Class Locations
New Pathways locations
Good Dads has several ongoing classes throughout the state. Our skilled facilitators typically meet with dads once a week to host classes, including Good Dads 2.0, Fundamentals of Fatherhood, Within My Reach (for singles) and Within Our Reach (for couples). This page is your guide for which classes are open, when they're happening, and how you can get involved.
Endeavor House
102 Poplar Street
Buffalo, MO 65622
Every endeavor has a story! After Tim and Travis discovered they both struggled with addiction, homelessness and incarceration, Endeavor House was created out of the friends' hearts to serve. Both are dedicated to helping the men they house by breaking stigmas and changing lives.
https://endeavorhouse.org/Call Todd Brock (Bolivar) at 417-755-1792 or Tim Cowden (Buffalo) at 417-406-3101
Current Class:
Good Dads 2.0
Facilitators:
Todd Brock and Randy Cole
Seat availability:
Closed
Next Class:
TBD
Check back in June 2023 for new class updates.
Family Restoration Center
811 Owen Mill Rd.,
Stockton, MO 65785
A Stockton, MO nonprofit with a mission to encourage and restore hope by serving physical, spiritual and emotional needs. Good Dads site since 2021.
https://www.frcmo.com/Call Cheryl Thornton at 417-522-9124
Current Class:
Good Dads 2.0
Faciliatators:
Ryan Dasso and Cheryl Thornton
Seat Availability:
TBA
Next Class:
Good Dads 2.0
Check back in spring 2023 for new class announcements.
Good Dads
205 W Walnut. St., Suite 10
Springfield, MO 65806
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit headquartered in Springfield with a mission to "help kids one dad at a time." Good Dads partners with other organizations to host New Pathways classes in Springfield and around the state.
Current Class:
No Current Class
Facilitators:
N/A
Seat Availability:
TBA
Next Class:
TBD
The Good Dads Headquarters has space available for daytime classes; contact our office to start a class.
Good Dads Kansas City
1717 McGee Street
Kansas City, MO 64108
The Good Dads KC vision is to restore authentic and flourishing relationships between fathers and children. We exist to provide instruction, inspiration, and encouragement to fathers, helping their children realize that they belong, are loved and affirmed, so that they and their children can be the best they can be.
https://gooddadskc.com/events/training-events/Contact Lee Bramlett at 972-935-4613
Current Class:
Good Dads 2.0
Facilitators:
Lee Bramlett, Don Lewis and Arnie Pizzutelli
Seat Availability:
TBA
Next Class:
Within My Reach
Good Dads Kansas City has several ongoing classes. For an up-to-date list of KC-area locations and times, please visit the Good Dads KC website.
Hannibal Community Supervision Center
2002 Warren Barrett Drive
Hannibal, Missouri, 63401
A secure facility that houses inmates. The inmates may be awaiting trial or sentencing, or they may be serving a sentence after being convicted of a crime. Jails and Prisons maintain records on inmates, including arrest records, sentencing records, court documents, and other criminal records. However, the Good Dads class is not limited to inmates.
https://www.countyoffice.org/hannibal-community-supervision-center-hannibal-mo-545/Call Tim Lovitt at 573-822-5139
Current Class
Good Dads 2.0
Facilitators:
Tim Lovitt, Stacie Williams, Kevin Knickerbocker
Seat Availability:
Seats still available! Contact Good Dads to register.
Next Class:
TBD
Check back in July 2023 for new class updates.
Harbor House
636 N. Boonville Ave,
Springfield, MO 65806
A shelter and transition house run by the Salvation Army. The organization aims to break the cycle of homelessness through free lunches, safe places to sleep and long-term intervention programs. Good Dads site since 2022.
https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/midland/springfieldMO/provide-housing/Call the Good Dads office at 417-501-8867
Current Class:
Good Dads 2.0
Facilitators:
Benjy Lampert and Bruce Cobb
Seat Availability:
Closed
Next Class:
TBD
Check back in April 2023 for new class announcements.
Jasper County Jail
405 E. 5th Street,
Carthage, MO 64836
The Jasper County Jail is the biggest prison office in the county and is arranged on 9 sections of land in metropolitan Carthage. There are around 450 men in the prison's population.
https://madisoncounty-sheriff.com/missouri/county-jail/jasper-county-jail-6/Current Class:
Good Dads 2.0
Facilitator:
Will Barrett
Seat Availability:
Closed
Next Class:
Good Dads 2.0
Classes available only to inmates at Jasper County Jail.
