# bob friend (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover bob friend. Page: Feed: --- ## [Episode 21 - Tristian Smith](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nipfc/episodes/Episode-21---Tristian-Smith-e3ej7mq) _2026-02-03 · NIPFC · Let's Have a Conversation_ In this episode, Bob Friend and Mike Mertz interview Tristian Smith, author of Against All Odds and foster youth advocate. Tristian Smith is a retired Army officer, author, and advocate for foster youth whose life embodies resilience and hope. Raised in the foster care system, he moved through more than 25 homes and 13 schools across four cities, transforming instability into purpose. A former… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/92e5b04/podcast/play/114973850/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-3%2F417393229-44100-2-a1b0741d757a4.m4a) ## [Episode 20 - Solano County Child Welfare Services](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nipfc/episodes/Episode-20---Solano-County-Child-Welfare-Services-e3d9hcq) _2026-01-08 · NIPFC · Let's Have a Conversation_ The 20th episode of Let’s Have a Conversation showcases the work of Solano County Child Welfare Services and their Race, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (REDI) program. The conversation details the culture-changing work that Solano County has done to create an environment that promotes justice and healing for families served. This work is also creating opportunity and safety for staff and leaders… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/92e5b04/podcast/play/113607514/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-0-8%2F415697286-44100-2-bbfb1eff470a.m4a) ## [Episode 19 - Fathers Matter at Star View TEAMMATES](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nipfc/episodes/Episode-19---Fathers-Matter-at-Star-View-TEAMMATES-e3alqvo) _2025-11-08 · NIPFC · Let's Have a Conversation_ The 19th episode of Let’s Have a Conversation features Tina Binda, MA, LMFT, Star View TEAMMATES Administrator, Mr. Kelley, MPSS, Star View TEAMMATES Parent/Peer Director, and Pedro (Peter) Tafolla, Star View TEAMMATES Parent Partner and Fathers Matter Facilitator. Star View TEAMMATES is a part of Stars Behavioral Health Group (SBHG). SBHG serves more than 30,000 children, youth, and families… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/92e5b04/podcast/play/110864824/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-10-8%2F411068909-44100-2-b6e479ac88c83.m4a)