Building Families.
Advancing Fairness.
Protecting Surrogacy in Florida.
Florida Family Building Advocates Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting, protecting, and advancing family-friendly surrogacy laws in Florida.
We believe every loving family deserves safe, ethical, and inclusive pathways to parenthood.
Our Mission
We work to ensure that Florida supports safe, ethical, and inclusive surrogacy options for all families — regardless of marital status, sexual orientation, gender, genetic connection, background, or any other characteristic not specifically enumerated.
What We Do
- Advocate for compassionate surrogacy legislation
- Educate policymakers and the public
- Empower Florida families with resources and information
- Promote ethical, responsible family-building practices
Why It Matters
Families come in many forms. Florida law must reflect the diverse and evolving reality of modern parenthood. We stand for the right to build a family safely and legally.
Donate
Every contribution strengthens our ability to protect and advance fair family-building laws in Florida.
Your support allows us to advocate for ethical, inclusive, and family-centered surrogacy laws. Donations help fund:
- Legislative advocacy
- Legal support for litigation
- Educational outreach
- Community engagement efforts
- Research and policy development
Florida Family Building Advocates Inc. is a 501(c)(4) committed to transparency and responsible stewardship.
Please note: Neither members nor directors of FFBA receive any portion of the funds from your donations.
Surrogacy In Florida
Understanding the Current Law
Florida offers some of the most surrogacy friendly statutes in the United States regardless of marital status, sexual orientation, or national origin.
Florida offers some of the most surrogacy friendly statutes in the United States regardless of marital status, sexual orientation, or national origin.
Key Considerations
We believe informed communities create better policy.
- Who qualifies under existing surrogacy statutes
- Legal requirements for surrogacy agreements
- Parental rights protections
- Areas where reform is needed
Who We Are
Officers
President
Gerardo J. Rodriguez-Albizu
Florida Family Building Attorney
Vice President
Elizabeth F. Schwartz
Florida Family Building Attorney
Treasurer
Marla Neufeld
Florida Family Building Attorney
Secretary
Roia G. Barrios
Florida Family Building Attorney
Directors
Stephanie F. Bodolay
Florida Family Building Attorney
Stanley R. Brenner
Florida Family Building Attorney
Karen Persis
Florida Family Building Attorney
Robert T. Terenzio
Florida Family Building Attorney
What We Do
Legislative Advocacy
We work directly with lawmakers and stakeholders to promote thoughtful, ethical, and inclusive surrogacy legislation in Florida. Our advocacy includes:
- Monitoring proposed legislation
- Providing policy recommendations
- Supporting family-centered legal reforms
- Engaging in constructive dialogue with policymakers
Education & Public Awareness
We believe informed communities create better policy.
- Publish educational materials on surrogacy law
- Host informational sessions and events
- Provide clear explanations of current Florida statutes
- Address misconceptions about surrogacy
Empowering Families
We equip intended parents, surrogates, and supporters with reliable information so they can navigate family-building confidently and responsibly.