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Connecticut Surrogacy & Donor Psychological Evaluations

ASRM-aligned psychological evaluations for gestational carriers (surrogates), egg, sperm, and embryo donors, and intended parents, including the mental health evaluations Connecticut law requires.

At a glance
EvaluatorsLicensed psychologists, practicing through PsyPact
IncludesClinical interview, PAI, partner interview when applicable
FormatSecure telehealth, anywhere in Connecticut
Connecticut required evaluationFor the gestational carrier and each intended parent
ReportASRM-aligned, sent to your clinic, agency, or attorney with consent
Affiliations: ASRM · ASRM Mental Health Professional Group · SEEDS · PSI Serving: Hartford, New Haven, Stamford, Bridgeport, Fairfield County, and all of Connecticut

Evaluations and consultations in Connecticut

Surrogacy agencies, fertility clinics, and attorneys can refer a Connecticut candidate directly. About our surrogacy and donor evaluations

Gestational Carrier Psychological Evaluations

Meets the mental health evaluation Connecticut law requires for carriers, with PAI and a partner interview. What the evaluation covers

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Donor Psychological Evaluations

Egg, sperm, and embryo donors in Connecticut, directed (identified) and nonidentified. Egg donor · Sperm donor

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Intended Parent Consultations

Meets Connecticut's mental health evaluation requirement for each intended parent. What to expect

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Joint Sessions

Carrier and intended parents together, or recipients with a directed (identified) donor, before contracts are signed.

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Connecticut's Parentage Act

The Connecticut Parentage Act permits gestational surrogacy and names the intended parents as the child's legal parents. It requires a mental health evaluation by a licensed mental health professional for the carrier and for each intended parent. Our licensed psychologists complete these evaluations by telehealth through PsyPact.

How it works

01

Book or get referred

Book directly, or your agency or clinic sends a referral.

02

Complete intake, then meet

Intake forms are due before the session. The secure video link follows.

03

Report and evaluation documentation

Your report goes to your clinic, agency, or attorney, with your consent.

Full details: What to Expect During Third-Party Reproduction Evaluations

Becoming a surrogate in Connecticut

Under Connecticut law, you must be at least 21, have given birth before, complete a medical evaluation and a mental health evaluation, and have your own attorney throughout the agreement. What the evaluation covers

Our Connecticut team

One clinical team, one standard

Licensed psychologists Evaluations by our licensed psychologists, authorized in Connecticut through PsyPact.
Meet the team

What Connecticut law requires for gestational surrogacy

Connecticut permits gestational surrogacy under the Connecticut Parentage Act (Public Act 21-15).

Mental health evaluationThe carrier and each intended parent complete a mental health evaluation by a licensed mental health professional. C.G.S. 46b-522
Carrier eligibilityAt least 21, has given birth before, and has completed a medical evaluation. C.G.S. 46b-522
Independent attorneysThe carrier and the intended parents each have their own attorney throughout the agreement. C.G.S. 46b-522
ParentageCourts can issue a parentage order before birth naming the intended parents.

This is a summary for general information, not legal advice. Your reproductive attorney confirms how these requirements apply to your agreement.

Connecticut surrogacy evaluation FAQs

Is gestational surrogacy legal in Connecticut?

Yes. The Connecticut Parentage Act permits gestational surrogacy and recognizes the intended parents as the child's legal parents.

Is a psychological evaluation required for surrogacy in Connecticut?

Yes. Connecticut law requires a mental health evaluation by a licensed mental health professional for the gestational carrier and for each intended parent.

Do intended parents in Connecticut need a mental health evaluation?

Yes. Each intended parent completes one. Our intended parent consultation meets this requirement.

Can I complete my evaluation virtually in Connecticut?

Yes, by secure telehealth anywhere in Connecticut. Our licensed psychologists practice in Connecticut through PsyPact.

Do egg donors in Connecticut need a psychological evaluation?

Egg donor agencies and fertility clinics typically require one before a donor is matched, following ASRM guidance.

For agencies, clinics, and attorneys

Agencies and clinics anywhere in the U.S. can refer Connecticut carriers, donors, and intended parents. Reports go to your case manager, clinic, or attorney with consent. Agency & Clinic Services

Schedule a psychological evaluation in Connecticut

Agencies and clinics: refer a candidate or set up a partnership for your Connecticut cases.