Benefits of Being a Surrogate in Colorado
If you’re considering becoming a surrogate in Colorado, you’re doing an amazing thing. Surrogacy is one of the most fulfilling and selfless acts, but not everyone is cut out for it. Surrogacy takes a lot of commitment, patience, and time for everyone involved, so there’s a lot you should consider before becoming a gestational surrogate. Since there are strict qualifiers, background checks, and screenings to be a surrogate in Colorado, many people can feel discouraged or reluctant to apply. The Colorado surrogacy process to become a surrogate can feel picky and daunting, but you may be surprised to find out that you qualify, and there are several benefits to being a surrogate in Colorado.
Colorado is a great state of being a surrogate, and Adoption and Surrogacy Choices of Colorado is here to make the experience even better. Surrogacy is a long a challenging journey but endlessly rewarding and changes you for the better. If you’re curious about qualifying to become a surrogate, how to become a surrogate in Colorado, or the in’s and out’s of the surrogacy journey, we’re here to help. We’ve seen the magic surrogacy at work countless times, and we want to bring that joy to as many intended families as possible; that’s why you’re so important. Surrogacy has changed a lot in the last few decades to protect and benefit the surrogate more, and we want you to be taken care of as much as possible.
Every surrogate mother will have a different experience, and likewise, see different or additional benefits of being a surrogate in Colorado. These are just a few benefits of surrogacy in Colorado.
If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a surrogate, please call or text us at 303-670-4673 (HOPE) or visit us at Adoption and Surrogacy Choices of Colorado.
Surrogacy is Legal in Colorado
When it comes to surrogacy, Colorado has one of the best judicial systems in the country. Courts routinely grant pre-birth parentage orders to intended parents before the baby is delivered, which significantly benefits the intended parents, avoiding a lengthy and pricy legal process. Additionally, all types of surrogacy are legal in Colorado. Gestational surrogacy is generally preferred, but traditional surrogacy is also legal in the state. Not all states allow for both gestational and traditional surrogacy, so check with legal counsel if you are from outside of Colorado.
Surrogacy Compensation in Colorado
Intended parents can pay the surrogate mother in Colorado. Be wary of agencies that try to mislead you with little to no transparency about how funds are broken down and distributed to you. Some can come with a lot of strings attached. Adoption and Surrogacy Choices of Corado us up-front about your compensation as a surrogate, so you’re never caught off guard by what is or isn’t covered and how much you’re getting.
Same-Sex, LGBTQ+, and Single-Parent-Friendly Surrogacy
A typical motivator for surrogates is providing the gift of life to an intended family. Same-sex and single-parent families benefit from this the most. Colorado allows for any couple, regardless of sex, gender, or marital status be listed as the legal parents on the birth certificate, as long as at least one of them provided genetic material. Single parents can also be named, even if they aren’t genetically related to the baby.
Gestational Surrogate Mothers are Protected
The surrogacy agreement you fill out will cover a lot of bases to make sure you’re protected and taken care of. Talk with your surrogacy counselor to learn more about what is included in the surrogacy agreement or surrogacy contract. Gestational surrogacy is the least complicated legally and ensures protection and benefits for everyone.
Connection to the Intended Parents
You don’t have to hide behind a curtain. We encourage surrogates to have additional time to talk, bond and spend time with the intended parents. The relationship between surrogate and intended parents is unique and benefits everyone involved throughout the surrogacy journey. Having someone so close to your experience is great for support purposes and the eventual postpartum challenges.
Surrogates in Colorado Have the Best Surrogacy Agency
Not to toot our own horn, but Adoption and Surrogacy Choices of Colorado is the best licensed surrogacy agency in Colorado. We provide all of the resources and education necessary to best prepare our surrogates and intended parents for surrogacy. We also highly support gestational surrogacy, which provides many benefits to the surrogate, baby, and intended parents. Surrogacy is a beautiful decision to make, but it’s not for everyone. We’ll help you determine if you not only qualify but are ready to become a surrogate mother. Surrogacy has a lot of benefits, and you’ll find your own surrogacy journey will yield benefits unique to you.
