The Pinwheel Podcast: Hope for Florida's Families
Every person plays a role in protecting Florida’s children. On The Pinwheel Podcast, we highlight policies, practices, and programs that reinforce protective factors and promote resilience. A consistent focus on protecting children, strengthening families, and empowering communities will generate a positive impact on the lives of all Floridians. The Pinwheel Podcast: Hope for Florida's Families is created by Prevent Child Abuse Florida in partnership with the Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida and the Florida Department of Children and Families.
The Pinwheel Podcast: Hope for Florida's Families
Latest Episodes
Highlights and Outcomes from the Past Fiscal Year
In the final podcast episode of FY 2025-26, hear highlights and outcomes of the past year from Chesley Richardson, Director of the Prevention Services Unit and Executive Director of Prevent Child Abuse Florida at the Ounce of Prevention Fund of...
The Importance of Positive Male Role Models - Interview with Coach Andrew Faulkner
In this episode, Assistant Director of Prevent Child Abuse Florida Shelby Garner talks with Andrew Faulkner. He is a high school football coach, weightlifting coach, PE teacher, Gallaudet University graduate, and also Shelby's husband! In addit...
Recognizing Father's Day: Celebrating Father Figures of all Types
In this episode, Shelby Garner, Prevent Child Abuse Florida's Assistant Director, reflects on the importance of father figures and the impact a trusted adult has on a child's life.
Filling Your Cup: Men's Mental Health and Fatherhood with Bruce "BJ" Develle
In this episode, guest host Patrick Childers interviews Bruce "BJ" Develle, a licensed clinical social worker with experience in community behavioral health, child welfare, school systems, and leadership development.