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Donor Conceived Community (DCC) is a 501(c)3 dedicated to making a better world for donor-conceived people (DCP). We promote the well-being of DCP by providing support, education, and resources for DCP, parents, donors, and the professionals who work with them.

We host peer support groups by and for people navigating donor conception.

*Donor conceived refers to a person conceived with the use of donor sperm, egg, or embryo. In biology, donor refers to the person providing tissue, organs, or gametes, not a free donation or charitable contribution. Most gamete donors in the U.S. are paid or financially compensated.

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Registration is open for our third annual
Made to Wonder: Race to End Anonymous Donation!

In 2022, DCC founded Made to Wonder as an annual opportunity for people to connect, share their stories, and build solidarity for ending the practice of “anonymous” gamete donation.

🗓 Donor-conceived people, parents, donors, family, friends, and professionals: Join us in Denver, CO on October 20, or at virtual/satellite meet-ups from October 19-20.

Find your community.

For Donor-Conceived People
Become a DCC Member for access to peer-led support groups, community events, guides, printables, & more. FREE after a one-time $10 account set-up fee.

For Family Building Professionals
Do you work with parents, DCP, or gamete donors? Join DCC Professional Group for access to monthly webinars & resources.

For Parents of DCP
Join a parent drop-in group, book a consult call, or join the Parent Membership Waitlist for access to resources and events.

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Parents of DCP Drop-In Peer Call | THURS Aug 15th | 8:15-9:30P Central
Parents of DCP Drop-In Peer Call | THURS Aug 15th | 8:15-9:30P Central
$10.00

After signing up, please email Britt, our Peer Facilitator, at britt@dccsupport.org to receive the meeting link. Must register by Tues, Aug 13th, at 12 pm EST to receive the link.

Are you an intended parent or the parent of a child under the age of 18 conceived with donor sperm, egg or embryo?

Join this parent-led peer support group to learn and talk about topics related to parenting and donor conception, such as decision-making, talking to your child or others about donor conception, medical history, searching for donors/siblings, and more. We take a child-centered approach.

Note: Peer support is not professional mental health support, but we can help you get connected to resources.

*** We do not currently offer groups for parents of adult donor-conceived people. If this describes you and you are looking for support, we welcome you to sign up for a 1-on-1 consultation with Melissa Lindsey here.

Parents of DCP Drop-In Peer Call | THURS July 18th | 8:15-9:30P Central
Parents of DCP Drop-In Peer Call | THURS July 18th | 8:15-9:30P Central
$10.00

After signing up, please email Britt, our Peer Facilitator, at britt@dccsupport.org to receive the meeting link. Must register by Tues, July 16th, at 7 pm EST to receive the link.

Are you an intended parent or the parent of a child under the age of 18 conceived with donor sperm, egg or embryo?

Join this parent-led peer support group to learn and talk about topics related to parenting and donor conception, such as decision-making, talking to your child or others about donor conception, medical history, searching for donors/siblings, and more. We take a child-centered approach.

Note: Peer support is not professional mental health support, but we can help you get connected to resources.

*** We do not currently offer groups for parents of adult donor-conceived people. If this describes you and you are looking for support, we welcome you to sign up for a 1-on-1 consultation with Melissa Lindsey here.

Parents of DCP Drop-In Peer Call | WED June 19th | 8:15-9:30P Central
Parents of DCP Drop-In Peer Call | WED June 19th | 8:15-9:30P Central
$10.00

Please register by Mon, June 17, at 7 pm EST, to receive the meeting link.

Questions or concerns? Reach out to Britt, our Peer Facilitator, at britt@dccsupport.org.

Are you an intended parent or the parent of a child (under the age of 18) who was conceived with donor sperm, egg, or embryo?

Join us to chat about parenting, decision-making, talking about donor conception, and more. This virtual peer support group is led by parents for parents. (Note: Peer support is not professional mental health support, but we can help you get connected to resources.)

 
 
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We know what it’s like to wonder what you’re made of.

 
 

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"Hope begins in the dark, the stubborn hope that if you just show up and try to do the right thing, the dawn will come. You wait and watch and work; you don't give up."

-Anne Lamott

 

Free Donor Conceived Community
Membership for DCP*

Whether you just found out you’re donor-conceived or you’ve known for years, DCC is a safe place to connect with people facing a similar journey.

*When you become a DCC member, any groups, workshops, or events are free with your monthly membership.

  • Connect with a community of donor-conceived people on the same journey.

  • Support chat available.

  • Support groups meet for 4-6 weeks.

  • Protect your privacy with member-only workshops, speakers and events.

Membership is FREE!

(There is a one time $10 account set up fee.)

We gratefully accept donations to support our mission.

 
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Give Support

When you gift a sponsorship, a donor-conceived person receives access to our membership platform, peer support groups, and resources, which gives them a community of support as they navigate the lifelong impacts of donor conception.

 

Coming Soon: DCC Parent Membership

Join a community of intended and recipient parents navigating donor conception.

$60.00/month