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Events

You’re invited to join us for Good Dads Events! Don’t miss out on these great opportunities to get to know other fathers, learn about our mission and support the nonprofit. Questions about an upcoming event? Reach out to Good Dads at our Contact page.

Now thru

Oct 1

2026
Promo for the Good Dads and GlideXpress collaboration: Save and Support! 40% off all diamond-level washes - for every visitor, Glide donates $1 to Good Dads!

Discounted Car Washes Benefitting Good Dads

We’re partnering with the GlideXpress location on East Sunshine for this FUNdraising opportunity! They’re offering 40% off all diamond-level washes, and for every visitor, they donate $1 to Good Dads. Talk about a win-win! 

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November

6

2026
Good Dads training attendees sit at tables in small groups, facing the front of a classroom, where Jessica Smith, director of RISE Expansion, stands in front of a TV screen.

Facilitator Training Event for Financial Electives

This event is for Good Dads facilitators trained to lead in the +Us and FORGE programs. Join us for a fast-paced training event in Downtown Springfield where we’ll share the ins and outs of the financial literacy/economic stability  program requirements. 

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Nov. 30

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Dec. 4
2026
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Facilitator Training Camp: Good Dads +Us

Ready to make a lasting impact on fathers and families? Our training camp events equip facilitators with everything they need to know to effectively lead Good Dads classes in their community, from instruction strategies to mentorship tips. Receive training in Fundamentals for Good Dads and/or PREP 8.0. This training will take place in Downtown Springfield and is intended for groups hosting Good Dads classes in our Missouri service area. Registration for this in-person event opens in September.

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January

8

2027
Good Dads master facilitator Matthew Johnson stands at the front of a large classroom at the Downtown Church in Springfield, MO, addressing a large group of Good Dads 2.0 facilitators during Training Camp.

Good Dads Great Communities Orientation

What is all this talk about fatherhood? What difference does a dad make, really? What does it mean to have a Good Dads initiative? If you know your community needs a greater focus on responsible fatherhood, but you’re not sure how to start, this event is for you! Because we know it’s impossible to network while on Mute, we’ll see you in-person in Downtown Springfield for this fast-paced workshop.

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January

25–29

2027
Good Dads founder and director Dr. Jennifer L. Baker stands at the front of the classroom to introduce the "three keys" of healthy communication concept in the Prep 8.0 curriculum at the January 2026 Good Dads Plus Us Training Camp in Springfield MO.

Good Dads FORGE Training

Help us FORGE ahead for the fathers and families in your community! This five-day training event is for father-focused individuals who want to better work with dads and father-figures in their community. You’ll learn everything you need to know to best facilitate the classes in our Good Dads FORGE program. The venue for this event is TBD, but we anticipate this will take place in the Kansas City area. Registration opens in November.

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Good Dads participants pose for a group photo wearing their Good Dads t-shirts after the last evening of class in February 2026 in Chillicothe.

Ongoing Good Dads Classes

Dads: Are you ready to join a Good Dads class? Check out our current and upcoming classes in the New Pathways, FORGE, +Us and Strong Schools programs. Contact us to learn more. 

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