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U.S. Donor Conceived Council

U.S. Donor Conceived Council is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit founded and operated by and for donor conceived people (DCP) to advocate on their behalf.

Our team is 100% volunteer based. Link to volunteer and donate:
https://linktr.ee/donorconceivedcouncil

Mission Statement:
The U.S. Donor Conceived Council strives to increase awareness of the needs, interests, and challenges of donor conceived people and advance change that promotes and protects their health, welfare, and human rights. Non-Discrimination Statement:
U.S. Donor Conceived Council (DCC) does not tolerate homophobia or transphobia. DCC acknowledges and respects diverse family structures. Thus, in advancing the rights of donor conceived people, DCC advocates for inclusive policies and opposes policies that stigmatize same-sex couples, single parents, and blended families. DCC’s vision statement and proposed policies do not, and are not intended to, single out or promote any particular family structure. DCC is a nonpartisan organization and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, physical or mental ability, or marital status.

20/02/2026

🥇 Congratulations to US figure skater Alysa Liu, a donor conceived person born via surrogacy!

14/02/2026

Valentines from donor conceived people-because love and transparency can coexist.

Share with someone you love!

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08/02/2026

My husband and I just told our son (26) and daughter (24) they were donor conceived. We explained we were counseled by many medical/psychology experts not to reveal the truth, which is why they’re only now learning the truth. While they handled the news very well, my daughter is angry we waited so long to tell them. She is very concerned about the potential of past or present relationships with someone who could be related because the number of siblings we’ve discovered through a donor-conceived-person network is astounding. Telling her the odds of this are low isn’t much consolation.

Find the answer from the USDCC Mental Health Team at the link in the comments.

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29/01/2026

Tomorrow, January 30, the Nebraska Judiciary Committee will hear LB 1148, legislation that establishes clear legal rules for determining parentage when a child is conceived through assisted reproduction.

For donor-conceived people, clear parentage law is essential. Legal parentage determines who has parental rights and responsibilities, who makes medical and educational decisions, and who is legally responsible for a child’s care and support.

LB 1148 defines assisted reproduction, confirms that intended parents are legal parents, and clarifies that gamete donors are not legal parents. By modernizing Nebraska’s parentage laws, the bill helps ensure that families formed through assisted reproductive technology, including IVF and donor conception, are clearly recognized and protected under the law.

⏰ Written testimony is due TOMORROW (1/30) by 8:00 AM CT.

How to submit written testimony

1. Go to nebraskalegislature.gov/bills

2. Enter 1148

3. Click “Submit Comments Online for LB1148”

4. Complete the form:
- Select “Self” under Representing
- Select “Proponent” under Stance

5. In the Written Statement box, briefly explain why clear parentage law matters for you and your family

6. Check your email and click the verification link to finalize your submission

13/01/2026

DEAR ASK A THERAPIST: I am a single mom by choice to-be who is looking for an ID release s***m donor. I've found a really great match that ticks all of the boxes but the profile doesn't have audio or any pictures (child or adult). Generally, the profile has less information overall than ones from other s***m banks. The medical information is equally complete compared to the others. It's mainly the interviewer’s notes, personal statements, and information about education that are less detailed. I originally went into this hoping to provide my future child with as much information about the donor as possible. Do you have recommendations for how to prioritize donor information availability vs. the donor matching characteristics I'm looking for? Will my child feel put out by not being able to look up what the donor looks like until they get the donor's full name? - RECIPIENT PARENT
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Find the answer from the USDCC Mental Health Team at the link in the comments.

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09/01/2026

DEAR ASK A THERAPIST: How do you deal with cultural differences in disclosure to your children? My parents are immigrants from a culture that focuses on genetic lineage and have warned me against telling my son (now nearly 7) about his origins. They also believe that because we are family, contacting any genetic siblings would not be a good idea. (It was an anonymous donation but we have contacted some genetic siblings.) They think that telling the world, especially the rest of our family, would bring shame as well. – RECIPIENT PARENT
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Find the answer from the USDCC Mental Health Team at the link in the comments.

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09/12/2025

Have you worked with Graceful Beginnings?

An attorney has issued a public notice regarding altered genetic summaries distributed by the company. If you think you may be impacted, please email the U.S. Donor Conceived Council at Jspiers@usdcc.org.

We cannot provide you with legal advice, but we can provide information to help you verify the authenticity of your records and understand the appropriate next steps.

16/11/2025

🌟 RALLY FOR REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE — NOVEMBER 18TH at 1PM! 🌟

Join us for a powerful afternoon of community, action, and collective resistance.

As attacks on reproductive rights escalate in South Carolina, we are showing up together — loud, united, and unwavering. This rally brings together organizations across our state who are committed to protecting our freedom, our families, and our futures.

Bring your friends, your signs, your passion, and your hope. Let’s turn our energy into action. Let’s remind our lawmakers that South Carolinians are paying attention — and we will not back down!

💗 See you on November 18th.

10/11/2025

The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear Kim Davis’s petition to revisit Obergefell v. Hodges, the landmark case that granted marriage equality nationwide. Donor conceived families have been positively impacted by the freedom to marry. Families rely on the clarity and the legal and social protections that marriage provides. For millions of couples and families across the country, today’s news is a moment to breathe a sigh of relief — for their families, those they hope to build, and their futures.

10/11/2025

You’ve invested the time, money, and the emotional energy into the process of selecting a donor, and you now have a child. But is your journey with the gamete bank over? Possibly not. Learn more about what to do if your child has a new genetic diagnosis at the link below.

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30/10/2025

🛄 The booth is packed and so are our bags. Thank you so much to everyone who stopped by to say hello and learn more about who we are and what we stand for at USDCC. We hope to see you again next year!

👊 Stay tuned for how YOU can help send USDCC to ASRM 2026 and other events to ensure DCP voices are represented.

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28/10/2025

Don't miss our booth at ASRM 2025! Come learn more about who we are and what we do.

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