Surrogacy for Intended Parents in San Francisco
If you're considering surrogacy in San Francisco, you have access to experienced legal professionals, established fertility clinics, and a legal framework that supports intended parents pursuing surrogacy.
At Growing Generations, we coordinate every aspect of your surrogacy journey, including surrogate matching, clinic communication, legal coordination, and case management, tailored to you and your needs. We bring three decades of expertise in guiding intended parents through each step, from initial consultation to birth and beyond.
We assess compatibility expectations through our screening process, which accepts only the top 2% of surrogate applicants, so that every match is built on shared values and alignment from the start. While you may begin your search in San Francisco, your surrogate may reside elsewhere in California or across the United States, depending on the best match possible.
Serving San Francisco families since 1996
Growing Generations brings 30 years of experience coordinating surrogacy arrangements in the Bay Area and beyond. We were among the first agencies to support LGBTQIA+ intended parents, and that history shapes how we support all intended parents today — regardless of background, identity, or family structure.
San Francisco has long been a place where diverse families are built and celebrated. Over the years, we've worked with clients across the Bay Area and around the world. Many parents remain part of the Growing Generations community long after their journey is complete — and return again when they're ready to grow their family further.
We’ve facilitated more than 2,000 surrogate matches and maintain a 99.4% surrogacy success rate. Because of our screening and personalized matching process, 98% of intended parents proceed with the first surrogate they are presented with.
Fertility Clinics and Medical Care in the Bay Area
San Francisco and the surrounding Bay Area offer an established network of fertility clinics, reproductive specialists, and hospital systems with high-level neonatal intensive care capabilities.
At Growing Generations, we coordinate closely with fertility clinics throughout the Bay Area to support medical cycle management, embryo transfer logistics, and ongoing communication between all parties involved in the process. Spring Fertility is one Bay Area clinic we coordinate with on cycle management and embryo transfer logistics.
The Bay Area offers:
Access to advanced IVF laboratories and reproductive technologies
Multiple local monitoring facilities for appointments and testing
Highly regarded hospital systems with top-tier neonatal intensive care units (NICUs)
The Bay Area's medical network supports both routine prenatal care and specialized needs throughout pregnancy and delivery.
Does San Francisco Support LGBTQ+ and Diverse Families Pursuing Surrogacy?
Yes. Growing Generations was one of the first agencies to work with HIV+ individuals pursuing surrogacy, and we continue to support LGBTQIA+ intended parents — including same-sex couples, single parents, and HIV+ individuals — from around the world. Our matching process is relationship-agnostic, with no requirement for communication between surrogates and intended parents unless both parties want it.
Become a Surrogate in San Francisco
California has established some of the most clearly defined legal protections for surrogacy in the country, including pre-birth order eligibility that protects intended parents' legal rights before delivery. If you are considering becoming a surrogate, San Francisco offers access to a well-established legal framework, experienced professionals, and competitive compensation. First-time surrogates at Growing Generations in California receive a base compensation of $75,000 and can earn up to $125,000+ in total compensation and benefits.
Approximately 25% of our California-based surrogates are based in the Bay Area. For those in San Francisco and the surrounding area, many appointments and monitoring visits can take place within driving distance.
Growing Generations screens every surrogate before her clinic medical review. Screening includes:
Psychological Screening
Criminal Background Check
Income Verification
Previous Pregnancy History Review with Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialists
Depending on your match and medical plan, some travel may be required, but we work to ensure that logistics are communicated clearly and carefully coordinated.
Surrogacy is a 16 to 18-month journey, and no one should navigate it alone. At Growing Generations, we support every surrogate with a dedicated point of contact who remains with you throughout the experience. Our approach is hands-on from screening to post-delivery. You'll have access to our Education & Experience team, along with a resource portal that includes educational materials, video guidance and preparation tools, and ongoing check-ins.
This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Read full legal notice.