FFS is a premier Washington, DC-area surrogacy agency dedicated to providing personal support for Intended Parents and Surrogates. Surrogacy is an unusual arrangement in which intended parents entrust one of the most intimate, personal, and consequential experiences of their lives to an agency and a surrogate they have just met. And surrogates, who put their health on the line and dedicate time a...
FFS is a premier Washington, DC-area surrogacy agency dedicated to providing personal support for Intended Parents and Surrogates. Surrogacy is an unusual arrangement in which intended parents entrust one of the most intimate, personal, and consequential experiences of their lives to an agency and a surrogate they have just met. And surrogates, who put their health on the line and dedicate time and emotional energy to the process, also have to trust that their agency is protecting them and looking out for their best interests. At FFS, we understand how important it is to trust your surrogacy team. Our strong suit is guiding both intended parents and surrogates through this complex process with compassion and dedication to the well-being of all our clients, intended parents and surrogates.
We have purposely kept our client base small so that we can get to know our clients and provide personal attention and support. We’re able to provide this level of personalized care because we only accept a maximum of 12 clients per year. Most importantly, we work only with clients and surrogates whom we believe will respect and treat each other well.
Family Forward Surrogacy (FFS) is a gestational surrogacy agency based in Bethesda, MD, in the suburbs of Washington, DC. Our mission is to help couples and individuals have the families they dream of through gestational surrogacy. We act as matchmakers and guides to help parents and surrogates navigate the surrogacy journey together. We’re known for our ability to find exceptional gestational s...
Family Forward Surrogacy (FFS) is a gestational surrogacy agency based in Bethesda, MD, in the suburbs of Washington, DC. Our mission is to help couples and individuals have the families they dream of through gestational surrogacy. We act as matchmakers and guides to help parents and surrogates navigate the surrogacy journey together. We’re known for our ability to find exceptional gestational surrogates and our warmth, compassion and dedication to both intended parents and surrogates.
I did two surrogacy journeys with FFS. They were easy to work with. Sandra and Valerie met with me and my husband in person, not just over the phone, to get to know us. They did a good job matching me with Intended Parents I got along with. I liked the fact that FFS is small and hands on, and I would always talk with the same two people. Valerie took the time to walk me through the process each step of the way, and was available when I needed to talk. It was also nice to know that Sandra and Valerie had been through the process personally, Sandra as an Intended Mother and Valerie as a Gestational Surrogate.
I was a gestational carrier for FFS and it was such a great experience. Being a surrogate was one of the greatest things I’ve ever done. Everyone at FFS was always so helpful and easy to get in touch with. They were with me every step of the way answering any questions I had. I highly recommend using FFS for anyone looking to start a family or anyone interested in being a surrogate.
Our team consists of me, a former intended parent, and Valerie Miller, an FFS Surrogate Journey Coordinator, who in 2014 carried and delivered a little boy for intended parents living in the United Kingdom. As a team, we have collectively stood in the shoes of both sides of the match and fully understand the dynamics of the IP/surrogate relationship. If a sticky issue arises, we can leverage our relationships with each of the stakeholders and our personal and professional experience working to successful resolutions. I love helping others experience the joy of parenthood through gestational surrogacy. As president of the agency, I am the point of contact for intended parents and handle the strategic relationships with IVF clinics and attorneys. I bring over 16 years of experience in technical education and marketing to the FFS team. I‘ve worked for technology companies such as 3Com, Nortel Networks, Comverse Technologies and Openwave (formerly Phone.com), helping them launch new products and recruit users. Throughout my career, I’ve presented at industry panels and educational seminars around the world to advocate for new platforms and educate corporate customers, consumers and web developers on the benefits of using various new technologies. I bring my years of management and marketing experience and my passion for making a difference in the world to FFS. I am a member of the American Fertility Association, RESOLVE and the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. Please see our Resources Page for more information on these organizations. If you’re just starting to learn about surrogacy, or have done your research and are weighing your options among agencies, please feel free to call me at 301-320-3086 or email me. I’d be happy to talk you through all the steps in the process and help you decide whether surrogacy and FFS are right for you. There is much to consider, so let’s start the discussion. Learn more about becoming a surrogate, or why FFS is the right fit if you’re interested in becoming an intended parent.
I teamed up with Sandra after my first surrogate pregnancy. I’m passionate about women’s health and am a Certified Lactation Counselor. I worked for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program for eight years, providing one-on-one counseling for women and their children about pregnancy, breastfeeding and nutrition. Since delivering my surrogate baby, I’ve worked at FFS supporting surrogates throughout their journeys. I help recruit surrogates, communicate with intended parents and coordinate details – from the first conversation to delivery and beyond. I love building relationships and sharing the excitement that surrogacy brings to everyone involved. My husband and I live outside the Denver metro area in Colorado. I have three school-age children and volunteer on the PTO of my kids school. We enjoy travel, our children and their myriad of activities and spending time with our many animals – we’ve fostered over 150 dogs and puppies in the past year and a half!
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