If you are interested in learning more about your gestational surrogacy options, contact Adoption and Surrogacy Choices of Colorado by email, phone, or text: Email Us, Text us: 720-371-1099, Call us: 303-670-4673 (HOPE). If you are hoping to adopt, please contact us here.
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Stephanie joined the Adoption Choices family in 2014 as the Child Placement Supervisor. Her love for adoption began in first grade when she made friends with twins adopted from Vietnam. Her heart grew strong over the years for adopted children and ultimately led her to graduate school where she continued her focus to her dream of working in the adoption field. Stephanie earned a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Denver in 2001. Over the past 15 years, Stephanie has worked as a pregnancy counselor and as an adoptive parent counselor for foster care, international adoption and domestic adoption, writing hundreds of home studies for families, and helping build their forever families. Stephanie is married and has three boys ages 12, 9, and 5. Together with her family she enjoys riding bike, playing games, watching her three sons compete in their various sporting and musical activities and go on vacations.
Christy Ikeler, is our Executive Director and Birth Parent Director. Christy has been with Adoption Choices Team for 18 years, since opening the doors in 2002! Christy has a true passion for what she does and her true love is working with and helping each birth parent. Whether she is up all night on the phone talking with them, taking them to doctors appointments, out for their favorite treat, providing counseling or at the hospital during labor and delivery, Christy is very involved every step of the way. She has a contagious laugh and a spunky personality that our birth moms all can bond with and relate to. As an adoptive parent herself, adoption holds a very special place in her heart and she can relate on every level with both birth parents and adoptive parents. In her free time Christy loves spending time with her daughter, gardening, baking and taking vacations with her family. Christy is an excellent leader for our team at Adoption Choices and is truly one of a kind!! As Executive Director, Christy spends time with the staff, birth parents and adoptive families in order to ensure that the agency is running smoothly. She has placed a huge emphasis on community outreach and programs for birth parents. Christy loves the opportunity to lead the agency into a brighter future.
Ms. Mackenzie has built a successful counseling career over the past 20 years, supporting mothers and families, people of all ages and genders, students, community professionals and fellow clinicians. Liv values a diverse professional focus, including the entrepreneurial life of a sole proprietor, the evaluative process of certifying foster/adoptive homes, the insightful and mindful one-on-one one work with enthusiastic clients, and serving as an advocate for underserved populations. Liv is a Licensed Professional Counselor and holds a BA in Pre-Law and Economics from American University, an MA in Counseling from Adams University and a certificate in Human Resource Management from Villanova University. Away from work you will find Liv spending time in nature, biking to the farmer’s market and adventuring with her family.
Catherine A. Madsen, joined the Adoption Choices family as legal counsel in 2013. Catherine is responsible for providing legal guidance to the Agency, training and updating staff on developments in adoption law and legislation, and program development. Catherine
Virginia Frank is an adoption attorney accredited since 1991 with the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys. Ms. Frank is a leader in the field of private adoption and has completed over 4,000 adoptions in her career. Ms. Frank has a law degree from Oklahoma City University and a BA in both Political Science and Communications from the University of Oklahoma.
Cassidie has been with Adoption Choices since 2015, she has her bachelors in Interdisciplinary Affairs with concentrations in both Sociology and Business Management. Cassidie has additional training in Victim Advocacy, foster care and has been working in women’s services for over 10 years. Cassidie has always had a heart for adoption and it was her career dream to work in adoption. She started off doing volunteer work for advocacy programs, adoption organizations and worked in High Risk Maternal Fetal Medicine through the University of Colorado Hospital and Children’s Hospital of Colorado. Cassidie is also blessed to have personally experienced an adoption of her own in 2012, completing her family of five! Cassidie loves what she does as a case worker from initial phone calls, meetings, doctor appointments, interaction with the adoptive families to delivery and counseling. Cassidie has a passion for those in need and strives to help make a difference in the lives of the people she meets. She is a firm believer in being kind, compassionate and open minded in all situations. “Unless you’ve walked in their shoes, there’s no place for judgment. A kind word or compliment can go a long way!” The bittersweet moments in adoption reminds Cassidie each and every time, why she loves what she does!