Peter C. Winkler, CSW - Adoption Issues - Adoption - Parenting/Family

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Expert Profile: Peter C. Winkler, CSW

Expertise: I have experience with adoption subsidy, the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children and variety of other adoption related matters. I hope that I can be helpful to those who are considering adoption or would like to adopt a child.
I am a social worker with an MSW and I have over thirty years of experience in family and children's services. I have worked as Director of adoption services and of the Interstate Compact in a large state agency. I have also provided direct services to children and families in a preventive services program. I currently prepare adoption studies for those who are adopting domestically or internationally.

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What do you like about this subject? I find that adoption is a wonderful way to build families. There are many children who are born into situations to which they should not be subjected. Adoption usually gives these children a better chance to have a good life.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field? After working in a variety of areas with families and children, I find it very gratifying to provide adoption services. I want families who have an interest in adopting to follow up on it. There are many children who need adoptive homes.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know: Those who end up adopting are the ones with the most perserverance.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject In my opinion, the public system (foster care and adoption) is the most problematic. It is wonderful that President Clinton has signed legislation to reduce the time that children remain in foster care, but now this reform must be implemented. There are many problems in the public system that need to be addressed, but few people are willing to own up to these problems.

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9	10	10	10	06/11/08
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10	10	10	10	05/22/08
7	10	10	10	05/19/08
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Thanks.
(April on 06/11/08)

Last night, I saw my daughter's real father at his nephew's baseball game (against my son's team). He is here buying a home. We talked and I pointed o
(Tina on 06/10/08)

Great thoughts.... thanks for the quick reply. We might just do a name change but it just doesn't seem "special". I guess another way to look at it is
(nancy ramos on 05/22/08)

THANKS FOR YOUR HELLP! Thats a good idea!
(Erica on 05/19/08)

Thank you so much. Sounds like the name change alternative might be what we're looking for.
(Tracie on 05/14/08)

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Recent Answers from Peter C. Winkler, CSW

2008-06-06 My daughter's natural father was never told: Dear Tina- I'm not a lawyer, but I think the fact that you withheld information regarding your daughter's biological father is a relatively common thing. If you did go back to court, I doubt if it would...

2008-06-03 my boyfriend adopting: Dear Kane- Sometimes grandparents or aunts or uncles will be able to get payments if they adopt a child in the family. This is called kinship adoption subsidy. It would not apply in the case of your...

2008-06-03 Grandparents rights: Dear Tammy- I am not a lawyer, so you should discuss this whole matter with a local lawyer who does adoption work. You will also need this lawyer to help with the adoption of the child who will be born...

2008-05-29 my newphews: Dear Toula- Are there other family members who are older and who have experience in raising children, who could take these children? If so, they should approach DHS if the children go into care. Otherwise...

2008-05-28 my newphews: Dear Toula, Due to your ages, not being married and lack of parenting experience, I think it is unlikely that a judge would allow you to adopt these children. The adoption process also takes time and...