Kindred Surrogacy is a gestational surrogacy agency located at 2137 Herndon Avenue, Suite 104, in Clovis, California — a city immediately adjacent to Fresno in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley, in California's Central Valley region. Clovis is a rapidly growing community with a strong family-oriented culture, and its position in the Central Valley places it roughly equidistant from the San Francisco Bay Area and the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area. California's well-established legal framework for gestational surrogacy applies statewide, giving agencies operating in the Central Valley the same legal advantages as those in coastal cities. Families throughout California can explore additional fertility care providers in the California fertility clinics directory.
Physicians and Clinical Team
Kindred Surrogacy is a matching and case management agency, not a medical practice. No physicians, nurses, or embryologists are employed by the agency. Clinical care for gestational carriers and embryo creation for intended parents are provided by independent fertility clinics selected by the intended parents — typically clinics in Fresno, Sacramento, the Bay Area, or Southern California depending on where the carrier and intended parents are located. Agency case managers guide intended parents through the non-medical aspects of surrogacy — carrier matching, legal coordination, timeline management, and emotional support — while working in close communication with the clinical teams involved.
Services and Treatments
- Gestational surrogacy matching for intended parents across California and the United States
- Carrier recruitment, screening, and evaluation (medical, psychological, background)
- Case management throughout the surrogacy journey
- Legal referrals to California reproductive attorneys for gestational agreements and parentage orders
- Coordination with IVF clinics for embryo creation and transfer
- Support for all family types including LGBTQ+ families, single parents, and couples
- Donor egg and sperm coordination when required
- Financial and escrow management referrals
- Peer support and educational resources for intended parents
Laboratory and Success Rates
Kindred Surrogacy does not operate a laboratory and does not independently report IVF outcome data. Embryo quality, fertilization rates, and live birth rates per transfer are determined entirely by the fertility clinic the intended parents choose for embryo creation and transfer. Central Valley intended parents may use clinics in Fresno or travel to Bay Area or LA clinics for their procedures. 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
Clovis and the broader Fresno/Clovis metropolitan area is a large inland California community with a family-oriented culture that has historically provided a strong pool of gestational carriers — individuals who often prioritize helping families and have strong community ties. The Central Valley's lower cost of living compared to coastal California means that some carrier compensation structures may be adjusted accordingly. California's pre-birth order process is available statewide, and Fresno County courts handle parentage petitions for carriers residing in the Central Valley. Intended parents traveling to the Clovis/Fresno area for carrier-related milestones will find the area accessible by air through Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) or by driving from the Bay Area or Los Angeles.
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
Surrogacy costs in California's Central Valley may differ somewhat from coastal markets — particularly in carrier compensation, which can be influenced by local cost-of-living norms. However, total surrogacy costs including agency fees, legal expenses, medical costs, and insurance typically still range from $90,000 to $175,000 or more. California does not mandate that health insurance plans cover surrogacy expenses for intended parents. Carrier health insurance must be verified carefully, and agencies assist in identifying appropriate policies. Specialty surrogacy lenders, home equity products, personal loans, and nonprofit family-building grants are common funding sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why might a surrogacy agency operate from the Central Valley rather than a coastal city? Central Valley communities have historically offered a strong carrier pool — individuals motivated to help families and with access to excellent obstetric care through Fresno-area hospital systems. Operating from the Central Valley also allows the agency to serve local intended parents and carriers who prefer working with a regionally based organization rather than traveling to coastal cities. California law applies uniformly across the state, so intended parents receive the same legal protections regardless of where the agency is located.
Does the Central Valley location affect the quality of obstetric care for carriers? Fresno and Clovis have well-regarded hospital systems with strong obstetric departments, including Community Regional Medical Center and Saint Agnes Medical Center. Carriers in the Fresno/Clovis area have access to high-quality prenatal and delivery care. The region also has maternal-fetal medicine specialists for higher-risk pregnancies.
How does Kindred Surrogacy coordinate with out-of-area IVF clinics? The agency works with intended parents using clinics throughout California and sometimes in other states. Coordination involves managing communication between the IVF clinic's medical coordinator and the agency's case manager, ensuring that the carrier's monitoring appointments, medication protocols, and travel (if needed) are organized efficiently.
What is the pre-birth order process in Fresno County? Like all California counties, Fresno County family courts accept pre-birth order petitions in gestational surrogacy cases. A California reproductive attorney drafts and files the petition, which is typically granted in the second or third trimester of the pregnancy and directs the delivery hospital to name the intended parents on the birth certificate.