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Intended Parents

Becoming a parent through surrogacy may just be the most important project of your life’s journey so far. Important projects involving many steps and team members require an advocate and a project manager. At Advocates for Surrogacy, we are both. No gimmicks, no special sauce.  Just plain old hard work, dedication, and passion for what we do for you.

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Becoming a Surrogate

If you decide that you want to become a surrogate, you will give the most precious gift you can possibly give another. This journey should be filled with warmth, love, and generosity of spirit.

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Becoming an Egg Donor

You provide an incredible gift!
In recognition of your time
and commitment,
we ensure you receive
excellent compensation
and support.

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Surrogacy Programs

You have unique needs and we have creative solutions and programs to meet those needs.  We carefully walk you through all the options available and offer an extended consultation period free of charge.

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Become a Parent

Becoming a parent through surrogacy may just be the most important project of your life’s journey so far.  Parenting through surrogacy involves many steps and a great team of experts.  Having the right surrogacy agency is critical to managing this precious project. During our initial consultation period, our President, Candace O’Brien, will often spend hours with prospective Intended Parents answering your questions about costs, risk management, choosing the right surrogate, and legal considerations.  Perhaps one of the most important concerns to many Intended Parents involve costs and budgeting.  We provide detailed information and guidance on the various cost factors including hidden cost factors and then we drill down on particular cost issues involving your journey specifically.  We are adept at cost savings measures and strategies.  As your advocate we empower you throughout the process by providing education, expertise, resources, and an ability to bring together an unparalleled team of experts working on your behalf.  We maintain  constant vigilance and guidance every step of the way.  We understand you have many choices when it comes to surrogacy agencies and we are up for the challenge. No gimmicks, no secret sauce – just good old dedication, hard work and passion in all that we do for you.

Becoming a Surrogate

If you are thinking to become a surrogate, having an agency whose mission is to bring integrity, compassion, and professionalism to the surrogacy process in an invaluable asset to you.  You are going to be carrying a baby.  You need to know that you are in good hands and that the process is safe for you and your family emotionally, medically and financially and that your Intended Parents are emotionally and financially committed to begin the process and have been vetted.

Surrogacy for LGBT Community

Our agency supports gay parenting and gay surrogacy.  Our director has been providing family building options to gay parents for almost two decades.  If you are gay, we ensure that legal issues related to the gay surrogacy journey are taken into account and provide the best options available to ensure that your parentage rights are protected.

International Surrogacy

We handle international surrogacy arrangements for Intended Parents across the globe.  There are particular legal considerations for international clients that requires expertise right from the top.  Our President, Candace O’Brien, is an attorney with almost two decades of experience in building families internationally.

Expertise and Professionalism Starts at the Top

Candace O’Brien, President of Advocates for Surrogacy, has been helping gay and straight couples and individuals build their families for almost two decades.  Candace is a member of the Illinois Bar and the Genetic Technology Committee of the Family Law Section of the American Bar Association.

Contact us today to start the conversation about how you can realize your dream of becoming a parent through surrogacy.

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Latest Blog Post

The Click: Why is the matching process so important in a surrogacy match for both Intended Parents and Surrogates?

This post is about THE CLICK that should happen between Intended Parents and Surrogates.   Of course, a surrogate must meet basic qualifications for becoming a surrogate but there is much more to a great match.  We have a team of professionals that evaluate the match including our agency, the fertility clinic, and the mental   …Continue Reading

Learn More About the Surrogate Mother Requirements

For a woman who is considering whether to become a surrogate, there are many considerations to understand.  First, a woman must meet the basic requirements for becoming a surrogate.  Secondly, a woman must understand the commitment and expectations that being a surrogate requires.        The following are some additional considerations besides meeting the basic   …Continue Reading

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.