Parenting
Fathers and father-figures, champions of recovery, those facing child support challenges, working dads.
Content added Jan. 7, 2025
Good Dads offers a variety of resources for fathers and father-figures, including fatherhood skills classes, events, workplace programs and a huge library of online resources like blogs, podcasts and conversation starters.
Any and all fathers can benefit from Good Dads resources. Dads with students in elementary schools will love participating in Good Dads Strong Schools, a monthly before-school activity focused on building relationships and character. Working fathers can dive into relevant fatherhood topics in our Essential Good Dads Playbook, Fundamentals for Good Dads. Fathers facing challenges to being Good Dads, histories of incarceration, persistent poverty, addiction or child support challenges, are welcome to participate in our rigorous responsible fatherhood program, New Pathways for Good Dads.
Love Columbia - Victorian House
1205 E. Walnut St
Columbia MO 65201
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday
(417) 501-8867
Email: dmarkus@gooddads.com
Content added Dec. 24, 2024
Throughout our programming we work to learn where a child is with their learning and where they might need help and then work together to move them ahead. In the summer, our six-week summer academy helps students avoid learning loss that often happens during the downtime of the summer months.
7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
617 N. Providence Road
Columbia, MO 65203
573-449-0340
Email: ucschoolhouse@ucbuilders.org
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Content updated Nov. 15, 2024
To establish a vibrant community of Christ-centered faith in which people of varying life experience walk, work and worship God together as one (John 17:20-23; Acts 2:42-47; Philippians 2:1-11). Offers a variety of classes and support groups.
Visit Website to view all of their ministries, e.g., women's ministry, men's ministry, youth and children's ministry, Next Gen (young adult), Prime Timers (over 55), discipleship, life groups, leadership, etc. That is all on the website and we will continue to update.
3615 Southland Drive
Columbia, MO 65201
573-256-4410
Content updated June 12, 2024
South Hampton Place provides a broad assortment of in-house services to meet almost every need imaginable. These include Skilled Nursing Care, Physical and Occupational Therapies, Dietitians, Behavioral and Alzheimer’s Care, Activities, Hospice and a variety of others all under the watchful eyes of Physician Medical Directors.
4700 Brandon Woods, Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 874-3674
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Updated on: January 17, 2024
Developed in partnership between Americare Senior Living and The University of Missouri Sinclair School of Nursing, TigerPlace senior living has been the site of groundbreaking research that has the potential to extend the life of senior adults. It’s also been the retirement address of choice for those who want a warm, home-like atmosphere with all the bells and whistles.
2910 Bluff Creek Drive
Columbia, MO 65201
573-355-9676
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Content updated Oct. 7, 2024
ParentLink provides statewide, cost-free parenting support by masters-level professionals who are real people that care. The entry to point to ParentLink services is the WarmLine, where we provide listening support, evidence-based information, connection to vetted resources. From the WarmLine, families may be referred to our specialists in Early Childhood and Kinship Care arrangements, or an Access Navigator.
ParentLink is cost-free and available to all Missouri parents and caregivers. Link to brochure.
WarmLine: 800-552-8522, text 585-FAMILY1, email parentlink@missouri.edu, @parentlink on Facebook Messenger.
Director: Dr. Bradd Anderson, andersonb@missouri.edu
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Content updated Sept. 10, 2024
The goals of the National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse (NRFC) are to provide, facilitate, and disseminate current research and proven and innovative strategies that will encourage and strengthen fathers and families and providers of services.
Content updated Nov. 1, 2023
To establish a vibrant community of Christ-centered faith in which people of varying life experience walk, work and worship God together as one (John 17:20-23; Acts 2:42-47; Philippians 2:1-11). Offers a variety of classes and support groups.
Visit Website to view all of their ministries, e.g., women's ministry, men's ministry, youth and children's ministry, Next Gen (young adult), Prime Timers (over 55), discipleship, life groups, leadership, etc. That is all on the website and we will continue to update.
2201 West Nifong
Columbia, Missouri 65203
573-445-1131
Content updated Aug 2, 2023
The Fatherhood Program is administered by Missouri Division of Child Support Services to help a noncustodial parent avoid having to appear before a judge in court. It’s an employment-based service that focuses on providing services that can help the noncustodial parent achieve selfsufficiency.
Contact:
Powerhouse Community Development Corporation
601 Business Loop 70
West Suite 214 (Parkade Center)
(573) 723-6030
Content updated Feb. 26, 2025
Powerhouse was established in 2008 with a mission to “prepare and equip individuals for economic and life challenging situations as it relates to their personal growth and development.” Since its inception, Powerhouse has focused on providing relevant programs and services that positively impact the social, economic, and health- related needs of residents in Central Missouri. In keeping with its mission, Powerhouse has implemented programs focusing on positive youth development, strengthening families, responsible fatherhood, transportation, food insecurity, mental and behavioral health, substance use disorder and treatment, community development, and access to care.
Columbia Location:
601 Business Loop 70 W. Ste. 214 B
Columbia, MO 65202
Janice Brooks jbrooks@pwrhousecdc.org
573-208-7685
Update 2/26/25 - Now enrolling for the After School Program, Feb. 10th -May 23rd 2025, See flyer for details.