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COMPLETIONS & GRADUATIONS​

Completing the New Pathways for Good Dads program requirements is no small feat. To be eligible for graduation, Dads enrolled in the program must complete our healthy relationships and fatherhood development courses, be employed if possible, and either contribute to court-ordered child support payments or otherwise contribute to the well-being of their families to the extent that they are able. Celebrating our graduates is one of our favorite events of the year!

To date, 175 men have completed all the program requirements for New Pathways, and 128 men have participated in a Good Dads graduation event.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 | Good Dads GRADUATION | The downtown Church | Springfield, MO

Good Dads board member Brian Mattson sings a song at the conclusion of the graduation ceremonyGood Dads Strong Schools Coordinator Jim Millsap speaks at the podium as the master of ceremonies at the graduation event.Good Dads Founder and Director Dr Jennifer Baker speaks at the podium Men walk down the church's aisle at the beginning of the ceremony
Graduation speaker: Ronnie MerrittGood Dads Founder and Director Dr Jennifer Baker speaks at the podium Director of Operations Rhonda Andersen lines up graduates before proceeding into the chapel for the ceremonyTravis Seek poses for a photo before the graduation ceremony begins
A white cake with black frosting says "Congratulations Graduates"Joe Fowler, Good Dads facilitator, plays a song before graduate names are announced.Graduation Certificate: Christopher Garrard Graduation Certificate: Kyle Johnson
Graduation Certificate: Joel GulleyGraduation Certificate: Christopher Jones Graduation Certificate: Cole Heimann Graduation Certificate: Travis Seek
Graduation Certificate: Tyler RuskGraduation Certificate: TJ McCrackenGraduation Certificate: Randy PottsGraduation Certificate: Thomas Divine
Graduation Certificate: John Carlson Graduation Certificate: Jake DeShazoGraduation Certificate: Jacob WhitehillGraduation Certificate: Heath Ellington
Graduation Certificate: Eddie "Ben" LewisGraduate Dustin Weatherman Graduation Certificate: David MaynardGraduation Certificate: Danny Paxton
Graduation Certificate: Adam MuellerGraduation Certificate: Austin ZavalaGraduation Certificate: Chase McWilliamsGraduation Certificate: Cameron Stephens

October 30, 2023 | Good Dads 2.0 class completion | victory mission | Springfield, MO

Men in Good Dads t-shirts stand for a group photo during Good Dads 2.0 class completion on October 30, 2023 at Victory Mission in Springfield MO.

August 9, 2023 | Good Dads 2.0 class completion | Springfield Recovery Community Center | Springfield, MO

Men in the New Pathways program pose with the completion certificates after completing Good Dads 2.0 on August 9, 2023 at the Springfield Recovery Community Center.

july 20, 2023 | Good Dads 2.0 class completion | community supervision center, hannibal, MO

Men pose with their certificates of completion for Good Dads 2.0 at the community supervision center in Hannibal, MO, on July 20, 2023.

July 19, 2023 | Good Dads 2.0 completion celebration| healing house, Kansas City, MO

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June 1, 2023 | Good Dads 2.0 Completion | Swope Imani House, Kansas City, MO

Men at Swope Imani House pose for a group photo after completing class in June 2023.

may 23, 2023 | Good Dads 2.0 Completion | Endeavor House, Buffalo, MO

Enrollees in the New Pathways program pose for a photo with their completion certificates in Buffalo, MO in May 2023.

may 4, 2023 | Good Dads 2.0 Completion | Simmering Center, Branson

Good Dads pose for a photo with class facilitators after completing a course in May 2023.
New Pathways for Good Dads participants hold up their certificates for completing the Good Dads 2.0 course.

may 4, 2023 | Good Dads 2.0 Completion | restoration of hope project

Men who completed Good Dads 2.0 wear their new Good Dads t-shirts and pose for a group photo with their class facilitators. May 2023, Restoration of Hope Project, Springfield, MO.

March 27, 2023 | Good Dads 2.0 Completion | harbor house

Men enrolled in New Pathways for Good Dads pose for a photo in March 2023 with their class facilitators and Good Dads board members to celebrate completing a course.

March 21, 2023 | Good Dads 2.0 Completion | victory mission

Men who completed class wear their Good Dads shirt and pose for a group photo in March 2023.

Nov. 6, 2022 | NEW PATHWAYS FOR GOOD DADS GRADUATION | The Downtown Church, Springfield MO

