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Joy of Life Surrogacy

Joy of Life Surrogacy logo★★★★★5.0· 2 reviewsOntario, California
SEEDS MemberNY State Licensed
Years in business
9
Babies born
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Joy of Life is a trusted California surrogacy agency offering intended parents and surrogates personalized care and a full team by their side. Since 2017, we have helped welcome more than 500 babies. From matching through pregnancy and postpartum, we coordinate with medical, legal, and escrow professionals, bringing clear communication, thoughtful guidance, and compassionate support to every step of your journey. We are the heart behind the heartbeat.

  • U.S. and international teams provide connected, compassionate care around the clock.
  • Our CARES program empowers parents and surrogates through education for a better life.
  • Whole-person support that prioritizes your physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

“We are forever thankful to them and recommend them wholeheartedly to prospective parents considering surrogacy.”

Richard LinRichard Lin

ServicesUpdated by agency · Sep 2026

The agency manages invoices, payments, and other financial transactions related to the surrogacy journey.offered
A dedicated team member coordinates the journey, keeps track of important steps, and helps the surrogate and intended parents throughout the process.offered
The agency provides or coordinates emotional support, counseling, and guidance for surrogates and/or intended parents.not offered
The agency helps coordinate the legal process for establishing the intended parents as the child’s legal parents.offered
The agency offers or helps clients access financing to help cover fertility and surrogacy-related expenses.not offered
The agency has an attorney on its own team who can provide legal guidance related to the surrogacy journey.not offered

Escrow managementUpdated by agency · Sep 2026

The agency coordinates with an independent, licensed escrow company that holds and disburses all funds.

Surrogate screeningUpdated by agency · Sep 2026

Checks available criminal records to identify relevant convictions or other criminal history.offered
Reviews the surrogate’s financial situation, such as income, debts, and financial stability.not offered
A qualified professional visits the surrogate’s home to assess the home environment and overall suitability for the journey.not offered
Reviews the surrogate’s medical history and records to identify health factors that may affect eligibility for surrogacy.offered
A medical evaluation to assess whether the surrogate is physically able to safely carry a pregnancy.offered
A psychological evaluation to assess emotional readiness and identify factors that could affect the surrogacy journey.offered
A social worker evaluates the surrogate’s personal, family, and social circumstances to assess readiness for surrogacy.not offered
Reviews the surrogate’s health insurance to determine whether it provides coverage for pregnancy, delivery, and surrogacy-related care.offered

FeesUpdated by agency · Sep 2026

The lowest estimated total cost of a surrogacy journey, including the agency fee and other expected expenses. Does not include fertility clinic-related expenses.
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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.
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An additional fee charged to intended parents who live outside the United States.
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Surrogate compensationUpdated by agency · Sep 2026

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.

TimelinesUpdated by agency · Sep 2026

The typical estimated time for intended parents to be matched with a surrogate.
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The typical estimated time for a surrogate to be matched with intended parents.
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The typical time from matching with a surrogate to the birth of the child.
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Memberships

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.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.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.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.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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  • Yanira TijeroNov 2025Surrogate

    Onboarding Experience My onboarding experience as a surrogate has been excellent, and I especially want to recognize Andrea for her support throughout the process. From the very beginning, she made me feel informed, comfortable, and truly cared for. She explained every step clearly and always took the time to answer my questions with kindness and patience. Andrea’s communication was consistent…

  • Richard LinRichard LinDec 2021Intended Parent

    Joy of Life played an instrumental role in providing us with two bundles of joy, our third and fourth children, Angeles Reign and Jet Legacy. We feel immensely gratified to Joy and her entire team for their warm, compassionate, responsive, and professional end-to-end service. From helping us to select the best surrogate mothers to seeing us through to birth and beyond, Joy of Life stayed closely…