How long does the process take?

Most surrogacy journeys run about 16–24 months from application to delivery.

Intended parents cover all costs. Escrow is funded before medications and embryo transfer.

When do I receive compensation?

Compensation is paid in installments during pregnancy, along with benefits and reimbursements.

Become A Surrogate

Become a Surrogate — Help Build a Family, Change a Life

Women Helping Women, Every Step of the Way

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Introduction

At Advocates for Surrogacy, we believe surrogacy is one of the most profound gifts a woman can give. We are a team of women — walking beside you with compassion, care, and commitment. As a surrogate, you have the opportunity not only to change the lives of intended parents, but also to be supported, celebrated, and protected throughout your journey.

The Rewards of Becoming a Surrogate

Help a family achieve their dream of parenthood.
Form lasting connections with people whose lives you’ve transformed.
Receive financial rewards that recognize your extraordinary time and commitment.
Take pride in making a difference that lasts a lifetime.

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Why Choose Advocates for Surrogacy

What makes the AFS experience different

Experienced Surrogacy Support

Our philosophy is rooted in supporting women who do something truly extraordinary. We are a team of highly experienced women passionate about walking this path with you.

Dedicated Surrogate Advocate

You will always have one dedicated advocate — our founder — guiding you 24/7 through calls, emails, and texts. Not an impersonal portal or a rotating staff.

Surrogate Legal Protection

We ensure contracts, escrow funding, insurance, and legal protections are securely in place before you ever move forward.

Surrogate Compensation and Benefits

Our standard package is among the most generous in the field. More importantly, you have full control in setting the compensation and benefits that are right for you. See full Compensation FAQs »

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Surrogate Mother Requirements (At a Glance)

Every surrogacy journey begins with making sure you meet a few basic guidelines:

Age 21–41
At least one healthy pregnancy and delivery (with no major complications)
Body Mass Index (BMI) of 35 or below
Non-smoker / non-vaper; no recreational drug use
Drug testing
U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Willing to complete medical, psychological, and background screenings

For the full details and medical guidelines, please see our Surrogate FAQs »

Have Questions About Becoming a Surrogate?

Our experienced team is here to guide you through every step of your surrogacy journey.

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It takes just a few minutes to complete our form, and we’ll personally guide you from there.

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What People Are Saying

“Here’s the thing, I thought we could save money by handling the surrogacy ourselves, but the truth is that we tried and we lost time and almost got ourselves into a mess. Our fertility clinic recommended we try an agency and gave us a few recommendations. Advocates for Surrogacy was on the list. We called, we never looked back. Candace and the team were amazing from the time we began matching with a surrogate which was a totally different experience from when we were trying to do that ourselves to handling the contract, to the medical process all the way to the delivery of our beautiful daughter.”

— B and Z

“Candace is great. We must have met with her 3 or 4 times and she was always patient and provided all the answers we needed and when we finally signed up we felt comfortable and at ease. We had called several other agencies before finding Advocates for Surrogacy and the experience was very different. We received information and had a chance to speak with the director but it was obvious that we were expected to make a decision based on information and one meeting. We just didn’t think that was enough for the emotional and financial commitment that surrogacy requires.”

— Sheila T.

“Our surrogacy journey was not easy. We had some false starts with surrogates and then our surrogate had 2 miscarriages but through it all Candace was there to help us get through the rough patches and helped us to stay the course. Candace would always check in with me regularly after the miscarriages and I really appreciated that. Our surrogate also had the same experience with Candace continually checking in with her. All I can say is that surrogacy can have some bumps but having Candace beside us made all the difference. We never lost our faith and confidence and in the end our dreams of having a child came true times two!”

— M&M

“I’ve had 4 surrogate journeys. Candace is great to work with. She is caring and understanding. I had a wonderful experience with Advocates for Surrogacy and would go through them anytime. Thanks Candace for another unforgettable journey.”

— P.D.

“Advocates for Surrogacy was our lifesaver. My cousin agreed to be our surrogate but we did not have the finances for IVF after several failed attempts on our own. I started to look at international programs and stumbled upon Advocates for Surrogacy’s Guatemala IVF Program. It was our answer. Even with the travel costs, it was a major savings. The doctors at the clinic were great and really took time to explain everything. Candace’s team in Guatemala were great. We were picked up at the airport, taken to the clinic and never felt we were on our own.”

— Tara K.

“I just completed my 5th surrogacy journey and my first with Advocates for Surrogacy. I was with another agency for 1st and 3rd journeys and did 2nd and 4th independently. My 1st and 3rd were so so and not much support from agency. 2nd independent was good but I had some problems with bills getting paid on time. My 2nd independent journey was a total mess so I definitely don’t recommend going independent even with experience. I can honestly say that working with Candace was great. She went to bat for me when I needed it and was always there.”

— C.T.