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Spotlights

New Pathways
Spotlights

We’re proud to highlight the remarkable journeys and successes of fathers in the New Pathways program. Explore stories of perseverance, determination and triumphs 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!

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. …

Joe & Amanda Fowler

Joe and Amanda have graduated from the sober living program at New Beginning Sanctuary. Through NBS they have been house managers in several locations and have recently moved into their own apartment!…

Jack Austin

Before the age of nine, Jacob would say he had a “good childhood.” All that changed when he moved in with his mother when he was nine years old. Things did not go well. At 11-years old, his mother…

Jack Cloutier

“Hi Jack. How are you?” Jack’s reply to this question is always, “I’m blessed.” Jack is from California. He was blessed with a good home—mom, dad, siblings. When he was about 12 years old, things…

Daniel Jones

Daniel had a bumpy life from the start. He grew up in low-income housing on the Illinois side of St. Louis. Due to the poverty level, Daniel had to use his street smarts to survive. By the time he was…

Cody Pickens

If you were to have the pleasure of talking to Cody on the phone today, you would probably agree that you can almost “hear” Cody smile! Cody’s voice and positivity are infectious. The joy of the Lord…

Charlie Romine

If you were to meet Charlie today, you might think, “That guy has it all together; he gets to see his kids, he has a great job, he’s working on a college degree, and he’s good looking!” Those things…

Anthony Flores

Anthony James Flores was born in Blythe, California, the second child of Anthony and Joann Flores. He has an older sister, Raquel, and a younger brother, Coty. Anthony grew up in a family of…

Danny Watkins

“Things happen for a reason.” Danny Watkins may not have always felt that statement was true, but if you asked him today, he would tell you that there is a reason for everything. Danny has been a drug…

John Crouch

John grew up in Mount Vernon, MO, as an only child. He had the most loving and kind parents that a child could want. Despite all the pain and hurt that they experienced throughout the years, they are…

Bobby Pullin

“Success is earned, not given.” This phrase is one you will hear quite frequently from Robert “Bobby” Pullin. Bobby’s life proves that his successes have been earned. He also admits that his struggles…

Dyllan Dale

Dyllan Dale would be the first to tell you that his life has not been easy. He has made mistakes, made bad choices, hurt people and battled addiction. He would also be the first to tell you that it is…

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