Navigating infertility can be overwhelming. Whether you’re just beginning to explore options or deep into treatment, reliable support is crucial. This guide compiles ten leading organizations offering education, financial assistance, and community to those building families.
Core Support Organizations
RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association has been a cornerstone for over 50 years. They provide comprehensive resources, including support groups (in-person and online), educational materials on treatments like IVF and IUI, and advocacy for insurance coverage. Their toolkit helps patients discuss fertility benefits with employers.
Baby Quest Foundation addresses a major barrier: cost. Their grants cover IVF, surrogacy, egg/sperm donation, and freezing, awarded multiple times yearly to individuals from all backgrounds. The website features stories from recipients and application tips.
American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) ’s ReproductiveFacts.org simplifies complex medical information. Fact sheets cover infertility basics, conditions like PCOS, and treatment options in multiple languages. They also offer videos, a glossary, patient stories, and state-by-state insurance breakdowns.
Targeted Support Networks
Fertility for Colored Girls specifically supports Black families, offering the annual Gift of Hope Award (up to $10,000) for various fertility expenses. They also provide holistic support and address the unique challenges faced by this community.
Jewish Fertility Foundation (JFF) offers grants (up to $10,000), clinic discounts, and interest-free loans in select communities. They also run local and national support groups, a peer-matching program, and educational sessions. The JFF also serves the LGBTQ+ community with a dedicated peer group.
Family Equality champions LGBTQ+ family-building, providing legal guidance, resources on donor conception/adoption/surrogacy, and community events. Their guides cover everything from newborn care to teen support.
Emerging Initiatives and Specialized Aid
The Broken Brown Egg evolved from a personal blog into a nonprofit focused on reproductive justice and health equity. They offer support groups, educational events, and the AHA Grant (up to $10,000) for people of color, in partnership with Progyny.
Chick Mission helps young women preserve fertility before cancer treatment. Their Hope Grant Program offers financial aid to eligible patients, working through fertility clinics to ensure access.
Bob Woodruff Foundation’s VIVA Program supports wounded veterans facing service-related infertility. VIVA provides financial assistance for treatment and connects veterans to relevant resources.
Fertility LifeLines eases medication costs through savings programs for EMD Serono products. Compassionate Care provides income-based discounts, while Compassionate Corps offers free medication to injured veterans.
These organizations represent a growing commitment to accessible infertility care. They address financial barriers, provide emotional support, and empower individuals to make informed decisions.
Seeking help is not a sign of weakness, but a proactive step towards building the family you deserve. These resources are designed to make that journey less daunting.
