— Our Foundation

Born Again Dads:
Reclaiming strength,
restoring families,
and building futures.

Founder Doreszell Cohen, MA, leading community outreach

DORESZELL COHEN, FOUNDER

Born Again Dads was established on the principle that fatherhood is a transformative journey of reclamation. Founded by Doreszell Cohen, MA, our organization serves as a structured foundation for fathers seeking to rebuild their personal strength, moral character, and relationships with their children. We believe that every father deserves a path forward, rooted in accountability and community support.

"You are doing this for yourself, but not by yourself."

Our mission is to fuel transformative community change by empowering fathers to reclaim their roles. We provide a structured environment where men can admit their shortcomings, surrender to the responsibilities of fatherhood, and seek the guidance necessary to forge a brighter future for their children. Our values—Wisdom, Attitude, Nonviolence, Responsive, and Dignity—guide every program we offer.

We are a civic-minded nonprofit dedicated to responsible fatherhood. Whether through our coaching sessions, jail outreach, or family activities, we ensure that every participant is supported by a community that values accountability and family unity.


BORN AGAIN DADS

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Our leadership team is committed to the mission of empowering fathers to reclaim their personal strength and moral character. Guided by Wisdom, Attitude, Nonviolence, Responsive, and Dignity, we provide the structure and accountability necessary for fathers to rebuild relationships with their children and forge a brighter future.

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FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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BOARD MEMBER

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Help us empower fathers to reclaim their strength and build a better future.

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Conflicts of Interest


B.A.D. MEMBERSHIP– NO intrafamilial membership dating. 
Scenario: BAD member, Paul, invites his son’s mother, Pam, to family day. BAD member, Harry, eyes Pam and chemistry is conjured up. Situations like this remove the focus from the children and prioritize the immaturity of the adults. Now, Paul and Harry has intra-group member friction because of Harry’s sexual attraction to Pam and Paul feeling disrespected in the process of restoring his family toward the final BAD step.

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