Connecticut's Parentage Act Puts Every Intended Parent on Equal Legal Ground
Connecticut treats every intended parent the same under its surrogacy framework, regardless of marital status, sexual orientation, genetic connection or citizenship. The Connecticut Parentage Act establishes that when a valid gestational surrogacy agreement meets statutory requirements, intended parents are the legal parents to the child by operation of law. The process requires no adoption.
Surrogate Alternatives works with intended parents and surrogates in Connecticut from its San Diego, California headquarters. The team is made up of current and former surrogates, so the people walking you through the process have lived it. Surrogate Alternatives has been building families since 1998.
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How the Connecticut Parentage Act Establishes Legal Parentage
Parentage by Operation of Law for Gestational Surrogacy
The Connecticut Parentage Act (Gen. Stat. §§ 46b-450 through 46b-553, 2022) recognizes intended parents as the legal parents to a child born through gestational surrogacy. The statute establishes parentage by operation of law when all parties meet statutory requirements. Any party may petition for a judgment of parentage after all parties sign the agreement. The court issues a pre-birth order directing the state registrar to issue a birth certificate naming the intended parents as the legal parents to the child.
Equal Protection for All Family Structures
The Act extends equal protections regardless of marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetic connection to the child. LGBTQ+ couples, single intended parents, heterosexual couples and international intended parents all follow the same legal pathway to parentage. Surrogate Alternatives coordinates with reproductive law attorneys to manage contracts, pre-birth orders and parentage throughout the process.
Surrogacy Agreements Must Meet Statutory Requirements Before Transfer
The Connecticut Parentage Act requires that a gestational surrogacy agreement be in writing and signed by all parties before any assisted reproduction takes place. Both the intended parents and the surrogate must have independent legal counsel, and all parties must undergo a mental health consultation before the agreement is executed. These requirements protect every party by ensuring the agreement is fully understood and legally sound before the journey begins. Surrogate Alternatives coordinates with reproductive law attorneys to ensure all agreements meet Connecticut's statutory requirements before proceeding to the medical phase.
How Intended Parents in Connecticut Work with Surrogate Alternatives
Surrogate Alternatives serves Connecticut intended parents from its San Diego headquarters. Intended parents connect with the team by phone, video or in person for a free, no-obligation consultation, where an agency director walks them through the full surrogacy process and answers questions about medical, legal and financial requirements.
The journey follows four phases: consultation, matching, medical and legal coordination, then pregnancy and birth. There is no waiting list. Many intended parents begin reviewing potential matches within days, based on compatibility rather than location. Only about 5% of surrogate applicants move forward after screening.
Surrogate Alternatives coordinates with reproductive law attorneys to manage contracts, pre-birth orders and parentage. All client funds are held in a 100% third-party escrow account through SeedTrust, and Surrogate Alternatives does not hold or control escrowed funds at any point.
Become a Surrogate in Connecticut and Help a Family Grow
Surrogate Alternatives is looking for qualified, caring women in Connecticut who want to give intended parents the family they have been hoping for. The team includes current and former surrogates who provide support, guidance and competitive compensation throughout the journey.
Qualifications to Apply
Surrogate Alternatives requires candidates to have at least one prior healthy pregnancy and delivery. Candidates must maintain a healthy lifestyle, be free from illegal substances and tobacco, be financially stable and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. After matching, surrogates complete a psychological evaluation and medical screening.
Surrogate Pay and Benefits
Surrogate Alternatives offers competitive base compensation, with experienced surrogates eligible for higher rates. Additional compensation is provided for a twin pregnancy, and surrogates receive a monthly non-accountable expense allowance and a maternity clothing allowance. All compensation is managed through third-party escrow. Visit the surrogate compensation page for full details.
Wellness and Support from Day One
Surrogate Alternatives provides a Pregnancy Wellness Program that includes dietary and nutritional counseling, acupuncture, massage and prenatal vitamins. Surrogate Alternatives was the first surrogacy agency to offer a wellness package. Surrogates also have access to an online support group, mentorship from experienced surrogates and annual retreats. A 24/7 emergency line is available to reach management throughout the journey.
