Recent Blog Posts
Connecting with Future Advocates at Stetson Law’s Career Fair
Crossroads was proud to participate in Stetson University College of Law’s 2026 Career Fair, joining public and private organizations in meeting law students exploring their next steps in the profession. Stetson is committed to pro bono work, requiring every law student to participate, and students who complete at least 120 hours may receive the… Read More »
Volunteer Spotlight: Alex Mendez, Shrader Mendez
What inspired you to become an Attorney Ad Litem volunteer with Crossroads For Florida Kids? I wanted to become an AAL to help kids that don’t have the support throughout the legal system and legal process. It is important that children or young adults have support both legally as well as personally. Can you… Read More »
Celebrating Pro Bono at the HCBA 5K & Judicial Food Festival
Crossroads joined a record‑setting Judicial Food Festival and a sold‑out 5K celebrating pro bono service. We are honored to be part of a legal community that continually shows up for pro bono work and stands behind the youth we serve. Crossroads was proud to serve as a Silver Sponsor at the 22nd Annual Judicial… Read More »
Strengthening Advocacy in Juvenile Mental Health Court: A Collaborative CLE offering insight, clarity, and practical tools for supporting youth in JMHC
What does it really take to advocate for a young person in Juvenile Mental Health Court? On March 6, we brought the full JMHC team together to explore that question with our Crossroads attorneys — from the specialist who guides the court’s structure to the therapists, school partners, and public defenders who shape each… Read More »
Crossroads in the Community: February 2026
February has been a vibrant month for Crossroads, filled with opportunities to connect, collaborate, and share our mission with the Tampa Bay legal community. Just after our last newsletter went out, we hosted our first AAL Quarterly Social of the year on January 29th at Magnanimous Brewing. Because all our AALs are Life Savers,… Read More »
Volunteer Spotlight: Scott Borders, Morgan & Morgan, P.A.
What inspired you to become an Attorney Ad Litem volunteer with Crossroads For Florida Kids? It goes back a bit. When I was a Criminal Justice major at USF, I worked for two legends of the department, Max Dertke, Phd. and Richard Dembo, Phd. They had a grant to study the relationship between physical… Read More »
Persistence Paid Off: Securing Returned SSA Benefits for a Young Adult
For young people aging out of foster care, turning 18 often brings more uncertainty than celebration. Overnight, they can lose the structure of placement, the support of a case manager, and sometimes even access to financial benefits they are legally entitled to receive. That’s exactly what happened to one young woman represented by Crossroads…. Read More »
Two Major Honors in One Week: Celebrating Daniela Mendez
Crossroads For Florida Kids is proud to celebrate Board Member and longtime volunteer attorney Daniela Estefany Mendez, whose extraordinary commitment to children was recognized twice this January. Within a single week, Daniela received major honors from both the Florida Bar and the Hillsborough County Bar Association, reflecting the depth and impact of her service… Read More »
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 »