THE AGENCY
How long has Avenir Fertility been in business?
Avenir Fertility is the agency division of A to Z Family, which brings over 15 years of combined surrogacy coordination experience across the United States and Mexico.
What qualifications does your team have to run a surrogacy agency?
Our team brings a combination of surrogacy coordination experience, legal fluency, medical knowledge, and, in many cases, personal lived experience as intended parents, surrogates, or egg donors. We do not hire generalists. Everyone on this team was chosen for a specific reason.
How many surrogates and intended parents do you work with at a time?
We are intentional about our caseload. We do not take on more journeys than we can support well. Every intended parent and surrogate works with a dedicated coordinator, not a rotating team, for the duration of their journey.
Who do I talk to throughout my surrogacy?
You will have one dedicated coordinator assigned to your journey from the beginning. That person knows your file, knows your situation, and is your direct point of contact for everything. You will not be passed around.
What is the current match timeline?
Match timelines vary. In our USA program, most intended parents are matched within 1 to 4 months. In our Mexico program, timelines can move faster. Your coordinator will give you a realistic projection based on your specific profile and situation.
Do you screen surrogates medically and psychologically before matching?
Yes. Every surrogate in our program completes a medical pre-screening review, a comprehensive background check, and a psychoeducational evaluation with a licensed mental health professional before being presented to any intended parent family.
Are the cost estimates you provide what clients actually pay?
We provide honest, detailed estimates during your financial review. We cannot guarantee that no unexpected costs will arise, surrogacy involves medical and legal variables that can shift. What we commit to is full transparency upfront about every cost that can be anticipated, and immediate communication if anything changes during the journey.
Have you ever been involved in surrogacy-related legal disputes?
This is a question we welcome. We are committed to transparency and will answer it directly during your consultation.
Who manages surrogate funds and escrow?
All funds are managed through an independent, third-party escrow company. Neither Avenir Fertility nor the intended parents have direct control over disbursements, payments are made according to the schedule outlined in your Gestational Carrier Agreement.
Can we use our own attorney, doctor, or escrow provider?
In some cases, yes. This is something to discuss directly with your coordinator. There are certain standards we require all partners to meet, and we will be transparent about what flexibility exists and what does not.
Why should I choose Avenir Fertility?
That is a fair question and one you should ask every agency you speak with. What we can tell you is this: we built Avenir because we believed surrogacy could be done with more honesty, more care, and more humanity than the industry has traditionally offered. We are not the biggest agency. We are not trying to be. We are trying to be the right agency for the families and surrogates who trust us with one of the most significant journeys of their lives. Whether that is us, is something you will know after your first conversation with us.
