Surrogate Search Service vs Surrogate Agency: 4 Key Differences You Should Know About

Your surrogate search has probably led you down many rabbit holes. You’re learning new terminology and about new resources every chance you get. At this point in your research, you're likely wondering whether there is a big difference between a surrogate agency and a surrogate search service like Surrogate Concierge. 

The short answer is: Yes, there’s a very big difference between a surrogate agency and a surrogate search service. One of the biggest differences is rooted in the kind of experience you can have—one shifts most of the research and legwork to you, while the other takes on the job of making your surrogate search as manageable as possible. 

Differences Between a Surrogate Search Service & an Agency

Here’s what you need to know about how a surrogate search service stands out next to a surrogate agency.

1.    Your Support Team 

First and foremost, your surrogate search doesn’t need to be a lonely one. You don’t have to manage all of the search-related logistics while navigating the emotional ins and outs of choosing who will carry the newest member of your family.

A surrogate search service, like Surrogate Concierge, ensures you have a dedicated and experienced case worker just for you. They are the ones who will take on the responsibility of finding the right match for you. While your case manager will work with surrogacy agencies to find you the right match, the benefit of a dedicated case manager means you have a middle person to navigate all the logistics. 

2.    Surrogate Options 

Through a surrogate search service, you’re guaranteed a more personalized surrogate search. Your case manager prioritizes your specific surrogate criteria, which means any potential surrogate options you sift through will be ones that closely match your dream list.

·         A surrogate agency is also usually limited to showing you surrogates that are on their own agency’s list.

·         A surrogate search service casts the net far and wide for you. A Surrogate Concierge case manager starts your search by looking through their highly vetted list of 80+ surrogacy agencies, and that alone increases your chance of finding your right match! 

You can learn about the questions you should ask as you and your Surrogate Concierge case worker search for the right surrogate in our related blog post.

3.    Match Times

Talking about a perfect match—Surrogate Concierge’s proven model as a surrogate search service has a match time of 0 to 3 months. This is a fraction of the time it could take for a family to find a surrogate match with a one-by-one surrogate agency approach. And because your surrogate search service case manager is working personally with you and your family, we can help you find a match that closely aligns with what you’re looking for in a surrogate. 

4.    Your Experience 

Finding a surrogate isn’t a decision you make lightly. You probably had thoughtful conversations with loved ones about why this path is right for you. You deserve an experience that helps you feel supported along the way. Because most surrogate agencies are smaller, there is less opportunity to ensure you feel seen, heard, and understood at every step of your surrogacy process. A surrogate search service like Surrogate Concierge guarantees that your experience is one you will cherish and be proud of every step of the way.

Regardless of your path forward, the surrogacy process will come with its ups and downs. But remember, it doesn’t have to be harder than it already is. A surrogate search service is an opportunity to choose a more personalized, experienced, and supportive path. If you'd like to talk with us about easing your surrogate search, get in touch with us using our online form or call us at (415) 663-6097.