The Importance of Positive Male Role Models - Interview with Coach Andrew Faulkner

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 Florida. Episode recorded June 30, 2026.

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 addition to mentoring and coaching teens at school, he and Shelby have been foster parents, welcoming three children into their home. Coach and Shelby discuss what helps teenage boys feel seen, what he says to every kid in class and during practice, what being a foster parent taught him, and more.  Episode recorded June 26, 2026.

Recognizing Father's Day: Celebrating Father Figures of all Types

In this episode, Shelby Garner, Prevent Child Abuse Florida [https://www.PreventChildAbuseFL.org]'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.

"Throw, Don't Go!" Water Safety Month Interview with Aden's Mum

In this episode, Lauren Mayo interviews Aden's Mum (Sarah Perry), President of the Aden Perry Good Samaritan and Scholarship Fund [https://www.adenperrygoodsamaritanandscholarshipfund.org/] and Founder of the Aden Perry Hero Life Ring Initiative.