Growing Families

02/11/2025

“Giving without expecting anything in return.”
That’s how SJ describes her surrogacy journey and the life lesson she shared with her kids.
Meet her at our upcoming event and hear more inspiring stories.

31/10/2025

At Growing Families, we call surrogates Dream Carriers because that’s exactly what they are. They help couples and singles realise their long-awaited dream of family. We’re honoured to have so many of these inspiring surrogates joining us at our upcoming events this November. Join us!

31/10/2025

30/10/2025

Sam interviewed Caroline, a mum via surrogacy from Queensland. She shares how difficult it was to accept the fact that she could not carry a child, but that a combination of luck and extreme generosity of strangers brought them the hope they needed.

27/10/2025

We’re proud to share that our founder, Sam Everingham, has been named Surrogacy Person of the Year 2025!

This award recognises his decades of advocacy, education, and global support for intended parents and surrogates alike.

Congratulations, Sam! A well-deserved honour for a lifetime of dedication to helping families grow.

23/10/2025

Caroline’s journey to parenthood took her from Canada to Australia. After IVF challenges and failed surrogacy attempts in Canada, she posted on ASC and found a surrogate in Australia.

Read her full journey here: https://www.growingfamilies.org/blog/how-surrogacy-can-bring-unexpected-connections-and-hope/

Caroline will be sharing her story in person at our Brisbane Surrogacy & Donor Conception Conference, don’t miss the chance to hear her insights and experiences firsthand.

Book your tickets: https://www.growingfamilies.org/event/brisbane-2025/

Read the success story of an intended parent who proves that surrogacy brings unexpected connections and hope.

22/10/2025

Legal fees, clinic costs, and surrogate support all add up. Learn what drives surrogacy costs and how to plan ahead.

Read our latest blog: https://www.growingfamilies.org/blog/what-really-drives-the-cost-of-surrogacy/

Join our free webinar on "Finding Affordable Surrogacy Options" to get more insights and ask your questions live.

31 Oct @ 5PM PDT
1 Nov @ 8 AM AWST
1 Nov @ 11 AM AEDT

Register now: https://www.growingfamilies.org/event/2025-10-31-finding-affordable-surrogacy-options/

Discover the real factors that drive the costs of surrogacy globally, from medical fees to legal steps and what you can do to keep costs down

09/10/2025

When the surrogacy agency Kinderly collapsed in Georgia, families were left stranded and surrogates unpaid.

Our latest article looks at what went wrong and what intended parents can do to protect themselves.

Read:

A cautionary look at Kinderly, a surrogacy agency whose reckless actions left families struggling for answers.

03/10/2025

We’re honoured to share that Sam Everingham, Anita Louise Fiorenza, and Growing Families have been nominated at the 2025 Australian Surrogacy & Donor Awards. .surrogacy.donation

- Surrogacy Person of the Year: Sam & Anita (last year’s winner!)
- Professional Service Provider of the Year: Sam
- Surrogacy & Donation Business of the Year: Growing Families

We’re grateful that our efforts to guide and support intended parents are being recognised in this way.

If you feel our work has made a difference, please cast your vote here:

For Anita: https://aka.asdawards.au/vote-anitafiorenza
For Sam: https://aka.asdawards.au/vote-sameveringham

Voting closes on 18 October.

30/09/2025

Choosing the right surrogacy or egg donation provider can be overwhelming. That’s why we created a rigorous verification process to ensure the surrogacy agencies, IVF clinics, law firms, egg banks and insurance providers we recommend meet high standards of transparency, professionalism, and ethical practice.

When a provider earns the Verified Provider badge, we’ve checked:

- Relevant accreditations and licenses
- Sample client contracts and fee schedules
- Internal codes of practice and policies
- References from past clients

Verification is ongoing, and we continue to monitor providers and collect feedback from families to maintain standards you can rely on.

Your journey deserves providers you can truly trust.

Read how we verify providers:

Intended parents often tell us their biggest worry is knowing which providers to trust. With ... Read more