Alcea Surrogacy is a for-profit, full-service surrogacy and egg donation agency founded in 2020. It works from offices in New York City and Dallas, and Angela Richardson-Mook is identified as leading the organization. Its team is small, in the range of roughly a dozen or more staff.
The agency describes itself as "decidedly different," built by a team who have walked in the shoes of their clients, and states a mission of offering equal opportunity to all who wish to build families through surrogacy. It works with LGBTQ+ intended parents as well as other hopeful parents, and according to its own materials it works only with gestational surrogates based in the United States.
As a full-service program, Alcea coordinates the main pieces of a surrogacy journey in one place, including matching intended parents with gestational carriers, ongoing case management, and an in-house egg donation program for families who need donor eggs. Its fees are published rather than quoted only on inquiry, and its surrogate eligibility requirements and compensation ranges are summarized in the tables further down this page.
The agency says it has joined forces with Allkind, founded by Raika Djalali and Tiffany Lewis, describing the arrangement as a collaborative network rather than a change of ownership. Alcea also lists itself in the Men Having Babies Surrogacy Advisor provider directory. It is an accredited business with the Better Business Bureau, with the accreditation and rating details shown below.
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Reviewers are consistently positive about Alcea Surrogacy, often describing the process as smooth and well organized from matching through delivery. Many mention feeling cared for and respected rather than treated as a number, and several highlight responsive, supportive case management. No recurring complaints appear in these reviews.
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Alcea is a great agency to work with! The process was beyond smooth from beginning to end. They treat you with care and respect. I had the pleasure of having Lor Hudson as my case manager who turned into a friend by the end of my journey! She cares so deeply about your journey and ensuring you are taken care of every step of the way!
View on Google (opens in a new tab)Just completed my 3rd journey, 1st one with Alcea. This agency has been amazing. They advocated for me throughout the entire journey as well as after baby was born. Lor, Madison, Christy, and Angela thank you for all you have done and for advocating for me so fiercely. I’m excited and ready to get started in a few month with another journey! I would def recommend taking Alcea!!
View on Google (opens in a new tab)I couldn't have asked for a better surrogacy experience with Alcea. From matching to delivery, they made the entire journey feel smooth, supported, and well organized. Anytime I had questions or needed anything, someone was there to help. I always felt like a person, not just a number. I'm incredibly grateful for the amazing team at Alcea and for helping make such a beautiful journey possible. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone considering surrogacy.
View on Google (opens in a new tab)As a surrogate it was the best experience they are thorough and professional. Will never leave a question unanswered and will literally hold your hand through the entire process and even after. The best first experience for my IPs and I
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Base compensation
$55,000 – $90,000
Published by the agency. Benefits and allowances are usually on top of this.
Requirements change — confirm with the agency before applying.
See which agencies fit youAlcea Surrogacy accepts gestational surrogates between 21 and 42 years old.
Alcea Surrogacy requires surrogates to have a BMI of 34 or lower.
Yes. Alcea Surrogacy requires surrogates to have had at least 1 prior pregnancy.
Alcea Surrogacy accepts surrogates who have had no more than 4 C-sections.
No. Alcea Surrogacy requires surrogates to be non-smokers.
Alcea Surrogacy's citizenship or residency requirement for surrogates: US-based surrogates only.
