Carrying Hope
Brevard, North CarolinaAbout
Carrying Hope was founded by two women, both previous surrogates, who recognized the true need for surrogate mothers. The agency prides itself on transparency and support, assisting intended parents and surrogates with every step of the process, and offers a free consult to answer questions.
Services
Escrow management
Surrogate screening
Fees
- The lowest estimated total cost of a surrogacy journey, including the agency fee and other expected expenses. Does not include fertility clinic-related expenses.
- $85,000
- The highest estimated total cost of a surrogacy journey, including the agency fee and other expected expenses. Does not include fertility clinic-related expenses.
- The listing owner has not provided this information, or it is not publicly available.
- The fee charged to intended parents for its services and support throughout the surrogacy journey.
- $20,000
- An additional fee charged to intended parents who live outside the United States.
- None
Surrogate compensation
- The starting base compensation for a surrogate on her first journey.
- The listing owner has not provided this information, or it is not publicly available.
- Additional compensation for surrogates who live in California. “None” means the agency confirmed there is no supplement.
- The listing owner has not provided this information, or it is not publicly available.
- The starting base compensation for a surrogate who has completed a previous journey.
- The listing owner has not provided this information, or it is not publicly available.
- Additional compensation for surrogates who live in California. “None” means the agency confirmed there is no supplement.
- The listing owner has not provided this information, or it is not publicly available.
Timelines
- The typical estimated time for intended parents to be matched with a surrogate.
- 6 months
- The typical estimated time for a surrogate to be matched with intended parents.
- The listing owner has not provided this information, or it is not publicly available.
- The typical time from matching with a surrogate to the birth of the child.
- 18 months
Memberships
Team
Carrying Hope Surrogacy was one of the best decisions my husband and I made in life. The people that work here are the most amazing, caring, kindhearted and dedicated people we have met. The process as an Intended Parent was completely flawless from beginning to end. You’re never alone in any step. We were matched with the most perfect surrogate that brought our beautiful baby into the world in July 2025. I have to give extra praise to Katie at CHS because she was our rock through this whole process and thank you would never be enough. If you’re looking to either be an intended parent or a gestational carrier, you absolutely will not go wrong here, no matter where you’re located! It will be the best decision you could make!…
Carrying Hope helped me every single step of the way. There was never a question left unanswered. This group of ladies makes you feel so loved and so welcome! I 100% would choose this agency every-time!
I truly can’t say enough amazing things about this agency! I am a 2x surrogate for Carrying Hope and would do it ten times over without changing a thing. At the start, the process may seem overwhelming but with them by your side, that feeling goes away almost instantly. They guide you through every step, check in before every appointment, make sure you know support is ALWAYS there no matter the time or day, even coming down to staying up all night while you’re in labor for updates and to celebrate such an amazing part of your whole journey with you- when mom and dad get to meet their precious gift of life. To them- you’re not just a surrogate. You become part of the “Carrying Hope” family. They get to know YOU for more than just the surrogate you become. If you’re ever finding yourself curious about the process, and wanting to help a family is weighing on your heart, don’t hesitate for a second to reach out to these amazing ladies. You won’t regret it! ❤️…
I am currently 36 weeks pregnant with my 1st surrogate baby. My experience with Carrying Hope Surrogacy has been nothing short of amazing. From the moment I applied to be a surrogate, I felt supported, valued, and truly cared for. The agency's team took the time to get to know me, understand me and ensure that I was a good fit for their program. The matching process was thoughtful and thorough, resulting in a wonderful connection with the intended parents. Throughout the entire journey, the agency has provided exceptional medical, emotional, and all around the best support. There is always someone available to answer questions, offer guidance, and advocate for my needs. I have felt empowered and respected every step of the way. Carrying Hope truly goes above and beyond to create a positive and fulfilling experience for surrogates. I highly recommend them to anyone considering becoming a surrogate – they are an exceptional agency!…
This agency helped make my journey as a surrogate seamless! They handled everything for me so I could only focus on growing a baby! I had an amazing coordinator Katrina! And Katie handled all of my insurance questions. 10/10 recommend!
Carrying Hope has such a wonderful mission and they are doing such wonderful work! I’m so thankful I get to be a small part of what they’re doing!
We couldn't be happier to have worked with CHS during our journey as all crew members are incredibly supportive and lovely. We really appreciate everything they have done to help us create our family, specially matching with the best surrogate to carry our baby. We definetely recomend the CHS team to help you with your journey!
If you are looking for a surrogacy agent/coordinator, Charlene Kuspa, and her team at Carrying Hope Surrogacy, were an absolute dream to work with. They matched us with our surrogate and were incredibly supportive every step of the surrogacy process. I can’t recommend her and her agency enough!! They coordinated wonderfully with our surrogate and were very well organized and knowledgeable. When we ran into issues with our clinic, we turned to Charlene and her team to help guide us and they truly went above and beyond to help transition through the rough patches in the journey. Even after our little miracle was born, Carrying Hope continued to be there to answer questions and to check in. They were wonderful to work with.…
Carrying Hope was absolutely incredible to work with. They matched me with the most amazing intended parents! All of the ladies at the agency were supportive and caring throughout my entire journey. Katie and Lahrissa were always available to answer any and all of my questions and concerns. I am forever greatful for the team helping to fulfill my dream of completing a second journey!
