A community for your journey
FamilyVale is a free community platform for intended parents, surrogates, and donors, built by people who've been through it themselves.
Oct 5 status conference: nine-minute hearing, next date set for Nov 30 — full case timeline updated
Arraignment: all three defendants plead not guilty, bond set — Sep 3
Read updateFederal indictment filed against Surro Connections founders on wire fraud and money laundering charges — Aug 26
Full analysisHow it works
Share your story and where you are in your journey in a safe, supportive space.
Honest resources on costs, laws, timelines, and what agencies won't tell you.
Community forums organized by topic. Find people who understand exactly what you're going through.
Build genuine connections with others on similar journeys, at your own pace.
Who it's for
Find support, community, and honest guidance as you work toward building your family.
Connect with others who've carried before, get answers, and find the right match.
Understand the process fully and connect with a community that values your gift.
Ask questions and find others who've donated, in a respectful and open community.
Contribute expertise to discussions and support the community with your knowledge.
Free tools
Transparent, state-specific calculators built on real agency data. No signup required.
See a full compensation breakdown — base pay, monthly allowances, transfer fees, and more — based on your state and experience level. Updated for 2026.
Calculate my compensationGet a line-by-line cost estimate for your entire journey — agency fees, surrogate compensation, IVF, legal, insurance, and more — based on your specific situation.
Estimate my costsEducational resources
Chronological record of all court proceedings from December 2025 through October 2026. Updated after each hearing.
Read guideSeptember 3 arraignment update: bond set, legal representation confirmed, and what comes next in the federal case.
Read guideA federal grand jury returned a 14-count indictment in August 2026. What the indictment says and how to protect yourself.
Read guideThe founding story behind this platform, and why honest support for this community matters so much.
Read guideTypes, process, costs, laws, and how to protect yourself as an intended parent.
Read guideUnderstanding cost drivers and practical budgeting strategies for 2026 and beyond.
Read guideProcess, compensation, qualifications, and what to realistically expect.
Read guideEverything you need to know about requirements, process, and compensation.
Read guideWhich states protect you, which add conditions, and which to approach with caution.
Read guideFounded by intended parents who experienced the process firsthand and found the community they needed didn't exist.
No agency fees, no matchmaking commissions. FamilyVale is a free community platform, full stop.
Resources written to give you the full picture, including the things paid services won't tell you.
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Free to join. No pressure, no sales pitch. Just genuine community support for one of life's most meaningful journeys.
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