Clifton Barrows shakes hands with Dr. Jennifer Baker at the New Pathways for Good Dads graduation ceremony in November 2022.James Beal shakes hands with Dr. Jennifer Baker at the New Pathways for Good Dads graduation ceremony in November 2022.Dustin Boyd shakes hands with Dr. Jennifer Baker at the New Pathways for Good Dads graduation ceremony in November 2022.Jose Cruz-Ayguabibas shakes hands with Dr. Jennifer Baker at the New Pathways for Good Dads graduation ceremony in November 2022.
Joseph Davis shakes hands with Dr. Jennifer Baker at the New Pathways for Good Dads graduation ceremony in November 2022.Joshua Fultz shakes hands with Dr. Jennifer Baker at the New Pathways for Good Dads graduation ceremony in November 2022.Miguel Gaytan shakes hands with Dr. Jennifer Baker at the New Pathways for Good Dads graduation ceremony in November 2022.Daulton Gentry shakes hands with Dr. Jennifer Baker at the New Pathways for Good Dads graduation ceremony in November 2022.
Michael Gray shakes hands with Dr. Jennifer Baker at the New Pathways for Good Dads graduation ceremony in November 2022.Matthew Parris shakes hands with Dr. Jennifer Baker at the New Pathways for Good Dads graduation ceremony in November 2022.Brandon Rice shakes hands with Dr. Jennifer Baker at the New Pathways for Good Dads graduation ceremony in November 2022.Joshua Shamp shakes hands with Dr. Jennifer Baker at the New Pathways for Good Dads graduation ceremony in November 2022.
Donald Southard shakes hands with Dr. Jennifer Baker at the New Pathways for Good Dads graduation ceremony in November 2022.Brenjamin Torres shakes hands with Dr. Jennifer Baker at the New Pathways for Good Dads graduation ceremony in November 2022.Matthew Waller shakes hands with Dr. Jennifer Baker at the New Pathways for Good Dads graduation ceremony in November 2022.Daniel Whitaker shakes hands with Dr. Jennifer Baker at the New Pathways for Good Dads graduation ceremony in November 2022.
Nicholas Widener shakes hands with Dr. Jennifer Baker at the New Pathways for Good Dads graduation ceremony in November 2022.William Spencer shakes hands with Dr. Jennifer Baker at the New Pathways for Good Dads graduation ceremony in November 2022.A group photo of New Pathways graduates in November 2022.A white cake with black icing reads "congratulations graduates!"
A hammer rests on a table. A tag on the hammer reads "Building Better Families: NPGD Graduation 2022."Programs for the New Pathways for Good Dads Graduation ceremony in November 2022.A group photo at the New Pathways Graduation ceremony in November 2022.A group photo at the New Pathways Graduation ceremony in November 2022.
A family photo at the New Pathways for Good Dads graduation celebration in November 2022.A family photo at the New Pathways for Good Dads graduation celebration in November 2022.A family photo at the New Pathways for Good Dads graduation celebration in November 2022.A family photo at the New Pathways for Good Dads graduation celebration in November 2022.
Friends pose in front of a backdrop at the New Pathways for Good Dads graduation celebration in November 2022.A family photo at the New Pathways for Good Dads graduation celebration in November 2022.A family photo at the New Pathways for Good Dads graduation celebration in November 2022.

NEW PATHWAYS FOR GOOD DADS GRADUATION | JUNE 6, 2019

Recovery Outreach (Within My Reach Class)

Group photo at the New Pathways Graduation in June 2019.Good Dads founder and director speaks to a group of people sitting in pews at the New Pathways Graduation in June 2019.Group photo at the New Pathways Graduation in June 2019.Guests sit in pews during the New Pathways Graduation in June 2019.
Guests sit in pews during the New Pathways Graduation in June 2019.Graduates pose for a photo during the New Pathways Graduation in June 2019.Guests celebrate during the New Pathways Graduation in June 2019.Guests celebrate during the New Pathways Graduation in June 2019.

FATHERHOOD DEVELOPMENT COURSEWORK

These dads have completed the New Pathways for Good Dads Fatherhood Development Curriculum and we enjoyed celebrating the milestone.

Dads and guests celebrate the milestone of completing the Fatherhood Development Curriculum. Dads pose for a photo with Good Dads staff as they celebrate the milestone of completing the Fatherhood Development Curriculum. Dads and Good Dads staff celebrate the milestone of completing the Fatherhood Development Curriculum. A man poses for a photo during a New Pathways for Good Dads celebration
A man poses with Dr. Jennifer baker and Janice Reynolds during a New Pathways for Good Dads celebrationTwo men embrace as they celebrate at a New Pathways for Good Dads milestone event.A man poses for a photo during a New Pathways for Good Dads celebrationA man poses for a photo during a New Pathways for Good Dads celebration
Dads in the New Pathways pose for a group photo with their certificates.Dads in the New Pathways pose for a group photo with their certificates.

FATHERHOOD DEVELOPMENT GRADUATION AT NEW BEGINNINGS SANCTUARY | APRIL 10, 2019

A New Pathways Dad at the Fatherhood Development Graduation at New Beginning Sanctuary Children enjoy cake at the Fatherhood Development Graduation at New Beginning SanctuaryNew Pathways dads at the Fatherhood Development Graduation at New Beginning SanctuaryA man in a hatGood Dads' Lisa Strader speaks at the Fatherhood Development Graduation at New Beginning SanctuaryA New Pathways dad at the Fatherhood Development Graduation at New Beginning SanctuaryPeople sit in folding chairs at the Fatherhood Development Graduation at New Beginning SanctuaryPeople sit around tables at the Fatherhood Development Graduation at New Beginning SanctuaryA New Pathways dad at the Fatherhood Development Graduation at New Beginning SanctuaryA young boy at the Fatherhood Development Graduation at New Beginning SanctuaryChildren enjoy cake at the Fatherhood Development Graduation at New Beginning SanctuaryDads sit around tables at the Fatherhood Development Graduation at New Beginning SanctuaryPeople celebrate at the Fatherhood Development Graduation at New Beginning SanctuaryPeople sit around tables at the Fatherhood Development Graduation at New Beginning SanctuaryA blue cake with white frosting that reads "Congratulations Good Dads"Men in the New Pathways Program line up for a photo at the Fatherhood Development Graduation at New Beginning SanctuaryPeople sit at tables and celebrate at the Fatherhood Development Graduation at New Beginning SanctuaryChildren sit around tables at the Fatherhood Development Graduation at New Beginning Sanctuary
Good Dads stand for a photo

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