Surrogacy is a deeply personal and life-changing journey. JFCS’ Surrogacy Pathway guides clients through it with compassion and respect, whether building a family or helping someone else start theirs.

Thinking About Becoming a Surrogate?

Learn what to expect, how support is provided and how one’s gift changes lives.

Explore the Surrogate Journey

Ready to Start or Grow Your Family?

Discover how surrogacy works, how agency matches clients with surrogates, and what to expect from start to finish.

Learn About the Process

Building strong families is in agency’s DNA.

Surrogacy Pathway is a program of Jewish Family and Children’s Services, a trusted nonprofit serving Bay Area families since 1850. Guided by the same ethical principles that have made JFCS’ Adoption Connection program a national leader, Surrogacy Pathway is led by professionals who prioritize trust, respect and the highest standard of care.

Commitment to Ethical Care

The program was created to meet the highest possible standard for how surrogacy is practiced. Committed to guiding every family and surrogate with integrity, empathy and trust.