Family Makers Surrogacy is a gestational surrogacy agency located at 10 Glenlake Parkway NE, South Tower, Suite 130, in Atlanta, Georgia. Atlanta is the largest city in the Southeast and home to a growing reproductive medicine community, including several fertility clinics experienced in working alongside surrogacy agencies. Georgia's legal landscape for gestational surrogacy is generally considered permissive — courts in the state will typically recognize gestational surrogacy agreements and parentage orders, though the legal framework is less codified than in states like California. Intended parents across the state can explore additional fertility resources through the Georgia fertility clinics directory.
Physicians and Clinical Team
Family Makers Surrogacy is a surrogacy agency and matching service, not a medical provider. No physicians, nurses, or embryologists are employed by the agency. Clinical care for gestational carriers — including fertility evaluations, embryo transfer procedures, and obstetric monitoring — is provided by the IVF clinic and OB-GYN chosen by the intended parents and carrier, respectively. Agency case managers and coordinators guide intended parents through each phase of the process, facilitate communication among all parties, and ensure that legal, medical, and administrative milestones are reached in a timely manner.
Services and Treatments
- Gestational surrogacy matching for Georgia and Southeast intended parents
- Carrier screening coordination including medical, psychological, and background review
- Ongoing case management from application through post-birth parentage establishment
- Referrals to Georgia reproductive attorneys experienced in surrogacy contracts
- Coordination with IVF clinics for embryo creation and transfer
- Support for LGBTQ+ families, single parents, and heterosexual couples
- Guidance for intended parents requiring donor eggs or sperm
- Escrow and financial disbursement referrals
- Educational resources and peer support throughout the journey
Laboratory and Success Rates
Family Makers Surrogacy does not operate a laboratory and does not independently track or report IVF cycle outcomes. Embryo quality, fertilization rates, and live birth rates per transfer are determined by the fertility clinic performing procedures on behalf of the intended parents. Intended parents should ask their chosen IVF clinic for their own CDC-reported outcome data. Patients should review the most current cycle-level data published by the CDC's ART Surveillance program and the SART Clinic Summary Report.
Patient Experience
The Glenlake Parkway location in Sandy Springs — a suburban business district just north of Atlanta's perimeter — is accessible from major highways including I-285 and GA-400. Atlanta's position as the Southeast's largest metropolitan area means that gestational carriers in the region have access to strong obstetric care through major hospital systems, including well-regarded high-risk obstetrics programs for complex pregnancies. Georgia's courts have become more familiar with gestational surrogacy over time, and while the state lacks the explicit statutory framework of California, experienced reproductive attorneys can navigate the parentage order process effectively. Intended parents from states with more restrictive legal environments sometimes work with Georgia agencies for geographic convenience while remaining mindful of the legal differences.
Considering At-Home Insemination?
Not every fertility journey begins in a clinic. For individuals and couples exploring their options before committing to a full IVF cycle or surrogacy arrangement, at-home insemination can be a meaningful first step. MakeAMom offers at-home insemination kits — including the BabyMaker kit for those with sensitivities, the CryoBaby kit designed for use with frozen or low-volume sperm, and the Impregnator kit for low-motility sperm — shipped discreetly to your door. With a reported 67% success rate among users, these kits provide an accessible, lower-cost entry point for those beginning their path to parenthood. MakeAMom's reusable kits are cost-effective compared to single-use alternatives and come with detailed instructions. That said, surrogacy and third-party reproduction involve complex medical, legal, and emotional considerations that go well beyond what at-home insemination can address. If you are pursuing gestational surrogacy, working with a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist is the right next step.
Insurance and Financing
Total surrogacy costs in Georgia are generally somewhat lower than in California, with comprehensive arrangements typically ranging from $80,000 to $150,000 depending on carrier compensation, agency fees, legal costs, and medical expenses. Georgia does not mandate that health plans cover surrogacy expenses for intended parents. Carrier insurance coverage must be verified carefully — some policies exclude surrogacy pregnancies, and agencies typically assist in identifying appropriate coverage. Intended parents may access specialty surrogacy financing programs, personal loans, home equity products, or grants from family-building nonprofit organizations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the legal status of surrogacy in Georgia? Georgia does not have a comprehensive surrogacy statute, but courts have generally been willing to enforce gestational surrogacy agreements and grant pre-birth or post-birth parentage orders. Working with a Georgia attorney experienced in reproductive law is essential to navigate the process correctly and protect the rights of all parties.
Do I need to live in Georgia to work with a Georgia surrogacy agency? No. Intended parents from any state or country can work with a Georgia-based agency. However, if you are from a state with restrictions on surrogacy, the legalities of your home state may still affect certain aspects of the arrangement, so legal advice from both Georgia and your home state is advisable.
How does Family Makers Surrogacy handle the matching process? Matching typically involves a review of the intended parents' profile and preferences, followed by potential matches from the carrier pool. Both parties review each other's profiles, and if both express interest, a meeting (often virtual) is arranged. Matching continues until both parties confirm their agreement to proceed together.
What is an escrow account and why is it needed? An escrow account is a third-party-managed fund that holds the intended parents' financial contributions to the surrogacy arrangement — covering carrier base compensation, allowances, and medical expenses — and disburses them according to the contractual schedule. It protects both the carrier and the intended parents by ensuring funds are available and managed transparently.