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GWK Academy

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.

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
$ 5
99
Monthly
  • Full access to GWK Academy

ANNUAL
MEMBERSHIP

Pay Yearly
$ 49
99
Annual
  • Full access to GWK Academy
SAVE 36%

LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP

Pay Once
$ 99
99
One-time payment
  • Full Access to GWK Academy
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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

We signed up for GWK Academy when we started our journey. In all our interactions, we found them to be knowledgeable, responsive, and courteous. They provided assistance getting started and regularly checked in on our progress. They had a network of agencies and clinics across the country to choose from. We highly recommend GWK for any couple starting their journey.
Lyle S.
★★★★★
Brian and the team at GWK are absolutely wonderful: So supportive, so eager, and so very knowledgeable. Gay surrogacy is a complex, expensive process and GWK gives me comfort and security as my partner and I embark on this journey.
Alexander
★★★★★
We have been so fortunate to have found GWK. They have been with us every step of our journey; offering one sheets, texts, calls, zooms, emails etc.. to ensure we had support every step of the process. Additionally, they introduced us to IVF doctors, egg donor/surrogate agencies, and mentors who have recently gone through the process as well. We would be so lost without them and feel very fortunate to have been able to partner with them. We cannot recommend them enough. THANK YOU BRIAN AND GWK!
Bobby H.
★★★★★

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?

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.

"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."

GWK Academy Surrogacy Enrollee