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Education

A National Directory of Sperm Cryobanks

Find a trusted sperm bank

A national, interactive directory of verified sperm banks across the U.S., helping individuals and couples bank, donate, or purchase sperm for IVF. It provides region-based search and educational resources to guide your decision.

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Family Building

AllPaths Family Building

Supporting every path to family

A caring community dedicated to supporting, informing, and advocating for anyone pursuing fertility and family-building options. Through peer groups and resource networks, AllPaths helps individuals and families navigate options with empathy and empowerment.

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Identity And Community

Cheri's Choice

Share Your Motherhood Story, Inspire Others

A platform for women pursuing non-traditional paths to motherhood to share their journeys, access resources, and inspire others.

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Identity And Community

COLAGE

Unite. Empower. Lead LGBTQ+ Families.

COLAGE is the national organization by and for people with LGBTQ+ parents. It unites a network of peers, supports chapters and events (Family Week, Atlanta Family Weekend), and empowers members to lead and thrive in their communities.

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Identity And Community

Cup of Jo

Real life, stylish living.

A daily lifestyle site by Joanna Goddard featuring authentic coverage of style, travel, motherhood, and home. Readers come for real-life storytelling and practical recommendations.

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Donor Conceived

Donor Conceived Community

Support and community for DCP

A 501(c)(3) peer-support and learning community for donor-conceived people (DCP), parents, donors, and professionals, offering peer groups, education, and resources to promote well-being and belonging.

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Donor Conceived

Donor Conception Canada

Peer-led support for donor conception

An all-volunteer organization providing free, peer-led support group meetings for people using donor eggs, sperm, or embryos, and for their families and supporters. Meetings are available via Zoom or in-person; donations via e-transfer to info@donorconception.com are welcome; RSVP to register.

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Donor Conceived

Donor Sibling Registry

Connect with donor siblings

A global registry that helps donor-conceived people, their families, and intended parents find and connect with genetic siblings and donors. Features member stories, resources, and both free and paid membership options to support reunion and community-building.

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Identity And Community

Family Equality

Advocating for LGBTQ+ Families

A national organization advancing LGBTQ+ parenting, family-building, and rights through resources, community events, and nationwide advocacy.

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Education

Fight the bite

Fight the bite. Stay healthy.

Public health information hub from Western Australia's Department of Health, featuring the Fight the bite campaign and guidance on measles alerts, heat safety, vaping, and emergency medical advice.

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Identity And Community

Frolo

Community and dating for single parents

A dual-mode app for single parents with a private community space to connect, share experiences, and find support. It also includes a dating option to meet someone who understands your journey.

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Identity And Community

Grit & Virtue

Pursue your mission without burnout

A personal development platform for modern-day women offering inspiration, articles, journals, and resources to pursue meaningful missions without burnout.

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Education

Health.vic

Healthy Victorians, world-class care

Official Victoria Department of Health site delivering health information, services, alerts, and policies to support safer, healthier communities. It covers programs from women's health to public health services and health system reforms.

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Identity And Community

Infertility Unfiltered

Real support for infertility journeys

A nurturing network offering education, support groups, and community connections for individuals navigating infertility. Members can join virtual classes, participate in support groups, and access resources.

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Identity And Community

LGBT NETWORK

Be Yourself, Build LGBT Families

An LGBT-focused program and community that helps prospective and current LGBT parents build and strengthen families through personalized support, resources, and events. It connects LGBT families and youth through meetups, groups, and family-building guidance sponsored by partner organizations.

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Family Building

Men Having Babies

Guidance, advocacy, and surrogacy support

A nonprofit offering guidance, advocacy, and financial assistance for current and future gay surrogacy parents. It hosts conferences worldwide and maintains the SurrogacyAdvisor directory with ratings and reviews of surrogacy agencies and IVF clinics.

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Identity And Community

Our Family Coalition

Supporting LGBTQ Families

Our Family Coalition is a nonprofit advancing equity for LGBTQ families and children through support, education, and advocacy, offering programs, resources, and community-building.

