Recent Blog Posts
A New Partnership, A Shared Mission
Crossroads For Florida Kids is proud to announce a new partnership with Community Foundation Tampa Bay, a cornerstone of philanthropy in this region for decades. We are deeply humbled and grateful to be counted among their partners. Their generous $50,000 grant will help us grow our volunteer attorney program by recruiting and training new… Read More »
Volunteer Spotlight: Tomas Yi, Yi & Z Law Group and Chief Legal Officer at St. Vincent de Paul CARES
What inspired you to become an Attorney Ad Litem volunteer with Crossroads For Florida Kids? I was inspired to become an Attorney Ad Litem volunteer with Crossroads for Florida Kids because I believe every child deserves to have someone in their corner who is focused on their voice, their rights, and their future…. Read More »
Crossroads in the Community: August 2026
This past month, Crossroads showed up in two rooms. One was full of attorneys who could join our cause, and the other was full of youth and organizations serving the same kids we do. HCBA Young Lawyers Division: Get Involved! On July 16, we joined the Hillsborough County Bar Association Young Lawyers Division for… Read More »
Judicial Spotlight: The Honorable Kim Brennan
Q. Working on juvenile delinquency and mental health cases can be emotionally heavy—what keeps you motivated or gives you hope when working with young people facing difficult circumstances? A combination of having seen these kids be successfully rehabilitated and the joy of their parents and other family members when it happens provides the motivation… Read More »
Save the Date: All Rise! A Night of Power, Purpose, and Possibility
Clear your schedule for August 20 because this night is going to be something special. Crossroads For Florida Kids is joining forces with Madi’s Movement and Florida Youth SHINE for All Rise! A Night of Power, Purpose & Possibility, a musicinfused evening of storytelling, honest conversation, and real inspiration created for the children and… Read More »
Volunteer Spotlight: Julia Harrison, Holland & Knight LLP
What inspired you to become an Attorney Ad Litem volunteer with Crossroads For Florida Kids? I was inspired to become an Attorney Ad Litem volunteer with Crossroads For Florida Kids by a desire to have a direct and meaningful impact on vulnerable children. In my day-to-day practice, a significant portion of my work is… Read More »
Celebrating Our Pro Bono Champions at the 2026 Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Service Awards
On May 7, 2026, the 19th Annual Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Service Awards honored Hillsborough County lawyers, law firms, paralegals, and organizations for their 2025 pro bono contributions. Crossroads For Florida Kids reported 2,903 pro bono hours last year, with 40 volunteers recognized for contributing 20 or more hours. It’s a number we’re… Read More »
You Make This Possible
Donor & Volunteer Appreciation Reception | April 26, 2026 Some evenings remind you exactly why this work matters — April 26th was one of them. We gathered with donors, volunteers, and members of the legal community who stand behind the youth we serve. The room included several judges who regularly refer young clients to… Read More »
We’ve Got a New Home!
Big news — Crossroads For Florida Kids has a new office space, and we are thrilled to share it with you! You can now find us at 625 E. Twiggs St., Suite 101 in Tampa — just one block from the courthouse. This is a meaningful milestone for our organization, and a reflection of… Read More »
National Child Abuse Prevention Month: Why Advocacy Matters
Every April, communities across the country pause to reaffirm a shared commitment: every child deserves safety, stability, and the chance to grow up surrounded by care. National Child Abuse Prevention Month is both a call to awareness and a reminder that strong families and supportive communities are the foundation of child well‑being. The blue… Read More »