CALL TO ACTION: An industry-backed bill introduced will gut protections in Colorado's "Donor-Conceived Persons and Families of Donor-Conceived Persons Protection Act."
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USDCC submits testimony to the Hawaii Senate Committee on the Judiciary, urging members to vote no on SB1231 unless amended to include updated Article 9 of the Uniform Parentage Act or to remove outdated Article 9 (Part 10 of the bill) in its entirety.
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A donor conceived person wonders how to deal with unknown donor health history.
Continue ReadingUSDCC was pleased to submit written comments in support of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) draft guidance on Donor Eligibility for Human Cells, Tissues, and Cellular and Tissue-Based Products (HCT/Ps).
Continue ReadingAn intended parent wonders about the impact of withholding their known donor's identity until the child turns 16.
Continue ReadingA recipient parent struggles with the boundaries his donor conceived son has created around sharing information about siblings and the donor.
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The holidays can be a joyful time full of connection and tradition, yet for donor conceived people (DCP), this season may also stir up complex feelings around family, identity, and belonging.
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The holidays can be a joyous time, and they can certainly also bring a unique stress for families who had help to become parents.
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The holidays are fraught with stressors for everyone. As an egg, sperm, or embryo donor, the holidays contain an extra layer of complexity.
Continue ReadingA concerned friend wants to know how best to support a single mom by choice who has a strained relationship with her adult donor conceived daughter.
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We work to protect the rights and interests of donor conceived people in the United States. USDCC has developed Example Legislation that protects the best interests of donor conceived people while considering the input of stakeholders.
We educate on the needs and interests of donor conceived people and provide resources for donors, intended parents, and others. Advocating for change begins with educating the public about where change is needed and why change is necessary.
Learn more about the perspectives of people connected to donor conception through guest posts and other content featured on our blog.
