About Forever Dads Zanesville Ohio-Muskingum County

About ForeverDads

Celebrating Everyday Dads


Within every young man lies the potential of exceptional fatherhood. At ForeverDads, our goal is to strengthen communities in Muskingum County and beyond, helping transform them into places that provides our sons with the resources and role models necessary to become loving, nurturing, responsible fathers.

We believe the work that we do is vitally important. The health of our communities requires good fathers. The strength of our nation requires good fathers. But most importantly, the future of our children requires good fathers.

Our goals are grand, but our work is practical. ForeverDads designs and manages programming to to encourage, educate, and equip fathers to be present and involved within their family. That is true empowerment.

Our Mission


ForeverDads encourages, educates and equips men to develop positive relationships with their children, family and community.

Our Vision


ForeverDads will be a driving force in the community for the development of healthy families; transforming the lives of men as fathers to be full partners in raising their children.

Our Core Values


  • We believe that fatherhood is an honor, a privilege and a lifetime commitment.

  • We believe that fathers matter to the Zanesville-Muskingum County community.

  • We believe equipping and supporting men to be responsible fathers reduces father absence and increases father engagement with children and families.

  • We believe that when fatherhood and parenting are strengthened, the community is strengthened.

  • We believe that faith is a significant factor in community and family well-being.

  • We believe that we must be accountable to stakeholders in order to build trust, gain confidence and promote community investment.