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Carrying Hope

Carrying Hope logoBrevard, North Carolina
SEEDS member
Year founded
2019
Babies born
45
Time to match with surrogate
6 months
Journey length
18 months
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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.

Services0 of 6 offered

Billing managementnot offered
Case managementnot offered
Counseling & supportnot offered
Fertility loansnot offered
In-house attorneynot offered
Escrow managementnot offered

Surrogate screening0 of 8 offered

Criminal background checknot offered
Financial reviewnot offered
Home visitsnot offered
Medical records reviewnot offered
Medical screeningnot offered
Psychological screeningnot offered
Social worker screeningnot offered
Surrogate's insurance reviewnot offered

Fees

Total cost (minimum)
$85,000
Total cost (maximum)
Not provided
Agency fee (domestic)
$20,000
Agency fee (international)
$20,000
Surrogate compensation (1st time)
Not provided
Surrogate compensation (experienced)
Not provided

Timelines

Time to match with surrogate
6 months
Time to match with intended parents
Not provided
The typical time from matching with a surrogate to the birth of the child.
18 months

Memberships3 of 5

SEEDS (Society for Ethics in Egg Donation and Surrogacy) promotes ethical standards and best practices in egg donation and surrogacy. Agency membership indicates that the agency has joined SEEDS and agrees to follow its membership standards and ethical guidelines.ASRM (American Society for Reproductive Medicine) is a professional organization dedicated to advancing reproductive medicine. ASRM membership is held by individuals, so this indicates that a member of the agency’s team is an ASRM member—not that the agency itself is an ASRM member.RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association supports people experiencing infertility and building families through education, advocacy, support, and community. An agency or team member’s membership or involvement indicates a connection to RESOLVE and its family-building mission.BBB (Better Business Bureau) promotes trust between businesses and consumers. BBB Accreditation indicates that a business has been accredited by BBB and agrees to meet its Standards for Trust.Family Equality advocates for LGBTQ+ families and works to advance equality through advocacy, education, and support. An agency’s partnership or support of Family Equality indicates a commitment to advancing equality for LGBTQ+ families.
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  • Brian DurrFeb 2026Intended Parent

    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…

  • Megan WalkerFeb 2026

    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!

  • Candace BeckerFeb 2026Surrogate

    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…

  • Amber ClarkFeb 2026Surrogate

    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,…

  • Frankie RichFeb 2026Surrogate

    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!

  • Briana ShiresOct 2024Surrogate

    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!

  • Jose Manuel Garcia TorresAug 2023Intended Parent

    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!

  • John ChristopherJul 2023Intended Parent

    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…

  • Amy RobertsonJun 2023Surrogate

    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!

  • Stephanie WilliamsMay 2023Surrogate

    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 ❤️