding comment is “That must be the best and most rewarding job in the world. I bet you can’t wait to see what happens each day.”…
June Bond, BA M Ed Some people may scoff at the phrase, “It takes a village to raise a child,” citing that the village needs to be the parents that are providing the love and support for their own children. As I often say, “in a perfect world you may be right. : HOWEVER, foster…