Surrogacy
& IVF
Learn the in’s and out’s of all that’s involved in a gay surrogacy journey. From terminology & timeline to cost & legal, you will gain all the information necessary to feel confident.
- NO FEE REQUIRED
GWK Academy Includes
Community
Connect with other dads & dads-to-be who have either recently completed their journey or are on their way to becoming parents.
Coaching & Support
Meet with gay dad mentors, connect with trusted family-building partners, and access private coaching.
Resources
A concise yet comprehensive series of lessons to walk you through everything you need to know about US-based surrogacy & IVF journeys
Workshops & Events
Monthly virtual drop-in groups connect you with others going through similar journeys, and member-only workshops provide even more value.
Discounts & Special Offers
Take advantage of huge savings and special offers when working with any of our surrogacy & IVF partners.
Choose Your Membership
Flexible pricing — all options provide access to all GWK Academy content, resources and coaching
MONTHLY
MEMBERSHIP
Pay Monthly
-
Full access to GWK Academy
ANNUAL
MEMBERSHIP
Pay Yearly
-
Full access to GWK Academy
LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP
Pay Once-
Full Access to GWK Academy
What's included in the surrogacy & IVF course
Mentors
Match with gay dad mentors, these are guys who have recently completed a journey through the exact same path that you are about to undertake.
Workshops
Gain access to GWK Academy enrollee-only workshops led by industry leaders. These events are a hands-on way to jumpstart your journey.
Education
Over 30+ lessons covering every aspect of a surrogacy & IVF journey specifically made for gay men and couples.
Family-Building Partners
Talk with and get connected with our network of vetted partners who are not only experts but also passionate about LGBTQ+ family building.
Here’s a breakdown of the course content
Surrogacy & IVF Lessons
1. Surrogacy: What is it, How Much, and How Long?
2. Terminology You Should Know
3. Mentally Preparing For Your Journey
4. How Does IVF Work?
5. The Role of Your Surrogacy Agency
6. All About Egg Donors
7. All About Surrogates
8. The Costs of Surrogacy & IVF
9. How to Fund Your Surrogacy Journey
10. Building Your Surrogacy Team, Part 1
11. Building Your Surrogacy Team, Part 2
12. Essential Questions to Ask Prospective Family-Building Partners
13. Building Resiliency: Preparing for Anything That Can Go Wrong
14. What’s Next?
Surrogacy & IVF Legal Guide
1. Meet our Surrogacy Law Experts
2. The IVF Clinic
3. Egg Donor Agreements
4. Matching with a Surrogate
5. Surrogacy Agreement
6. Surrogacy Costs
7. Establishing Your Legal Parental Rights
8. Additional Legal Considerations
9. Surrogacy After Roe v. Wade
Surrogacy & IVF Insurance Guide
1. Welcome to the Surrogacy Insurance Guide
2. Egg Donor Complications Insurance
3. Surrogate IVF Complications Insurance
4. Surrogate Life Insurance
5. Surrogate Disability Insurance
6. Surrogate Maternity Insurance
7. Newborn Insurance for US-based Intended Dads
8. Newborn Insurance for non-US-based Intended Dads
9. About International Fertility Insurance
Testimonials from GWK Academy Enrollees
Let us help you become a dad!
Our comprehensive curriculum covers a wide range of topics from getting started, to finding the professionals you’ll need, to financial planning and more. Led by trusted experts in LGBTQ+ family-building space, our course is designed to empower you with the information and confidence to make informed decisions about your family’s future.
Let us help you become a dad!
We created GWK Academy to ensure you are fully-prepared for every step of your journey to parenthood, giving you the knowledge to face each decision with confidence, and the fortitude to successfully navigate past disappointing setbacks or unforeseen challenges.
Creating your family will be one of the most important achievements of your life…do not go it alone!
Ready to take the first step? Sign up!
Our Exclusive Network of Family-Building Partners
Surrogacy & IVF Course - $̶9̶9̶ Now $45
(discount ends March 31st)
What’s Included?
- A concise yet comprehensive series of lessons to walk you through everything you need to know about US-based surrogacy & IVF journeys
- Financial advice to save on costs along with practical tips to let your budget guide your journey.
- An ever-growing video library of Experts responding both to common FAQs and supporting the needs or concerns of smaller segments within the gay and queer community.
- Connections with gay dad mentors matched to the specifics of your journey.
- Free consultations with our exclusive network of highly-vetted surrogacy & IVF family-building partners.
- Discounts and/or special pricing packages offered by most of our surrogacy & IVF family-building partners.
- Two Bonus Guides to walk you through a surrogacy journey with a legal perspective AND to clarify the complicated world of surrogacy & IVF insurance.
Match with Gay Dad Mentors
Having a support network during your journey to fatherhood is critical. That is why we have created the GWK Gay Dad Mentor program. Through GWK Academy you will get the opportunity to be matched with mentors who have recently completed their own journies. We will match you with dads whos journey was similar to your own.
Connect with Vetted Family-Building Partners
One of the most important decisions you’ll make on your surrogacy journey is choosing your family-building partners. From a quick Google search, you will soon realize there are hundreds of surrogacy agencies, IVF clinics, and other family-building experts and finding one that is right for you can feel like an impossible challenge. That is why we have teamed up with a select few family-building partners to provide you with a direct line to some of the industry’s leading professionals. You can be rest assured that every partner we work with is not only the best in the business but shares our passion for LGBTQ+ family building.
GWK Academy Surrogacy Enrollee"My husband and I entered the GWK academy because there is not a lot of information for gay couples that are trying to pursue surrogacy. GWK Academy allowed for one-stop shop to be able to collect information. Additionally, you can go through the information at your own pace as to not get overwhelmed.
Brian was able to connect us with multiple resources to help us through our journey. He was readily available to assist with any questions we had. You can tell that he truly cares and will do anything within his power to assist us in the parenthood journey. We are so grateful to GWK for assisting us and continuing to assist us through this process."