# Behind the Bench: Child Welfare Through the Eyes of a Judge (feat. Judge Charles Griffin, Gulf Coast Children’s Court)

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Podcast: [The Riverside Project Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-riverside-project-podcast-5566150)
Published: 2026-05-04T09:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Going to court can be intimidating for everyone involved in the child welfare system: from foster parents to biological families, and of course, for children. Because of this, it's often the case that parties will neglect to show up for their court date. When this happens, judges have to base their decisions on an incomplete picture of the situation—and key testimony and desires are not taken into consideration. That's why we're so grateful to welcome Judge Charles Griffin on the podcast for ...

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