Class Locations

New Pathways for Good Dads Class Locations

New classes are starting throughout the state. Classes typically meet once a week for 8–16 weeks. This page is your guide for which classes are open, when they’re happening, and how you can get involved.

Springfield Locations

Harbor House
363 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. VISIT WEBSITE.

Current Class: No Current Class
Current Class Seat Availability: Closed
Next Class: GOOD DADS 2.0 | Start date TBD.
Next Class Seat Availability: Open

For More Info
Contact the Good Dads office at (417) 501-8867

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. VISIT WEBSITE.

Current Class: No Current Class
Current Class Seat Availability: Closed
Next Class: GOOD DADS 2.0 | Class start date TBD.
Next Class Seat Availability: Open

For More Info:
Contact the Good Dads office at (417) 501-8867

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. VISIT WEBSITE.

Current Class: No Current Class
Current Class Seat Availability: Closed
Next Class: GOOD DADS 2.0 | Class start date TBD.
Next Class Seat Availability: Open

For more info:
Contact the Good Dads office at (417) 501-8867

644 S Scenic Ave Springfield MO 65802

A 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. VISIT WEBSITE.

Current Class: No Current Class
Current Class Seat Availability: Closed
Next Class: WITHIN MY REACH | Class start date: September 19th 2024
Next Class Seat Availability: Open

For more info: 
Contact the Good Dads office at (417) 501-8867

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. VISIT WEBSITE.

Current Class: Within My Reach. Class meets Mondays, 6–8 p.m.
Current Class Seat Availability: Closed
Next Class: Good Dads 2.0. Start date: TBD
Next Class Seat Availability: Open

For more info:
Contact the Good Dads office at (417) 501-8867

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. VISIT WEBSITE.

Current Class: GOOD DADS 2.0 | Classes meet Mondays, 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Current Class Seat Availability: Closed
Next Class: Good Dads 2.0 | Tentative start date in October.
Next Class Seat Availability: Open

For more info:
Contact the Good Dads Office at (417) 501-8867

Southwest Missouri Locations

The Alliance of SWMO | Joplin 
1901 S Pearl Ave, Joplin MO 64804

The Methodist organization provides peer recovery support services for those suffering from poverty and substance use or mental health disorders. Good Dads site since 2019. VISIT WEBSITE.

Current Class: WITHIN MY REACH | Class meets Mondays
Current Class Seat Availability: CLOSED‍
Next Class: GOOD DADS 2.0 | Start Date: October 14th 2024
Next Class Seat Availability: OPEN

For more Info: 
Contact Marlissa Diggs at The Alliance: (417) 782-9899

675 E Mt Vernon Blvd, Mount Vernon MO 65712

A church in Mount Vernon serving Lawrence County. VISIT WEBSITE.

Current Class: NO CURRENT CLASS
Current Class Seat Availability: CLOSED‍
Next Class: Good Dads 2.0 | Start date is Sept 12th. Classes will meet Thursdays from 6–8 p.m.
Next Class Seat Availability: OPEN

FOR MORE INFO

Contact the Good Dads office at 417-501-8867

1341 NW 3rd Ave, Ava MO 65608

Cross Point Church is all about “pointing people to a real relationship” to faith. CPC has weekly prayer services, a youth ministry and regular community events. VISIT WEBSITE

Current Class: No current class.
Current Class Seat Availability: CLOSED
Next Class: WITHIN MY REACH | Start date: September 9th 2024
Next Class Seat Availability: OPEN

FOR MORE INFO

Contact the Good Dads office at 417-501-8867

12684 US-63, Rolla MO 65401

Affiliated with the international Dream Center network and True Charity Network, the Phelps County Dream Center has offered grocery assistance to families in the county since 1999. Its mission is to assist families in moving toward food security and general self-sufficiency. Good Dads site since 2023. VISIT WEBSITE.

Current Class: No current class
Current Class Seat Availability: CLOSED‍
Next Class: GOOD DADS 2.0 | Start date TBD
Next Class Seat Availability: OPEN

For more info: 
Contact the Good Dads office at 417-501-8867

1652 S Ash, Buffalo, MO 65622

Grace Community is committed to reaching out to its community, with the hearts of its congregation open to everyone and serving those in need. The church’s local mission is aimed at helping children in the foster system, combatting food insecurity, championing suicide prevention programs and making a difference in the lives of the community’s senior citizens. VISIT WEBSITE.

Current Class: No current class
Current Class Seat Availability: Closed
Next Class: WITHIN MY REACH | Start date TBD
Next Class Seat Availability: Open

For more info: 
Contact the Good Dads office at (417) 501-8867

811 Owen Mill Rd, Stockton MO 65785

A Stockton-based nonprofit with a mission to encourage and restore hope by serving physical, spiritual and emotional needs. Good Dads site since 2021. VISIT WEBSITE.

Current Class: No current class
Current Class Seat Availability: Closed
Next Class: WITHIN MY REACH | Start date TBD.
Next Class Seat Availability: OPEN

For more info: 
Contact Cheryl Thornton at FRC: (417) 522-9124

405 E 5th Street, Carthage MO 64836

The Jasper County Jail is the biggest prison office in the county and is located on 9 sections of land in metropolitan Carthage. There are around 450 men in the prison’s population. The jail has hosted Good Dads classes since 2022. VISIT WEBSITE.

