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Abundant Beginnings Company

Surrogacy Agency
Agoura Hills, CA - HQ  |  New York, NY
About
Last updated on Oct 02, 2023 03:49 PM
Ideally, you want to choose an agency with experience and a broad understanding of the industry. We have worked in the field of surrogacy for 20+ years, and our extensive knowledge of the intricacies of surrogacy enables us to guide you smoothly through each step of the process. Each couple or individual who embarks on this journey brings their own unique requests. At Abundant Beginnings, we have learned to listen and help make sure that each one has the experience they are looking for along the way.
Website: abcsurrogacy.com
Phone: 323-207-5762
Employees: 7
Founded: 2013
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Services
Last updated on Oct 02, 2023 03:52 PM

Surrogacy Agency Services
GC Recruitment / Advertising
GC Screening

  • Criminal Background Check - GC
  • Criminal Background Check - GC's Family
  • Psychological Screening
  • Home Visits
  • Medical Records Review
  • Carrier's Insurance Review
GC Matching
Case Management

  • 3rd Party Coordination (medical, legal, insurance, escrow)
  • Journey Guidance & Support
  • Travel coordination
  • Birth arrangements guidance / coordination
  • Postpartem Coordination
Billing Management
GC insurance review
GC insurance placement
Escrow Oversight
Insurance and billing support
Support Group for GC
Mental Health Counseling
Promotions
Membership Benefits Program
  • $1000 off Surrogacy Agency Fee
Team Members
Last updated on Mar 13, 2023 11:55 AM
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Julie Allgood - Co-Owner
Julie began her career as an early childhood specialist in Chicago, and continued her studies while raising her own children, receiving an MA in psychology with additional training as a mediator. Continually developing skills, she is a strong communicator and has unique insight into people. Julie makes it a priority to educate people about infertility, surrogacy and this new path to parenthood. Her gentle approach makes her a strong, yet safe touchstone in the sometimes challenging and confusing process of surrogacy, offering hope and guidance to clients all over the world.
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Nicole Lawson - Co-Owner
Nicole and her husband chose surrogacy as their route to parenthood after many years of struggling. Now a mother to two daughters, born via surrogacy, Nicole is a compassionate companion to those embarking upon the surrogacy journey. Nicole is extremely relatable, and Abundant Beginnings Co. clients are a top priority in her life. She understands the strong desire to be a parent, and with each interaction she brings personal experience, knowledge, and understanding. Nicole is also the Co-Founder of the Baby Question Foundation, which is a non-profit organization offering grants to those struggling with fertility treatments.
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Attributes & Policies
Attributes
Number of matches in the last calendar year that resulted in a pregnancy:   25
Percentage of international Surrogacy Cases (last calendar year):   5%
Percentage of LGBTQ Surrogacy Cases (last calendar year):   20%
Number of Families per Coordinator:   18
Average wait time for surrogate match (in months):   4 months
Description - "Additional Attributes":   We provide an extremely intimate and personalized surrogacy journey. Our surrogates are always open to helping the LGBTQ community.
Languages (Business/Case Mgmt)?:   English
Policies
Conducts IP Background checks:   Yes
Recruits surrogates open to carrying twins:   Yes
Requires embryos to be PGT-A tested:   No
Agency fee payment schedule:   Not provided
Requires a non-refundable commencement/retainer fee:   No
Monthly allowance duration policy - start milestone:   At contract
Monthly allowance duration policy - end milestone:   2 months post delivery
Minimum GC life insurance coverage amount:   $750,000
Rematch Fee Required under the following terms:   Upon medical recommendations following failed transfers/miscarriages
Rematch Fee (including any additional screening fees):   $8000
Supplemental agency fee for multiples:   No
Supplemental agency fee for multiples amount:   Not provided
Work with independent matches for a discount:   Yes
Refund Policy:   Yes, we are open to this and offer a discounted rate and month to month support, if requested.
Timing of refunding unused journey funds:   9 months
Available financing options:   n/a
Sibling journey policy
We offer a discount, rate depends on if using same GC or a new GC is required.
Additional Policies / Clarifications:   Not provided
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