Author Archives: Site Administrator
Strengthening Our Team: Welcoming Alicia M. Norton to Crossroads
We are pleased to introduce Alicia M. Norton, who joined Crossroads in September to serve as Executive Assistant. Alicia brings nearly two decades of experience in higher education and student affairs, along with a genuine passion for supporting our mission. Alicia most recently served as Student Affairs Manager at Stetson University College of Law… Read More »
Volunteer Spotlight: Lucie Fisher, Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
1. What inspired you to become an Attorney Ad Litem volunteer with Crossroads For Florida Kids? I was inspired to become an AAL for Crossroads after being introduced to the opportunity by my wonderful coworkers at Bradley, Jacob Hanson and Ryan Hedstrom. Hearing about the impact of their work from colleagues I respect made… Read More »
A Path Home: How Advocacy Reunited a Family by Troy Mainzer, Carlton Fields, P.A.
By Troy Mainzer, Carlton Fields, P.A. In May 2023, Rosemary and I were appointed to represent a young man in Tampa, Florida who had been picked up by police and sent to the Hillsborough County detention center. He had been sleeping outside due to circumstances that led him to leave his home. Despite sleeping… Read More »
Crossroads Rising: Our 2025 State of the Union
By: Lisa Kilbride, Board President Crossroads For Florida Kids closed 2025 stronger than it began, propelled by continued growth in volunteer engagement and a surge in impact for the youth who need us most. Nearly 3,000 pro bono hours were contributed this year, and the number of attorneys reporting service rose from 65 to… Read More »
Campaign for Kids: Year-End Giving
Crossroads For Florida Kids launched our 2025–2026 Campaign for Kids in late October, and it continues through April. While Giving Tuesday on December 2nd was an important milestone, it’s just one part of our larger effort to sustain pro bono legal advocacy for disadvantaged youth in Hillsborough County. As the year draws to a… Read More »
Building Connections, Expanding Our Mission: Crossroads in the Community
Building Connections, Expanding Our Mission: Crossroads in the Community This fall, Crossroads connected with hundreds of legal professionals, law students, and community partners who share our commitment to youth justice. These events strengthen the army of advocates standing beside Hillsborough County’s most vulnerable children. Strengthening Support for Our Mission October 7 – Hillsborough County… Read More »
Volunteer Spotlight: Stephen Todd
What inspired you to do pro bono work as an Attorney Ad Litem volunteer with Crossroads for Florida Kids? I had been a volunteer Guardian ad Litem for about a decade when in 2012, Rosemary Armstrong asked me to join her then-fledgling organization, Crossroads. I don’t know about you, but I can’t say “no”… Read More »
In His Corner: The Power of Advocacy and Empathy
By Richard Anderson II, McGlinchey Stafford, PLLC Recently, through my involvement with Crossroads For Florida Kids, I was appointed as Attorney ad Litem for a young man involved in delinquency proceedings in Juvenile Mental Health Court. Together, we successfully navigated the guidelines of his Case Resolution Contract, resulting in a dismissal of the charges… Read More »
Crossroads For Florida Kids Honored as Lightning Community Hero
Crossroads For Florida Kids is proud to announce that we have been named a Lightning Foundation Community Hero by the Tampa Bay Lightning Foundation, receiving a $50,000 grant in recognition of our mission and impact. The celebration took place on November 20th during the Lightning’s home game against the Edmonton Oilers, marking the 15th… Read More »
