Welcome to Good Dads!

By inspiring, resourcing and encouraging fathers to be more involved in the lives of their families, we’re helping kids and communities one dad at a time.

Programs for Dads

We have programs suited for all dads, including stepfathers, grandfathers and father-figures.

Programs for At-Risk Dads

Work to achieve your fatherhood goals with New Pathways for Good Dads, featuring trainings for fatherhood skills, healthy relationships, child support, career resources, family budgeting, co-parenting and more.

Good Dads Strong Schools

This before-school breakfast program gives dads the perfect opportunity to connect with their elementary-aged children in a school setting while diving into a fun character-building topic.

Good Dads Great Communities

The new Good Dads Great Communities course is your practical, time-tested guide for your organization as you work to establish your own father-focused initiative.

Workplace Programs

Using familiar language common to any sports lover, Fundamentals for Good Dads forges connections among fathers as they coach their families through adversity to a winning season.

Programs for Faith Communities

Good Dads programs are very adaptable to the faith community. Fundamentals for Good Dads is ideal for ministry for men in any church or congregational setting.

Programs for At-Risk Dads

Good Dads Strong Schools

This before-school breakfast program gives dads the perfect opportunity to connect with their elementary-aged children in a school setting while diving into a fun character-building topic.

Good Dads Great Communities

The new Good Dads Great Communities course is your practical, time-tested guide for your organization as you work to establish your own father-focused initiative.

Workplace Programs

Using familiar language common to any sports lover, Fundamentals for Good Dads forges connections among fathers as they coach their families through adversity to a winning season.

Programs for Faith Communities

Good Dads programs are very adaptable to the faith community. Fundamentals for Good Dads is ideal for ministry for men in any church or congregational setting.

Chapters

Good Dads is growing! We have community chapters throughout the state who are bringing Good Dads services to more fathers than ever before.

Start
a Chapter

Discover the impact Good Dads could make in your community.

Good Dads
Events

Find opportunities to attend Good Dads throughout the year!

Annual Fundraising Dinner

Training Camp

Graduation

Ongoing Good Dads Classes

Testimonials

“Good Dads has given me a positive outlook. A person just needs to be willing to take the steps to move forward.”

Bobby

New Pathways Dad

“A dad is someone who is there for you whether you’re right or wrong.”

Dave Schoolfield

New Pathways for Good Dads Facilitator

“(Good Dads) has opened up new possibilities for (my employee) to find a suitable place to live and given them hope. Your organization’s commitment to helping fathers and building relationships is truly inspiring.”

Richard G. Kramer

Rich Kramer Construction

“(The Good Dads program) has a lot of good information on how to handle everyday situations and resolve conflicts to come to a positive outcome.”

New Pathways Dad

“I love and am thankful for Good Dads!”

James

New Pathways Dad

“Dads give you such a sense of safety. I always knew the safest place in the world was next to my dad.”

Lisa Strader

Director of Programs for At-Risk Fathers

“I’ve seen hope grow and overflow out of many people in Good Dads. With society and everything else, it seems like so much. Good Dads gives these guys an opportunity to have a fighting chance.”

Jeremy Kitchingham

Good Dads Facilitator

Good Dads Podcast

Laugh and learn as you hear Good Dads hosts and guests dive into real-life stories and advice on dirty diapers, moody teenagers, mental health, healthy relationships and other topics perfect for twenty-first century dads.