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Parenting

Parenting SA

Trusted parenting guidance for SA

South Australian government resource offering practical parenting guides, videos, and a services directory to support children's development and wellbeing.

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Identity And Community

PFLAG

Empowering LGBTQ+ people and families

PFLAG is the nation’s largest organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for LGBTQ+ people and those who love them. It connects communities through local chapters, resources, and supportive networks.

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Mental Health

Postpartum Support International (PSI)

Perinatal mental health support

Global resource offering information, support, and access to services for perinatal mental health challenges (e.g., postpartum depression and anxiety). Includes helplines, a provider directory, and tools such as the Connect by PSI app and related resources for families and professionals.

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Mental Health

PSI Perinatal Mental Health Provider Directory

Find trusted perinatal care providers

A searchable directory of perinatal mental health trained professionals and related support providers across the US, including therapists, psychiatrists, doulas, lactation consultants, and sleep coaches.

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Donor Conceived

Reproductive Technology Council

Regulating safe, ethical ART

Western Australia’s regulatory body for assisted reproductive technology and related research, providing legislation, guidelines, and information for clinics, consumer surrogacy, donor conception, and preimplantation genetic testing.

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Resource

SA Health

Your hub for SA health services

Official government portal for South Australia's public health services, hospitals, health information and health careers, connecting residents with local health networks and resources.

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Mental Health

Seleni Institute

Transforming maternal mental health

A global nonprofit dedicated to transforming maternal and family mental healthcare through therapy for individuals and couples, and women's mental health training courses for clinicians.

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Mental Health

SF Women's Therapy

Online therapy for California women

Licensed MFT-led online therapy and coaching for women in California, focusing on motherhood, relationships, and life transitions. Free 20-minute consult available.

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Identity And Community

Single Mother Guide

Grants and benefits made simple

A resource outlining government assistance programs for single mothers in the U.S., including TANF, SNAP, LIHEAP, Medicaid, and unemployment insurance, with guidance on eligibility, application steps, and state-by-state benefit estimates.

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Identity And Community

Single Mothers by Choice

Community and support for choice moms

A long-standing nonprofit offering a welcoming community, information, and support for women who are considering or pursuing single motherhood by choice. For over 40 years, it has empowered thousands of SMCs worldwide.

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Identity And Community

singlemombychoice

Empowering single moms by choice

A resource hub for single moms by choice, providing practical guidance on donor options, family-building, education, mindfulness, time management, and entrepreneurship, along with stigma-busting perspectives and community support.

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Identity And Community

Solo Mum Society

Building families on your terms

A comprehensive hub for women pursuing solo motherhood, offering expert courses, coaching, community, and resources to navigate fertility options, pregnancy, and parenting on their own terms.

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Identity And Community

That Solo Mum

Solo motherhood, everyday strength

A personal blog for solo moms sharing real-life stories, practical tips on self-care, time management, and navigating solo motherhood (by choice).

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Donor Conceived

U.S. Donor Conceived Council

Advocacy and Support for Donor-Conceived

A US-based council providing advocacy, education, and resources for donor-conceived individuals, their families, and professionals.

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Donor Conceived

Home

Independent fertility information and support

VARTA provides independent information and support for individuals, couples, and health professionals regarding fertility, infertility, assisted reproductive treatment (ART), and the best interests of children born.

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Donor Conceived

We Are Donor Conceived

Voices for donor-conceived people

A global resource center for donor-conceived individuals to share stories, connect with peers, and access guidance. It also provides journalistic resources for stories about DNA testing and donor conception, plus a private Facebook group for community support.

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Family Building

Gay Parents To Be

Guiding LGBTQ+ families to parenthood

A comprehensive resource for LGBTQ+ individuals and couples pursuing family-building through IVF, donor conception, and surrogacy, with expert guidance, community support, and practical resources.

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