Carrying hope surrogacy is so knowledgeable, and they are an amazing agency to work with. Their staff is super friendly. I completed my first surrogacy journey with them last year. They are with you every step of the way. I never felt like I was alone in the process. When I am ready for a second journey, I am sticking with Carrying hope ❤️
After looking for an agency that aligned with what I valued as a surrogate for over a year, I finally found Carrying Hope! I knew from my first call with Nicole that this was a place that truly cares for everyone involved in the process. She helped answer all of mine and my husbands questions throughout our journey and never made me feel like an inconvenience. They helped me match with amazing intended parents who shared the same values as us! We are almost 6 months postpartum and my IP's and I rave about how amazing our experience was with them! Even now with my pumping journey they answer all of my questions and send me little tips and tricks to make pumping and shipping milk to my IP's as easy as possible. I could not have asked for a better experience and I'm grateful for everyone who has been involved fulfilling my desire to help someone experience the love and joy of parenthood! When we are ready for our second journey I have no doubt that we will get the same care and support from our team at Carrying Hope!…
Dear Charlene, thank you very much for all the help and support in the surrogacy process💥 without a doubt very high professionalism🔥 great fun working with you I am so grateful for you
Being a first time surrogate I had no idea what to even expect out of this whole experience but I cannot express how incredibly lucky and thankful I am to have gone with CHS, I never once felt lost. Being a surrogate has been one of the best experiences of my life and a huge part of that was because of CHS. I will forever be grateful!
The ladies at Carrying Hope Surrogacy helped to make our dreams come true. They were always there to answer our questions, give support, and celebrate with us. They make finding the right match a priority, which is key for a successful surrogacy journey. We will forever be grateful!
Carrying Hope Surrogacy is by far the best surrogacy agency to work with. From our first phone call with Charlene to inquire about the agency and during our entire journey we had endless support. My husband and I were very new to this whole process and CHS made it such a seamless adventure. The CHS team all have experience with surrogacy themselves (being a surrogate or using a surrogate)and have a great amount of knowledge to make you feel comfortable. CHS helped us bring our first child into the world and we are looking forward to using them again in the near future!…
Carrying Hope Surrogacy has been absolutely incredible throughout my entire experience. I have never felt so supported and uplifted. Never at any point in my journey did I feel alone or lost in the details. I have witnessed many people struggle with fertility, and I felt the pull to do more to help someone achieve their dreams of becoming parents. My surrogacy journey has been the most rewarding, and fulfilling experiences of my life, and I am so excited to do another one with CHS!!
Most amazing team to work with for both sides of the journey. Highly recommend for anyone looking to start a family or help build one!
CHS was very supportive and knowledgeable.
They have been so amazing to work with through this journey. I can’t imagine a more supportive group of women.
A caring organization created by surrogates to help bring other intended parents together with surrogates
Very friendly and knowledgeable staff!
First-hand experiences from intended parents and surrogates in our Facebook group.
Visit Facebook groupI did egg donation with them but I did not do surrogacy with them. I did my three surro journeys with carrying hope and they were incredible!!! Good luck on your journey 💕
I am working on starting my first time GC journey with Carrying Hope. I am still very early in the process and definitely interacting with the agency from a different perspective than an IP would, but having interacted with other agencies, I have to say NOTHING has felt quite like interacting with the ladies I’ve had the pleasure of working with there already. From the very first call, they were extremely thorough, educated me without making me feel naive, and their mission and intentions were felt right away. I felt like protecting their IPs was just as important as protecting their GC. I’m not sure if it helps any, but ask all the questions, follow your heart, and go with the agency that makes you feel they understand what a huge deal this is for everyone involved.…
I did a journey with Carrying Hope and have been fortunate enough to continue working with the team as the GC intake coordinator As a surrogate, I felt so supported by the agency, but as a team member I can tell you everyone at the agency is so passionate about meaningful journeys, educating and supporting during every single step! I hope you find the perfect fit for you, surrogacy is such a special and intimate experience and you deserve to be supported throughout the entire journey 💚
Carrying Hope: A Surrogacy Agency was great! Supportive through all the steps which was so helpful for my very first journey!
I did three journeys with carrying hope! They were all incredible! Full transparency and support at every step of the way. My IPs absolutely loved them too!
GC here 👋. I’ve completed 2 journeys with Carrying Hope. Nothing but an amazing experience with them. They still keep in touch (I can’t speak for the IP’s). If I were eligible to complete more journeys, I would definitely use them again.
I am completing my second journey as a surrogate with Carrying Hope and also have the privilege of working with them as an intended parent coordinator! I have never seen more compassion and heart for both parents and surrogates!
I used Carrying Hope. They are an ethical agency that also meets the wants I have in a journey. They’re a SEEDS member, great communication, had IPs that met my match preferences, they do not have an in house attorney or in house escrow. They also recommend using Seedtrust escrow which for any other journey I also highly recommend and have as a match point.
We as international intended IP’s have spoken to over 15 agencies and our top 3 by far were Second Bloom surrogacy, Stronger together and Carrying hope surrogacy All extremely genuine, in it to help and just overall compassionate, kind and empathetic x Obviously that’s from an IP’s view point but I’m guessing they would be the same for the surrogates
The Carrying Hope coordinators were responsive and worked hard, but overall I felt their process was structured to protect the surrogate's interests far more than the Intended Parents. Whichever agency you choose - ask to talk to previous IPs. Good luck!
I’m currently a surrogate for carrying hope with my embryo transfer coming up on June 9th & they have been an absolute dream thus far & very supportive, I’m so glad I picked them 🩵
I just delivered a surrogate baby last week! I worked with Carrying Hope surrogacy agency. They’re an agency base here in North Carolina. I had a great experience working with them!
I was a 3X GC with carrying hope. They were incredible for myself and for both sets of IPs!! Wishing you the best with your journey! 💕
I am a GC that used Carrying Hope! The ladies there are so nice and amazing ❤️ I had a really good experience with them and I like that they are so carrying about both the IPs and the Surrogates.
