Tania Sossi, M.Ed., LPC, CPP

Author, CEO & Expert in Family Trauma

“Why do I have to leave my home?”

“When will I see my parent again?”

“Did I do something wrong?”

These are the heartbreaking questions children ask when faced with the traumatic reality of being removed from their home. These kids may be victims of abuse, in an unsafe home, or simply abandoned. But the first stop is typically foster care. From there, families begin the painstaking relinquishment process: the process by which parents “relinquish” their legal rights to their child.

This process is nested within a hub of activity with social workers, therapists, placement agencies, attorneys, and guardians ad litem (GALs). They may all respond differently to a child’s case. Different answers, different narratives, different styles.

This lack of consistency creates confusion for a child, usually disrupting the ability to form healthy attachments and successfully thrive in a permanent placement such as an adoptive home.

Tania Sossi, M.Ed., LPC, CPP, has dedicated her career to caring for children and families struggling with significant trauma. As the President and CEO of the Colorado-based Griffith Centers, Tania has developed a trauma-informed framework for the relinquishment process that has demonstrated a 95% success rate among her caseload and in equipping children and families for successful permanent placement.

“Saying goodbye to a parent or trusted caregiver is one of the most traumatic experiences a child will ever have. This book outlines a new, trauma-informed approach to improve that transition, increase family stability, reduce mental health issues for the child, and reduce what can become a lifetime of reliance on social services and medical care.’

…Tania Sossi, MEd, LPC, CPP

In “Relinquished: A trauma-informed framework for supporting children, parents, and permanent caregivers transitioning to permanency,” Tania details her successful approach for a “Relinquishment Framework.” The framework creates cohesion around what can be an incredibly unpredictable future to elevate the care provided to children and families.

“Relinquished” outlines precise, articulated guidelines for professionals working with families and children moving through the relinquishment process. Readers can expect to gain practical tools and protocols they can deploy in their own cases to help children navigate the grieving process and build healthy narratives for their life’s story.

Ultimately, the framework will help the reader to facilitate a child’s transition to permanence, secure stable placements, and build positive attachments. This positive, results-oriented approach will guide readers in supporting improved child mental health outcomes and reduced trauma across the child welfare sector. Learn more about this groundbreaking book here.

all proceeds from sales of relinquished will go directly to support griffith centers, and the important work they do for the underserved populations in colorado.

to learn more about griffith centers, please visit their website here.

  • The Book

    Learn about the book that supports parents, children and families who are transitioning from temporary family systems to permanent ones.

  • The Trainings

    Tania is available for interviews, trainings and support for professionals supporting families in transition.

  • Meet Tania

    Learn about Tania Sossi, M.Ed, LPP and PC and how her years of experience helping families in foster care transition successfully.