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Spotlights

New Pathways
Spotlights

We’re proud to highlight the remarkable journeys and successes of fathers in the New Pathways for Good Dads program. Explore stories of perseverance, determination and triumph that illuminate the transformative impact of NPGD. 

From challenging beginnings to achieving extraordinary milestones, these spotlights showcase the resilience and tenacity of Good Dads who are dedicated to working toward happy families and being positively engaged in the lives of their children. Join us as we celebrate the difference a dad makes!

Adam Smith

“(New Pathways) has given me more ideas on how to have a more consistent relationship with my kiddo, and how to communicate effectively,” says Adam Smith, recent New Pathways graduate. …

Marco Zepeda

Because of his participation in New Pathways for Good Dads, Marco Zepeda gained a new appreciation for the role fathers play in the lives of their children. …

Madison Dennis

Like many fathers, Madison Dennis grew up in a time when sharing your feelings or struggles is discouraged. Read more on how Good Dads has helped change his mindset. …

Mason Biaggi

While attending New Pathways classes, Mason Biaggi noticed concrete improvements. “(Learning) how to communicate was definitely the lifeline, the savior of my relationship,” he said….

Mark Sanson

“My wife says (Good Dads) changed me, and I’m a different man,” said Mark Sanson, a graduate of the New Pathways for Good Dads (NPGD) program….

Kyle Friend

Rebuilding your life after being in prison is a challenge that Kyle Friend is no stranger to. Kyle had a desire to become a better man and father for his family, and he decided to chase that ambition….

Paul Melvin

Paul Melvin isn’t one to give up easily. Despite many ongoing challenges in his life, he’s used the lessons he’s learned through Good Dads courses as tools to help him continue to persevere. …

Antonio Ware

“Mistakes don’t define us: It’s our character, not our record.” Antonio Ware, a Good Dads graduate, discusses his past and the importance of fathers in a child’s life. …

Jeremy Kitchingham

Jeremy was the first Good Dads facilitator in the Joplin area. As a dad and as a bastion of recovery, he’s committed to serving other dads and sharing his journey with others. …

Michael Fisher

While sharing his recovery story, Michael weighs in on the importance of one-on-one bonding, screen-time, chores and other lessons learned as a father of three….

Michael Gray

Michael was absent from his children’s lives for years, but after meeting his now-wife while in recovery and winning custody of his two oldest, life has turned around. …

Peter Gilbreth

After years of addiction, estrangement and resentment, Good Dad Peter Gilbreth has found his calling in making a difference for others….