Family Inceptions is a for-profit, full-service surrogacy and egg donation agency based in Suwanee, Georgia, operating as Family Inceptions International, LLC. It was founded in 2008 by Eloise Drane, who holds an MBA and, as the agency describes her, has served six times as an egg donor and three times as a gestational surrogate. In the Men Having Babies Surrogacy Advisor directory, the agency is described as the first surrogacy and egg donation agency in Georgia and the first Black woman-owned agency of its kind in the United States.
The agency works with intended parents, gestational surrogates and egg donors, both in the United States and internationally, and says it serves LGBTQ+ intended parents. As a full-service agency, it coordinates the journey from matching through case management, with staff coordinators assigned to support both sides. Egg donation is offered alongside the surrogacy program. Surrogate applicants are asked to be U.S. citizens or legal residents, and a handful of states fall outside the states where the agency places carriers; the detailed eligibility requirements, fees and compensation ranges appear further down this page.
In 2022 the founder launched Fertility360, and the agency is now presented in some listings as "Family Inceptions, powered by Fertility 360," with Fertility360 referred to on the agency's site as its parent company. This was a restructuring under the same ownership rather than a sale, and the agency continues to operate under the Family Inceptions name.
Family Inceptions has been accredited by the Better Business Bureau since May 2015 and publishes its fee structure. Among public reviews, several intended parents and surrogates describe close, responsive contact with individual coordinators and with the founder herself. BBB and fee details are listed below.
AI summary of 60 reviews · can make mistakes
Reviewers are overwhelmingly positive, with intended parents and surrogates alike describing a supportive, well-organized agency that guides them through a complex process. Many mention responsive coordinators who are reachable at almost any hour and careful matching that leads to lasting relationships between families and carriers. Critical feedback is rare.
60 reviews match these filters.
Family Inceptions has been nothing but wonderful to me as a gestational carrier. Every person I dealt with along the way was kind, prompt, helpful, and willing to help at all times of day! This experience was life changing for me, and having the wonderful support of FI made it special for me. They’re SO worth looking into if you’re considering this path!!
View on Google (opens in a new tab)Family Inceptions was an amazing Surrogacy agency to work with! They made me feel comfortable and communicated with me every step of the way. As a first time surrogate, it was a little nerve wrecking to try and decide on the best agency to help me bless a sweet family! I appreciate the time and support they provided throughout my journey. I would highly recommend Family Inceptions if you are looking for a trustworthy agency to guide you on your journey. I haven’t yet decided if I will complete another journey or not but if I do I will certainly be using FI again. Thank you all so much!
View on Google (opens in a new tab)Family Inceptions is such an amazing company to work with if you’re interested in surrogacy. From the surrogate perspective, they make the entire process go smoothly. I knew that they had my best interest in every task that was completed. They make you feel very cared for and that you are important. Every step was handled with ease and almost effortless on my side to go through everything. It was an amazing experience working with them and I would do it again gladly!! I definitely recommend this company to every surrogate.
View on Google (opens in a new tab)I worked with Family Inceptions as the agency for my surrogacy journey, and my son was born a year ago under their care. Looking back, I truly appreciate their role throughout the process. First, they were highly professional in every aspect of the arrangement—from matching with the right surrogate, coordinating experienced legal counsel, to ongoing monitoring and communication. The process involved many moving parts, and their structure and organization helped keep everything on track. Second, what stood out to me most was their responsiveness when issues arose. At one point, there were problems with the IVF doctor I was working with, and Family Inceptions stepped in promptly to help address the situation and guide me through the next steps. That timely support made a meaningful difference during a stressful moment. Overall, Family Inceptions provided reliable, professional, and thoughtful service. I appreciate their support and would recommend them to intended parents looking for a well-managed and responsible agency.
View on Google (opens in a new tab)Google reviews are shown as written and link to the original. Forum, Yelp and Trustpilot entries are our short summaries of what was posted, linked to the source. Reviewer type is inferred from what each reviewer wrote.
Base compensation
Up to $70,000
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 Inceptions accepts gestational surrogates between 21 and 40 years old.
Family Inceptions requires surrogates to have a BMI of 31 or lower.
Yes. Family Inceptions requires surrogates to have had at least 1 prior pregnancy.
No. Family Inceptions requires surrogates to be non-smokers.
Family Inceptions's citizenship or residency requirement for surrogates: US citizen or legal resident.
Yes. Family Inceptions does not accept surrogates who live in: Alaska, Louisiana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota.
