For LGBTQ+ intended parents, choosing a surrogacy agency is about more than finding someone to coordinate a process. It is about finding a team that understands your path to parenthood, respects your family structure, and has experience supporting journeys like yours with care, clarity, and compassion.
At ABC Surrogacy, we believe every family deserves to feel seen, supported, and celebrated throughout the surrogacy journey. Since opening our doors in 2013, we have proudly worked with same-sex couples, single dads, international intended parents, and families of many different backgrounds and identities.
Because LGBTQ+ family building can involve unique medical, legal, emotional, and logistical considerations, we also believe it is important for intended parents to ask thoughtful questions when choosing an agency. Every family deserves a team that is experienced, transparent, and prepared to guide them through the process with confidence.
Why Experience Matters in LGBTQ+ Surrogacy
While many agencies today describe themselves as “LGBTQ+ friendly,” every agency approaches LGBTQ+ family building differently. Some agencies may simply welcome all intended parents, while others have intentionally built systems, partnerships, and support structures around the unique needs of same-sex couples and LGBTQ+ families.
For example, many gay intended parents pursuing surrogacy are navigating both an egg donor journey and a gestational carrier journey simultaneously. Legal parentage can vary significantly depending on the state where delivery occurs. Intended parents may also want guidance from professionals who have extensive experience supporting two-dad families, single fathers, or international LGBTQ+ clients.
At ABC Surrogacy, supporting LGBTQ+ families has never been an afterthought or a marketing category. It has always been part of who we are.
What LGBTQ+ Intended Parents May Want to Ask When Choosing an Agency
Every intended parent has different priorities, but these are some helpful topics to discuss during consultations with any surrogacy agency.
Experience Supporting LGBTQ+ Families
An experienced agency should be comfortable discussing the types of LGBTQ+ journeys they regularly support, including same-sex couples, single parents, and international intended parents.
At ABC Surrogacy, we are proud to have worked with LGBTQ+ families since the agency was founded. Our team understands the nuances of these journeys and works closely with intended parents to help them feel informed and supported from match through delivery.
Legal Coordination for Same-Sex Parentage
Surrogacy laws and parentage processes vary by state, especially for same-sex couples. Experienced legal coordination can help intended parents feel prepared and protected throughout the journey.
ABC Surrogacy works with experienced reproductive attorneys who regularly assist LGBTQ+ families with pre-birth orders, parental rights coordination, and birth certificate processes across surrogacy-friendly states.
Matching with the Right Gestational Carrier
Successful matches are built on mutual comfort, alignment, and shared expectations. At ABC Surrogacy, we prioritize thoughtful matching and work with gestational carriers who are genuinely excited to support LGBTQ+ families.
Our goal is to create warm, respectful relationships where intended parents and surrogates both feel comfortable and connected throughout the process.
Coordinated Egg Donor Support
For many two-dad families, the egg donor process is an important part of the journey. While ABC Surrogacy does not provide egg donation services directly, we partner closely with trusted egg donor agencies and help coordinate timelines so intended parents feel supported every step of the way.
We believe the process should feel integrated and manageable rather than overwhelming.
Inclusive Communication and Personalized Support
Inclusive family-building support also shows up in the details: the language used in documents, the way conversations are handled, and whether intended parents feel respected and understood throughout the process.
At ABC Surrogacy, each family works with one dedicated case manager from start to finish. We know how important continuity, communication, and trust can be during a surrogacy journey, especially for intended parents navigating a process that may already feel emotionally significant.
Transparency Around Costs and Planning
Surrogacy is a major emotional and financial commitment. We believe intended parents deserve clear information about costs, timelines, insurance considerations, and expectations from the beginning.
Our team works hard to provide transparent guidance so families can plan confidently and avoid unnecessary surprises along the way.
Building a Community of Families
One of the most meaningful parts of surrogacy is the community it creates. Over the years, ABC Surrogacy has had the privilege of helping LGBTQ+ intended parents grow their families and stay connected long after their journeys are complete.
We are also proud of our affiliations and partnerships within the reproductive and family-building community, including ASRM, SEEDS, and the Baby Quest Foundation.
For us, LGBTQ+ family building is not a niche focus. It is part of the broader belief that families are created in many beautiful ways, and every intended parent deserves experienced, compassionate support along the way.
About ABC Surrogacy
ABC Surrogacy (Abundant Beginnings Company) was co-founded by Julie Allgood and Nicole Lawson, who together bring more than 30 years of combined professional and personal surrogacy experience.
Nicole’s own family was built through surrogacy, and that lived experience continues to shape the heart of the agency today.
As an independently owned agency, ABC Surrogacy focuses on personalized support, strong relationships, and thoughtful matching for every family we work with.
We are honored to support intended parents from all backgrounds and family structures, including LGBTQ+ families across the United States and internationally.
Considering Surrogacy?
Choosing a surrogacy agency is a deeply personal decision. We always encourage intended parents to ask questions, explore their options, and find the team that feels right for their family.
If you would like to learn more about how ABC Surrogacy supports LGBTQ+ intended parents, we would be happy to connect for a conversation and answer any questions about the process.