The Pinwheel Podcast: Hope for Florida's Families

Prevent Child Abuse Florida
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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.

  1. 4D AGO

    Passion to Action with Kappa Delta FSU

    In this episode, Lauren Mayo interviews Natalia Pineda, the Director of Philanthropy and Community Service for Kappa Delta at Florida State University. This episode was recorded on 4/30/2026.

    11 min

  2. APR 24

    Home Visiting 101 with Executive Director Rebekkah Sheetz, MSW

    In this episode, Lauren Mayo interviews Rebekkah Sheetz, MSW, Executive Director of Healthy Families Florida.

    18 min

  3. APR 18

    Get to Know Help me Grow - Interview with Liz Randall

    In this episode, Lauren Mayo interviews Liz Randall, Senior Director of Help Me Grow Florida and one of Florida's Act Early Ambassadors for the "Learn the Signs. Act Early." program.

    25 min

  4. APR 9

    Author, Autism Advocate and Mom - Interview with Sandra Velazquez

    In this episode, Lauren Mayo interviews Sandra Velazquez, autism advocate, mother, and author of Call Me Tunes and Tunes: Goes on a Field Trip.

    41 min

  5. MAR 31

    Introducing Child Abuse Prevention Month 2026 - Interview with Chesley Richardson and Shelby Garner

    In this episode, Lauren Mayo interviews Chesley Richardson, Executive Director of Prevent Child Abuse Florida, and Shelby Garner, Assistant Director of Prevent Child Abuse Florida. Episode recorded March 10, 2026.

    12 min

  6. MAR 16

    Protective Factors Trainings - Interview with Kalisha Staten

    In this episode, Lauren Mayo interviews Kalisha Staten, who is a Training Specialist at Prevent Child Abuse Florida. Episode recorded March 6, 2026.

    17 min

  7. JAN 26

    Circle of Parents - Interview with Keller Stout

    In this episode, Shelby Garner interviews Keller Stout, who is the Programs Coordinator at Prevent Child Abuse Florida. Episode recorded January 22, 2026.

    14 min

  8. 07/14/2025

    Research and Program Evaluation - Interview with Dr. Kayla Thomas

    In this episode, Heather Jones interviews Dr. Kayla Thomas, who is the Director of Research, Evaluation & Systems at the Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida. Episode recorded June 20, 2025.

    36 min
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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.

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