Current Class: GOOD DADS 2.0 & WITHIN MY REACH concurrently 
Seat Availability: Classes available only to inmates at Jasper County Jail.

158 N Adams St, Lebanon MO 65536

LifePoint Church believes in a humble theology and a relatable faith. The congregation prides itself on being a safe space to ask questions and find life. LifePoint has group, kids, youth recovery, outreach and worship services at the church and nearby food pantry.  Good Dads class site since 2023. VISIT WEBSITE.

Current Class:  No current class
Current Class Seat Availability: Closed
Next Class: Good Dads 2.0 | Start date: September 18th 2024
Next Class Seat Availability: OPEN

For more info: 
Contact the Good Dads office at (417) 501-8867 or Wayne Cochran at 417-718-2841

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 training and other kinds of support. Good Dads class location since 2023.

Current Class: No Current Class
Current Class Seat Availability: CLOSED‍
Next Class: WITHIN MY REACH | Start date TBD
Next Class Seat Availability: OPEN

For more info:
Contact the Good Dads office at (417) 501-8867

704 S Veterans Blvd, Branson MO 65616

Standing by the Door Ministries is designed as an intentional and dedicated outreach resource to folks in the Branson area struggling with addiction. With a wide variety of programs and classes available to all seeking recovery, SBTD’s goal is to assist those addressing the causes and conditions of addiction by offering proven, time-tested recovery methods, including workshops, spiritual skills classes, counseling, transitional housing, job and life skills and veteran’s assistance. VISIT WEBSITE.

Current Class: WITHIN MY REACH
Current Class Seat Availability: CLOSED‍
Next Class: GOOD DADS 2.0 | October 14th, 2024
Next Class Seat Availability: OPEN

For more info: 
Contact the Good Dads office at 417-501-8867

Central Missouri Locations

Fresh Start Sober Living Programs
1107 Grand Ave Columbia MO 65203

Fresh Start serves men & women 18 and over who struggle with alcohol and drug addiction. Their programs specialize in re-entry from prison, treatment centers, and jail and also serves court stipulated individuals and homeless addicts seeking recovery. VISIT WEBSITE

Current Class: NO CURRENT CLASS
Current Class Seat Availability: Closed
Next Class: GOOD DADS 2.0 | Class starts Monday, Sept. 16
Next Class Seat Availability: Open

For more info: 
Contact the Good Dads office at (417) 501-8867 and ask for Columbia
Or email Ava Summers at [email protected]

Love Columbia  - Victorian House
1205 E Walnut St. Columbia MO 65201

Love Columbia exists to connect community relationships and resources to love people forward. The nonprofit serves those struggling to provide for their basic needs or who wants to improve their lives and create a path forward. VISIT WEBSITE

Current Class: GOOD DADS 2.0
Current Class Seat Availability: Closed
Next Class: TBD
Next Class Seat Availability: Open

For more info: 
Contact the Good Dads office at (417) 501-8867 and ask for Columbia
or email Ava Summers at [email protected]

Reentry Opportunity Center (ROC)
2108 Paris Rd Columbia MO 65202

The Reentry Opportunity Center is where the justice-involved can be treated with dignity and respect, accessing support and tangible resources needed to effectively reenter common society and thrive—including transportation assistance, job readiness training and more. The ROC partners with other agencies to provide meaningful and tangible resources and support that addresses the immediate basic and criminogenic needs of those they serve. VISIT WEBSITE

Current Class: NO CURRENT CLASS
Current Class Seat Availability: Closed
Next Class: WITHIN MY REACH. Class is set to begin Tuesday, Sept. 17
Next Class Seat Availability: Open

For more info: 
Contact the Good Dads office at (417) 501-8867 and ask for Columbia
or email Ava Summers at [email protected]

SERVE, Inc. | Fulton
4901 County Rd 304 Fulton MO 65251

SERVE, Inc. of Callaway County organizes, facilitates, promotes and provides services to meet the needs of citizens of the community. The agency provides dynamic services to all kinds of residents, including transportation, supplemental school supplies, a food pantry and a thrift store.  VISIT WEBSITE

Current Class: NO CURRENT CLASS
Current Class Seat Availability: Closed
Next Class: GOOD DADS 2.0. Class is set to begin Tuesday, Oct. 1
Next Class Seat Availability: Open

For more info: 
Contact the Good Dads office at (417) 501-8867 and ask for Columbia
or email Ava Summers at [email protected]

Kansas City Locations

Good Dads Kansas City
1717 McGee St, 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. VISIT WEBSITE.‍‍ 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.

For more info: 
Contact Lee Bramlett at Good Dads KC: (972)-935-4613

Hannibal Locations

Hannibal Community Supervision Center
2002 Warren Barrett Drive, Hannibal MO, 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. VISIT WEBSITE.

Current Class: GOOD DADS 2.0
Next Class: TBD
Seat Availability: This is a closed class only for those at the supervision center.

For more Info: 
Contact Kevin Knickerbocker at Good Dads Hannibal: (573) 406-5274

1815 Hope StreetHannibal MO 63401

Scott’s Chapel United Methodist Church hosts family-friendly events and has worship services every Sunday morning. VISIT WEBSITE.

Current Class: No current class
Current Class Seat Availability: Closed
Next Class: GOOD DADS 2.0 | Class Start Date TBD
Next Class Seat Availability: OPEN

For more info:
Contact Stacie Stickney-Williams at Good Dads Hannibal: 816-918-8800

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