In our latest podcast episode, we dive into the heart of Griffith Centers: a unified ecosystem dedicated to trauma-informed care. We explore how our diverse programs—from intensive residential treatment to the Wilkins Opportunity School—work together to build resiliency for children and families across Colorado.

The discussion also introduces a new Relinquishment Framework designed to support families through the traumatic process of terminating parental rights. Overall, the podcast underscores Griffith Centers’ mission to meet clients where they are, removing barriers to care and fostering an environment of psychological and physical safety.

Join us as we discuss our mission to meet clients where they are and provide the psychological safety needed for true healing.

• (00:00:00) - Griffith Centers: Relinquishment
• (00:06:13) - How to Support a Parent's Decision to Give Their Child Up
• (00:11:30) - Neglecting Parents: The Challenges
• (00:13:58) - One Therapist's Stories of Foster Kids
• (00:16:48) - One of the Best Stories Ever told
• (00:20:27) - The Process of Foster Care
• (00:25:11) - Reunification with Parents: The End Goal
• (00:29:19) - Informed Care: Trauma, Choice
• (00:30:34) - A therapist on the Therapist Centers
• (00:35:01) - A message about the Griffith Center

The Griffith Centers for Children has a story rooted in compassion, resilience, and service — one that began nearly a century ago with Emily Griffith. Her vision to provide safety, education, and opportunity for children in need laid the foundation for an organization that continues to change lives across Colorado today.

In our new podcast, The Griffith Centers Legacy, CEO and President Tania Sossi invites listeners to explore the remarkable journey from Emily Griffith’s first children’s shelter to a statewide network of hope and healing. Episode One celebrates Emily’s enduring legacy and how her mission of compassion lives on through Griffith Centers’ many programs — from foster care and education to family preservation, mental health services, and beyond.

Today, Griffith Centers’ impact spans Colorado Springs, Denver, Buena Vista, and Grand Junction, extending even further through innovative telehealth services launched in 2018. These online connections have become a lifeline for families who need access to therapy, support, and resources — no matter where they live.

Tania also reflects on what’s new for the organization in 2026, the importance of community donors and partners who make their work possible, and the ongoing challenges posed by legislative changes and program shutdowns. Through it all, Griffith Centers continues to grow while staying true to Emily’s original dream — helping those in need find stability, healing, and hope.

Learn more about The Griffith Center: http://www.griffithcenters.org

• (00:00:00) - The 100th Anniversary of Emily Griffith's Griffith Center
• (00:06:11) - Griffith Mental Health Centers: Connecting Families with Care
• (00:09:52) - The work of Griffith Centers' CEO
• (00:11:59) - Griffith Centers CEO on the challenges
• (00:17:48) - Talking to a Trauma Therapist
• (00:20:07) - Tania Sossi on the stigma of therapy
• (00:24:32) - Tania on the Challenges of Leading Griffith Centers
• (00:30:11) - PODCAST: A Conversation With Tania