SASS summary

Webinar for Intended Parents (IPs)

Stage 1 – $1300

EDUCATION AND MENTORING

  • Access to a members only Portal (Intranet) Stage 1
  • Connected with an IP Mentor in your state for a one-on-one session
  • Suitable to IPs who have, or are looking for, a surrogate

Members only Portal includes

  • TripAdvisor style list of counsellors, lawyers and IVF clinics for each state
  • Guided resources to help you navigate surrogacy
  • Surrogacy expenses list
  • Smooth liaison with surrogacy communities in each state
  • Lifetime access to resources
  • Ongoing support from our IP Support Coordinator

PROFILING

  • Included for IPs who are looking for a surrogate

Guidance to complete

  • National Police Checks
  • Medical approval for surrogacy
  • Written Profile
  • Expectations Profile
  • Implications counselling session (if required)

Once in the pool

  • Monthly updates about SASS progress and current surrogate numbers
  • Monthly self check in system to maintain ‘active’ status in the pool
  • 6 monthly admin fee of $130 to ensure the pool contains active IPs for new surrogates

When a surrogate chooses your profile

  • Opportunity to review surrogate’s profile and her Expenses Calculator
  • Zoom three way introduction
  • Introductions are FREE
  • Transition into the Journey Support Stage 2 with SASS 

Webinar for Surrogates

EDUCATION AND MENTORING (Free)

  • Access to a members only Portal (Intranet) Stage 1
  • Connected with an Surrogate Mentor in your state for a one-on-one session
  • Suitable for a surrogate who has, who is considering, or who is looking for, Intended Parents (IPs)

Members only Portal includes

  • TripAdvisor style list of counsellors, lawyers and IVF clinics for each state
  • Guided resources to help you navigate surrogacy
  • Surrogacy expenses list
  • Smooth liaison with surrogacy communities in each state
  • Lifetime access to resources
  • Ongoing support from our Surrogate Support Coordinator

PROFILING (Free)

  • Suitable for a surrogate who is looking for IPs

Guidance to complete with reimbursement

  • National Police Check
  • Medical approval for surrogacy
  • Written Profile
  • Expectations Profile
  • Expenses Calculator
  • Implications counselling session (if required)

Once ready for introductions

  • Access to the pool of all SASS IPs
  • Suggestions for IPs who might be a good ‘fit’ for you
  • Zoom three way introduction
  • Introductions are FREE
  • Transition into the Journey Support Stage 2 with SASS 

For teams who know each other before surrogacy, the $1300 for Stage 1 includes coordination with your surrogate to guide your team through the initial stages of surrogacy.

Journey Support ($3300) Stage 2

  • Suitable for IPs and surrogates who have formed a team, either from a new or existing relationship

Includes

  • Lifetime access to Stage 1 and 2 of the Portal
  • Expenses calculator
  • Expense account management (joint bank account)
  • Pre-paid, ongoing counselling once pregnancy attempts begin until 12 months post birth for all team members (6 hours)
  • ‘Top-ups’ of pre-paid counselling amounts arranged between SASS and the IPs once the first 6 hours are spent
  • A neutral third party
  • Ongoing support from the SASS team and Mentors
  • Regular check ins and guidance for all stages of your journey
  • Best practise model to ensure you are all still friends at the end
  • Support for a surrogate means support for a baby while pregnant. We help to keep your team as stress free as possible and to help you get it right. 

Stage 2 of the Portal includes

  • Lifetime access to resources
  • Resources to help build and strengthen your Surroship team
  • Templates for discussions and planning
  • Guides for all stages of surrogacy, from appointments, to pregnancy, to birth and beyond
  • Videos from IPs and surrogates for first hand experience
  • Digital templates with additional reading material

Monthly update of SASS surrogate and IP member numbers