For children
We know that it can be really helpful for children to meet others of a similar age who are also donor conceived, so we have a number of ways for them to get together.
We know that it can be really helpful for children to meet others of a similar age who are also donor conceived, so we have a number of ways for them to get together.
We run over 100 local meet-ups for DCN members each year and many of them are open for children and other members of the family to join too. In the summer months especially there are lots of local get-togethers in a park or nearby green space and these offer a lovely way for children to play together with others who are donor conceived too.
Our conferences are very much a family affair. Where possible we offer childcare and children’s activities so that parents can bring their children and include them in the event. We know that this can really help stimulate and support conversations the family are having at home. Meeting other children made ’just like them’, as well as the potential for subsequent connections, can make a big difference to how children feel about being donor conceived.
To give you a sense of what we offer, here are the activities that we are running at our 2025 spring conference in London:
Creche for children aged 6 months to 12 years
What Makes Me, Me? creative session for 8-12 year olds
The Children’s group run by Dr Sharon Pettle for 9-13 year olds
Teen group for 13-17 year olds
You can read more about each of these sessions and find out how to book in the Activities for Children page.