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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.

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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27/10/2025

👋 Are you at ASRM 2025? Stop by Booth 342 to say hello, chat with our team, and walk away with information and swag.

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25/10/2025

We look forward to reconnecting with you or meeting you for the first time!

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24/10/2025

✈ We're on our way to ASRM 2025!

❤️ Thank you to our incredible supporters for your donations throughout the year. They help send us to important events like this.

10/10/2025

Genetic testing can feel like a brave new world for many people. For donor conceived people, it takes on an additional layer of meaning. How do we put it all into context?

➡️ Follow the link in the comments.

27/09/2025

UPDATE: The phonebank schedule has changed! Double-check the updated schedule and sign up for a shift!

IVF is under threat in South Carolina. Want to help protect it?

Join PSAF and volunteers this weekend for a virtual phonebank to spread the word about Senate Bill 323 and the upcoming hearing. Together, we can stop S. 323 and defend access to reproductive healthcare.

Each shift begins with a full training on the dialer and script. Please join the Zoom link from your computer, and have your phone charged and ready to make calls!

Sign-up link is here: https://www.mobilize.us/palmettostateabortionfund/event/849595/

Every call counts. Let’s stand together to protect IVF and the families who depend on it.

What is S. 323?
S. 323, the so-called “Unborn Protection Act,” would redefine embryos in South Carolina law as “human beings.” This change would jeopardize access to IVF, restrict families’ choices about embryo use and disposition, and ignore the needs of people born through assisted reproduction.

Beyond IVF, S. 323 would also impose sweeping restrictions on abortion, miscarriage care, contraception, and essential pregnancy health services—putting the health and autonomy of countless South Carolinians at risk.

26/09/2025

⚠️ 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗱. 𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻-𝘂𝗽 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸. ⚠️

IVF is under threat in South Carolina. Want to help protect it?

Join PSAF and volunteers this weekend for a virtual phonebank to spread the word about Senate Bill 323 and the upcoming hearing. Together, we can stop S. 323 and defend access to reproductive healthcare.

Each shift begins with a full training on the dialer and script. Please join the Zoom link from your computer, and have your phone charged and ready to make calls!

Sign-up link is here: https://www.mobilize.us/palmettostateabortionfund/event/849595/

Every call counts. Let’s stand together to protect IVF and the families who depend on it.

What is S. 323?
S. 323, the so-called “Unborn Protection Act,” would redefine embryos in South Carolina law as “human beings.” This change would jeopardize access to IVF, restrict families’ choices about embryo use and disposition, and ignore the needs of people born through assisted reproduction.

Beyond IVF, S. 323 would also impose sweeping restrictions on abortion, miscarriage care, contraception, and essential pregnancy health services—putting the health and autonomy of countless South Carolinians at risk.

18/09/2025

IVF access is under threat in South Carolina

The South Carolina Senate has scheduled a hearing for Senate Bill 323, the "Unborn Protection Act."

What is S. 323?

This legislation would define a human embryo in the South Carolina Health Code as “a human being that begins as a fertilized egg or zygote.”

How Does This Impact Donor Conceived People and Access to IVF?

This change would restrict access to in vitro fertilization (IVF) and other fertility treatments, and could prevent doctors from being able to practice IVF in accordance with clinical best practices. S. 323 does not recognize or protect the needs of people born through assisted reproduction. Instead, it seeks to prevent our existence.

The ability to make informed choices about embryo use and donation is essential to the dignity of donor-conceived people and their families. This bill could also restrict embryo disposition options, leading to forced embryo donation and ignoring the best interests of donor-conceived people, recipient parents, and donors alike.

Unlike most legislation, S.323 is moving outside the regular session, in a special process designed to fast-track the bill. Lawmakers need to hear from us: IVF must stay legal and available to families in South Carolina.

Here’s How You Can Take Action:
- Sign up to testify
- Email State Senators
- Call State Senators

Together, we can protect IVF and the families who depend on it. Learn more about how to get involved at https://www.usdcc.org/2025/09/18/call-to-action-south-carolina-s-323-protect-ivf-access/

27/08/2025

By now, you’ve likely seen the headlines about Kim Davis’s request for the Supreme Court to reconsider Obergefell v. Hodges. For many, these headlines are unsettling, and it’s natural to worry about what they mean for our families. For donor-conceived children with LGBTQ+ parents, marriage equality has been a cornerstone of security—safeguarding children’s well-being and helping to ensure their families are protected under the law.

It’s important to remember Davis’s petition is based on a narrow legal question the courts have already rejected. The Supreme Court receives thousands of requests like this each year and grants only a small fraction. There’s good reason for the Court to deny review in this case rather than unsettle something so positive for couples, children, families, and society at large.

Marriage equality remains strong, and families can take additional steps to protect themselves. The best way for LGBTQ+ parents to protect their family is to ensure that their parent-child relationship is secure in all states by obtaining a court judgment of parentage or adoption.

Read our full statement here: https://www.usdcc.org/2025/08/26/u-s-donor-conceived-council-responds-to-marriage-equality-in-the-news/

31/07/2025

New on the blog: Understanding the medical history of s***m and egg donors isn’t just about DNA—it’s about health, transparency, and identity.
Explore the importance of ongoing donor medical histories, screening limitations, and evolving norms around openness and disclosure.
Read our latest article to learn how updated records and early communication empower donor-conceived individuals and modern parents.
Linked here: https://www.usdcc.org/2025/07/25/understanding-the-medical-history-of-s***m-and-egg-donors-what-you-need-to-know/

30/07/2025

Parentage is the legal relationship between a parent and a child. When a child is born through donor conception, it’s essential that the people raising them are legally recognized as their parents from the very beginning. Without that legal clarity, children can face uncertainty about who is responsible for their care, who can make decisions on their behalf, and who they are legally connected to.

Children born through donor conception deserve to start life with the security of having their intended parents legally recognized. This reduces the risk of family separation and ensures children have immediate access to health insurance, inheritance, and other legal rights through both parents.

This new law will help make that a reality by ensuring that intended parents are recognized as legal parents.

The act also allows for a Voluntary Acknowledgement of Parentage (VAP), which is a simpler, streamlined, and more affordable way of establishing parentage

Here’s to another win for the DCP community!

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