Family Choice Surrogacy is a gestational surrogacy agency based in Fishers, Indiana, and incorporated as an LLC in 2017. It is a small organization, with a company size band on LinkedIn placing it in the range of two to ten employees, and Leah Potter is listed as its principal in Better Business Bureau records.
The agency says its mission is to help families around the world become parents through gestational surrogacy. It works with intended parents and gestational carriers through the full arc of a journey, including matching, screening and qualification, and coordination of the legal and medical steps involved. According to the agency, it works with international intended parents as well as LGBTQ+ intended parents, and accepts surrogate applicants from across the United States from its Indiana office.
Surrogate applicants are expected to be U.S. citizens, legal residents, or otherwise legally allowed to live in the United States, and the agency has a non-smoking requirement. Its stated age, BMI and prior-pregnancy criteria, along with published fee information and surrogate compensation ranges, appear in the tables further down this page. Family Choice Surrogacy publishes its fees, which is not universal in this field.
The agency holds an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau, where a file was opened in 2019; it is not BBB accredited. Its own listings describe leadership experience in assisted reproductive technology and surrogacy, though the figures given vary across directories.
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Reviews of Family Choice Surrogacy are consistently positive from both surrogates and intended parents. Reviewers often describe a small, personal agency where staff are responsive, guide people through each step, and make them feel like part of a family. Many also mention thoughtful matching and support that continues after the journey ends.
17 reviews match these filters.
Family Choice Surrogacy exceeded our expectations in every possible way. From the very beginning and throughout our three-year journey, their team was incredibly attentive and supportive. Leah, Mariah, and Kristie made us feel like part of a family, which meant so much during such an emotional and complex process. Their journey management was outstanding. They carefully guided us through every phase, making sure we understood each step and felt confident in the decisions we were making. Communication was always timely and thoughtful. During the more difficult moments, they stood by us with empathy and reassurance, and during the successes, they celebrated right alongside us. One of the most incredible parts of our experience was being matched with a truly wonderful surrogate who lived less than 30 minutes away from us. Over time, our relationship grew into a genuine friendship. We have met each other’s families and shared beautiful moments together. Her generosity has even allowed us to feed our baby with her breast milk, which is something we deeply appreciate. Also, we are especially grateful that our baby was born just three minutes from our home. Having the hospital so close made such a meaningful difference. Family Choice Surrogacy also played a critical role in recommending the clinic that supported our egg donor selection and embryo creation process. Their guidance and expertise were essential in helping us achieve our dream of becoming parents. Without their recommendations and support, our baby would not be here today. They clearly demonstrate deep knowledge and commitment to intended parents and surrogates alike. They create support groups, actively participate in surrogacy events to continue improving their services, and provide excellent suggestions during the legal process. We learned so much thanks to their guidance. Our baby is thriving, and we will always be thankful for the pivotal role this agency played in bringing our child home. We wholeheartedly recommend Family Choice Surrogacy to anyone considering this magical journey. They truly care and consistently strive to provide the best possible experience for families. ❤️
View on Google (opens in a new tab)Choosing an agency while exploring the option of becoming a surrogate was extremely easy when it came to Family Choice Surrogacy. They met me with such grace, understanding and welcoming answers to all the questions I had. They responded quickly and were always willing to provide support and help throughout the entire process. FCS is a small agency, which is wonderful. I was able to get to know all there woman and each cares for me individually. They truly feel like family. Which was so important through my surrogacy journey. If you’re considering surrogacy, I would HIGHLY recommend Family Choice Surrogacy. I just completed my first journey, delivering a baby girl for a first time couple, the whole experience and process was seamless and beautiful, thanks to FCS! They are WONDERFUL people who have beautiful hearts.
View on Google (opens in a new tab)I had wanted to be a surrogate for a very long time, and was so grateful I had a friend that went through this journey with Family Choice prior to me to be able to refer me with this team. Can I just say they were phenomenal! Always responsive, never treated me like just a number (which I read horror stories online with some companies) but they really were with me along the way. I could never express how grateful I was for them and how wonderful of people they truly are. They sent cute little gifts for milestones and would get encouraging messages and calls throughout the journey. If you are considering a surrogacy journey, I could not recommend this team enough!
View on Google (opens in a new tab)I thought long and heard about becoming a surrogate and was 100% confident in my decision. After my first phone interview with Kristie, I was 110% confident in the agency I wanted to go with during my journey. FCS makes you feel like a part of a family. They genuinely care about the process and want the best for you. The relationship with FCS doesn’t end after you give birth, they stay in touch forever. They check in on you and remember the details of your life. They provide mentors, information, and advice if necessary. They even provide events for networking and meeting other surrogates. There is no better agency out there and I will never go with or recommend another one.
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Base compensation
$35,000 – $45,000
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 youFamily Choice Surrogacy accepts gestational surrogates between 21 and 45 years old.
Family Choice Surrogacy requires surrogates to have a BMI of 34 or lower.
Yes. Family Choice Surrogacy requires surrogates to have had at least 1 prior pregnancy.
No. Family Choice Surrogacy requires surrogates to be non-smokers.
Family Choice Surrogacy's citizenship or residency requirement for surrogates: U.S. citizen, legal resident, or otherwise legally allowed to live in the U.S..
