The Fertility Agency is a for-profit, full-service egg donation and surrogacy agency based in the Los Angeles area of California. According to its website, it works with both domestic and international intended parents and serves them regardless of sexual orientation, relationship status or gender identity, including LGBTQ+ couples and single parents. The agency says it was founded in 2004 and that more than 1,100 babies have been born through its programs.
As a full-service agency, it coordinates the surrogacy journey end to end rather than handling a single piece of it: matching intended parents with gestational surrogates, and running an egg donor program alongside its surrogacy program. Intended parents and surrogates are assigned coordinators and case managers who stay with them through the process. Eligibility requirements for surrogates, along with compensation and fee information, appear in the tables further down this page.
The agency is listed in the Men Having Babies Surrogacy Advisor provider directory and in the Surrogacy Network directory. That directory listing carries the corporate name Agency for Surrogacy Solutions, Inc. for the business trading as The Fertility Agency.
The brand is currently in transition. Hatch Fertility (Hatch Egg Donation & Surrogacy, also in Los Angeles) announced that The Fertility Agency is joining it, and Hatch's provider listing describes The Fertility Agency as now part of Hatch Egg Donation & Surrogacy; the agency's own social media describes itself as "formerly TFA, now part of Hatch Fertility." The Fertility Agency's own website continues to operate under its original brand.
Among published reviews, several surrogates describe working closely with a named surrogacy coordinator or case manager through their journeys.
Recent ownership change: The Fertility Agency joined Hatch Fertility (Hatch Egg Donation & Surrogacy, Los Angeles). Hatch's Facebook page carries an announcement post that TFA 'is officially joining' Hatch, and Hatch's Men Having Babies Surrogacy Advisor provider page states that The Fertility Agency is now part of Hatch Egg Donation & Surrogacy. The Fertility Agency's own site was still live and unchanged under its own brand at time of research, with no acquisition disclosure on it; exact transaction date and structure (acquisition vs. brand absorption) not confirmed from a primary source.
AI summary of 21 reviews · can make mistakes
Reviewers, both intended parents and surrogates, are overwhelmingly positive about The Fertility Agency, often describing a supportive team that feels like family. Many mention responsive communication and timely, well-suited matches, and several surrogates say they returned for a second journey. Criticism is rare, with very few reviewers reporting a disappointing experience.
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I am a very grateful intended parent who worked with Lauri and her team at The Fertility Agency. We were matched in short order with the most incredible gestational surrogate who gave us a perfect, health baby girl! Working with the agency was a joy and they handled all the challenges right along side us. It was reassuring to have their support and guidance all along the journey. Thank you, TFA!
View on Google (opens in a new tab)We are extremely happy and lucky to have gone through our 2 journeys with the help of The Fertility Agency. We started just before Covid and were matched with an amazing surrogate - a woman who soon enough became a key figure in our lives, soulmate and friend whom we deeply love and cherish. She gave birth to our son and daughter in two journeys. The whole experience was supportive and positive - we were matched within the promised time frame by Lauri and Michelle, our case manager, was super professional and communicative throughout the journey. We can not thank The Fertility Agency enough for everything they have done and their contribution to help us having a beautiful family. We highly recommend this team of experts and urge you to be next!
View on Google (opens in a new tab)I am a GS who had my first journey through The Fertility Agency and I’m currently starting my second with them after having such a fantastic first journey. I worked with Cortney and Michelle as my case manager. They were both fantastic. The process was easy to follow, communication was never lacking (even on the occasional weekend). Clinic clearance, psych eval, insurance review was quick and painless as well. Matching after was quick (both times). All in all I had such a fantastic first journey I didn’t hesitate when I was ready for a second.
View on Google (opens in a new tab)I used The Fertility Agency for my first surrogacy, and I have had a great experience! My surrogacy coordinator, Cortney Price, has been great to work with, and I have felt supported throughout my entire journey. I would recommend them if you are interested in becoming a surrogate!
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
Not published — ask the agency
Requirements change — confirm with the agency before applying.
See which agencies fit youThe Fertility Agency requires surrogates to have a BMI of 32 or lower.
