How We Work
Our approach. Your peace of mind.
At Growing Families, our role is to support, guide, and connect, but never to decide for you. We provide clarity in a complex space, helping intended parents navigate their family-building journey with confidence, transparency, and care. Here’s how we work:
Support that Starts with Listening
Every intended parent comes to us with different needs, circumstances, and dreams. That’s why our support always begins with a conversation; not a recommendation.
We take the time to understand:
From there, we provide tailored advice to help you explore options that truly fit your situation.
Recommendations Based on Your Specific Circumstances
Every referral we make is driven by your needs, nothing else. We consider what’s right for your circumstances, including:
We only recommend providers who have been verified and who we believe are a strong match for you because your outcome matters most.
How We Work with Providers
Not all providers are the same, and that’s why we’ve built a structured process:
Growing Connections Membership
Providers start by joining Growing Connections, our professional paid membership network. This connects them to quarterly meetings, education, and best-practice resources to continually lift industry standards.
Verification
Only Growing Connections members can apply for verification.
Our verification process is rigorous: we review licenses, contracts, policies, references, and more. Providers who meet our criteria earn the Verified Provider badge; a symbol families can trust.
Importantly, we only refer intended parents to providers who have been verified.
See our verification process
Partnerships
Verified providers may choose to invest in partnership opportunities by sponsoring events, requesting marketing support, or collaborating with us on educational content for intended parents. Some receive additional visibility, like priority referral, but only when their services genuinely fit a family’s needs.
Partnerships are available only to Verified Providers.
What Our Partnerships Enable
When providers partner with us, their contributions directly support:
Global research and advocacy
Raising standards across the surrogacy and donor landscape.
Educational events and webinars
Creating opportunities for intended parents to learn from experts and meet verified providers.
Resources for families
Developing guides, tools, and support materials to help families make informed decisions.
Independent. Always Focused on You.
We work with a wide network of clinics, agencies, lawyers, donor banks, and insurance providers worldwide, but remain independent in how we guide you.
We never recommend a provider simply because they are a partner. We recommend them because they are verified, trusted, and appropriate for your needs.
Feedback Fuels Everything
We actively seek feedback from the families we support. Your experiences inform how we assess providers, refine our advice, and improve our resources.
We don’t just work with trusted partners — we keep them accountable.
Support tailored to you
No Surprises. Just Support.
Whether you’re engaging us for a one-off consultation or end-to-end support, you’ll always know:
What to expect
Who we’re recommending, and why
How to make the most of your options
We are here to support you with clear information, honest answers, and practical next steps.