Family history can be important to help determine the right health screenings—but what does it mean for someone who does not have information about all or any genetic relatives? How can donor conceived people get […]
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DEAR ASK A THERAPIST: I’ve known I was DC my entire life but have always struggled with being donor conceived. I don’t like or agree with my parents’ choice of using an anonymous donor. I know their decision can’t be taken back, but I’m still so angry. I deserved to know my donor growing up, and it wasn’t fair that they chose this for me. I know the industry influenced their choice, but they still played a huge part in it. How can I feel better about this? -- DONOR CONCEIVED PERSON
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Colorado’s HB25-1259 purports to address threats to IVF in Colorado, but diving into what the bill actually does makes clear it is almost entirely focused on gutting key provisions of Colorado’s “Donor-Conceived Persons and Families of Donor-Conceived Persons Protection Act” (DCPPA).
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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members to vote no on SB1231 unless amended to include updated Article 9 of the Uniform Parentage Act or to remove outdated Article 9 (Part 10 of the bill) in its entirety.
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ReadingUSDCC was pleased to submit written comments in support of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) draft guidance on Donor Eligibility for Human Cells, Tissues, and Cellular and Tissue-Based Products (HCT/Ps).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.
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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When Edward Miles became a parent, he realized that his lack of information as a donor conceived person not only impacted him but now his own child as well.
Continue ReadingA known sperm donor considers meeting his minor donor conceived offspring.
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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.
