Good Dads Columbia

About Us

At Good Dads Columbia, we’re passionate about helping fathers be the best they can be — for themselves, their kids and their community. We believe every dad matters, and that when fathers are engaged and supported, families and communities thrive.
 
Here in Columbia and throughout Boone County, we’re working to connect dads with the tools, resources, and encouragement they need to succeed. Through programs like New Pathways for Good Dads and Good Dads Strong Schools, we offer fatherhood classes, one-on-one case management and practical support to help dads strengthen relationships, find stability and stay connected to their children.
 
We’re proud to partner with local schools, agencies, and community leaders who share our commitment to building stronger families. Together, we’re making a real difference — one dad, one child and one family at a time.

Columbia Advisory Board

Ellis Carter

Business Professional

Alvin Cobbins

Retired Educator

Conrad Hake

Program Director, Love Columbia

Mike Harvey

Retired Optometrist

Sabha Jalali

Retired Optometrist

Chris Lunn

Veterans United Home Loans

Tom May

MFA Oil Company

Ann Merrifield

Exec. Director, Big Brothers Big Sisters

Sherill Schlimpert

Retired Educator

Jane Williams

Co-Founder & Exec. Director, Love Columbia

Class
Locations

New Pathways for Good Dads

Fresh Start Sober Living Programs

Good Dads 2.0 —  We meet Thursdays with dinner at 5 p.m. and lessons from 5:30–7:00.

Love Columbia

Good Dads 2.0 — Class meets Monday evenings.

Reentry Opportunity Center (ROC)

To be Determined — Details for a new class at this location are coming soon!

Good Dads Strong Schools