This is a difficult question to answer in some respects. The beginning part of the process takes 3-6 months to complete including application, medical clearance to carry a baby to term, training, and home study.  From there, the timeframe is more unknown as families may wait a variable amount of time to be chosen by a donor family.  Additionally, there are varying success levels of pregnancy after the embryo is transferred so it may take families multiple rounds of transfers to achieve pregnancy.  Once the baby is born, DPA will provide post-placement visits at one month and one year to support the family in the transition.