Life Church
8345 Outer Road
Mountain Grove, MO 65711
A church in south-central Missouri that “simply loves God, believes His word, and loves all people.” The church hosts Sunday services, kids services and fatherhood classes. Good Dads site since 2021.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/288382489198144/Call Pastor Mark Boyd at 417-812-0015
Current Class:
No Current Class
Faciliatators:
Mark Boyd, Heather Beal, James Beal, Landon Luckey
Seat Availability:
TBA
Next Class:
Good Dads 2.0
Check back in spring 2023 for new class announcements.
Northside Recovery Community Center
Freedom City Church 1477 N. Broadway Ave,
Springfield, MO 65802
A church in north Springfield aimed at rebuilding broken down communities in US urban areas. The peer-operated recovery community center hosts daily groups, educational classes and pro-social activities. Good Dads site since 2021.
https://www.facebook.com/Northside-Recovery-Community-Center-103148975111122/Call the Good Dads office at 417-501-8867
Current Class:
No Current Class
Faciliators:
N/A
Seat Availability:
Closed
Next Class:
Good Dads 2.0
Check back in June 2023 for new class announcements.
Recovery Outreach Services
1925 E Bennett St., Suite L
Springfield, MO 65804
An outpatient program in Springfield that provides addiction treatment programs and recovery environments. The service uses group classes and individual counseling to help clients reach their goals. Good Dads site since 2018.
http://recoveryoutreach.comCall the Good Dads office at 417-501-8867
Current Class:
No Current Class
Facilitators:
N/A
Seat Availability:
TBA
Next Class:
TBD
Check back in spring 2023 for new class announcements.
Restoration of Hope Project
644 S. Scenic Ave,
Springfield, MO 65802
A 501 (c)(3) nonprofit in Springfield dedicated to assisting ex-offenders by providing outpatient services, treatment, relapse prevention, counseling, housing, recovery groups and other resources to be successful. Good Dads site since 2020.
https://restorationofhopeproject.org/Call the Restoration of Hope office at (417) 942-0005
Current Class:
No Current Class
Facilitators:
Janice Reynolds and Dave Schoolfield
Seat Availability:
Closed
Next Class:
Within My Reach
Within My Reach is set to begin in June 1. Contact Restoration of Hope or Good Dads to register for the class.
Simmering Center
360 Rinehart Rd
Branson, MO 65616
Simmering Center is a sober housing facility in Taney County. With residents in recovery treatment, the center provides needs assessments, skills trainings and other kinds of support.
https://simmeringcenter.org/Call Simmering Center at (417) 320-6380 and ask for Tammy McLaughlin
Current Class:
Good Dads 2.0
Facilitators:
Drew Dilisio and Tammy McLaughlin
Seat Availability:
Closed
Next Class:
TBD
Check back in April 2023 for new class announcements.
Springfield Recovery Community Center (New Beginning Sanctuary)
1925 E Bennett St., Suite F
Springfield, MO 65804
SRCC is a safe haven for those who are reclaiming hope. Its mission is empowering people in recovery to regain hope, enjoy life and become a vital part of the community.
https://www.betterlifeinrecovery.com/srccCall the Good Dads office at 417-501-8867
Current Class:
Within My Reach
Facilitators:
Joe Fowler
Seat Availability:
Closed
Next Class:
Good Dads 2.0
Check back in April 2023 for new class announcements.
The Alliance of Southwest Missouri
1901 S. Pearl Ave.,
Joplin, MO 64804
Based in Joplin, the Methodist organization provides peer recovery support services for those suffering from poverty and substance abuse or mental health disorders. Good Dads site since 2019.
https://www.theallianceofswmo.org/Current Class:
Good Dads 2.0
Facilitators:
Jeremy Kitchingham, Jeff McNabb, Mike Weist
Seat Availability:
Seats still available! Contact Good Dads to register.
Next Class:
TBD
Class began April 17.
Victory Mission
1610 N Broadway Ave,
Springfield, MO 65803
A Springfield ministry aimed at breaking cycles of poverty by emphasizing workforce development, spiritual growth, and emergency relief through overnight shelters, food pantries, and residential rehabilitation programs. Good Dads site since 2018.
http://victorymission.comCall the Good Dads office at 417-501-8867
Current Class:
Good Dads 2.0
Facilitators:
Ronnie Merritt
Seat Availability:
Closed
Next Class:
Good Dads 2.0
Check back in May 2023 for new class announcements.
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