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Pre-screening, selection and matching process
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Coordination of any necessary travel
arrangements
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Arrangement of background checks for Intended
Parents and Surrogate
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Organization of legal services for Intended
Parents and Surrogate with reputable collaborative reproduction
attorneys
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Negotiation of fees for contract
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Escrow management: disbursement of
compensation checks, monthly expenses and all financial
reimbursements to Surrogates, as well as monthly statements to
Intended Parents
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Locating a reproductive
endocrinologist/infertility clinic that fits the Intended Parents’
qualifications
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Coordination of required medical screening for
all parties, per reproductive endocrinologist’s specifications
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Referral of Intended Parents and Surrogate to
a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in the area of
third party reproduction. Family Source will arrange meeting
for Intended Parents and Surrogate (and spouse/partner if
applicable) and coordinate all necessary preliminary psychological
testing, including scheduling of the MMPI.
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Counseling services will be arranged for
Surrogate throughout pregnancy if requested and agreed upon in
contract
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Locating life insurance for Surrogate
(mandatory per contract). If necessary, although usually not the
case, Family Source will help to find appropriate medical
insurance to cover Surrogate during pregnancy and delivery.
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Helping to obtain BUPA, a health insurance
plan that covers babies born in the United States to international
Intended Parents.
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Overseeing all necessary legal filings and
procedures (such as pre-birth orders and step parent adoptions) to
establish parental rights for Intended Parents
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Attending transfer if requested and possible
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Attending doctor appointments (RE and/or OB)
with Surrogate if requested and possible
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We would be honored to attend the birth, with
your permission of course, when at all feasible!
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Family Source
is a liaison service for Intended Parents and Surrogates. We will
encourage communication throughout the process to ensure a positive
and healthy relationship between all parties involved.