2026 Montgomery County Fatherhood Summit

Thu Jan 29 2026 at 08:30 am to 03:30 pm UTC-05:00

Sinclair Conference Center | Dayton

Michael Newsom
Publisher/HostMichael Newsom
2026 Montgomery County Fatherhood Summit
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Join us for the 2026 Montgomery County Fatherhood Summit - Creating Opportunity on Thursday, Jan. 29 from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
About this Event

Children do best when both parents are positively involved in their lives. If you are a father or someone who supports fatherhood, please sign up now for the Montgomery County Fatherhood Summit to hear how fathers can overcome barriers and have meaningful relationships with their children.


Networking and breakfast will begin at 8:30 a.m.


Welcome: 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.

  • Dr. Michael Newsom - Montgomery County Fatherhood Director
  • Kimberly Dent - Executive Director, Ohio Commission on Fatherhood
  • Tyler Small - Assistant County Administrator
  • Montgomery County Commisioners
  • Honorable Judge Walter H. Rice


General Session: 9:30 - 10:00 a.m. - Dr. Alonzo Patterson - Pediatrician/Infant Vitality Advocate


Breakout Session 1: 10:10 - 11:15 a.m.

  • Fathers and Children Services - Tara Shook - Ohio Department of Children & Youth (Room 120)
  • Every Parent Matters - John Payne, Public Health Dayton-Montgomery County - A holistic approach to Fatherhood services in Montgomery County, including home visiting and parenting classes. (Room 127)


Breakout Session 2: 11:25 - 12:30 p.m.

  • Reconnecting with Children and the Community after Incarceration - Quinn Howard - Montgomery County Office of Reentry (Room 120)
  • The Importance of Father Engagement in K-12 - Jason Slaughter - Dayton Public Schools (Room 127)


Lunch Session: 12:40 - 1:40 p.m. - Josh Copeland - Mental Health Motivational Speaker (Great Hall)


Breakout Session 3: 1:50 - 2:55 p.m.

  • The Importance of Father Engagement in Afterschool Programs - Wesley Biles - Learn to Earn Dayton (Room 120)
  • How is our Public Defender's Office being intentional in helping fathers? - Nikole Xarhoulacos - Montgomery County Public Defender's Office (Room 127)


This is a free event. However, registration must be submitted by Monday, Jan. 26.

For more information, please contact Michael Newsom at [email protected] or 937.225.4759

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Sinclair Conference Center, 444 West Third Street, Dayton, United States

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