Understanding Our Early Disclosure Program

At Cascade Cryobank, we are proud to offer a variety of options to both donors and recipients. We offer a unique and first-of-its-kind Early Identity Disclosure release program. As a donor, you may be curious about births that result from your donations. We’ve made this possible with our exclusive Early Disclosure Program. Here’s what you should know about our Early Identity Disclosure Program:

How EDP Works 

The first thing to know about our EDP is that it offers complete transparency. If you decide to opt in to the Early Disclosure Program with Cascade Cryobank, your identity will become available as soon as a live birth is reported. This process begins when a family chooses you as their donor from our catalog. When a baby is born, the family can then download the “Open ID Birth Reporting” form which they will fill out with their information along with the baby’s information.

When they are ready, they can request the identity of their chosen donor. Not only can they learn of your identity, but they can also request to have a virtual meeting with you. This meeting will be moderated by a licensed mental health professional. If agreed by both parties, there can be further contact after the initial virtual meeting. This can potentially lead to a lifelong relationship between the donor and recipient family. As a donor, you know that your donations are making a difference, but seeing them first-hand makes it even more real.

Weighing Your Options

You are under no obligation to become part of the Early Disclosure Program. Your reasons for donating are unique and personal. There are several angles to consider when thinking about early disclosure. A few of the pros include:

• Opportunity to connect with offspring: early disclosure can give you the chance to connect with the family who chose your donation and your genetic offspring in the future.
• Access to medical information: this can be a concern for families who decide to use a sperm donor, so being able to ask you questions about your medical history can give them peace of mind.
• Heritage connection: someone conceived using a sperm donor will at some point be interested to learn about their heritage and you can provide that. This can give the child a greater sense of who they are.

Other things to consider include:

• Anonymity: Opting into the EDP means your identity will not be anonymous.
• Different expectations and misunderstandings: blurred boundaries between donor and recipient family can be a potential issue. Communication is key.

Sperm donation is a powerful tool that helps families who otherwise might not be able to have a baby see their dream come true. And that’s thanks to you. Whether you decide to opt in to our Early Disclosure Program or not, know that your donation to Cascade Cryobank is making a difference in the lives of families. Visit this page for more information: https://cascadecryobank.com/early-disclosure-program/