The Loud Tadpole Foundation for Hearing exists to support children with hearing challenges and the families who care for them. Our mission is to expand access to resources, education, and early guidance—empowering families to navigate hearing-related needs with confidence, clarity, and compassion.

Why Our Mission Matters

A child’s ability to hear shapes far more than speech. It influences learning, emotional development, social connection, and a child’s sense of belonging. For families, navigating hearing challenges can be overwhelming—filled with questions, costs, and decisions that often come without clear direction.

We believe that no family should walk this journey alone. When parents have the right support at the right time, a child’s entire path can become brighter and more accessible.

Our Focus

As a growing foundation, our work is guided by the belief that early support creates ripples that shape a child’s future. Everything we do is centered on meeting families where they are and responding to what matters most at the earliest stages of their journey.

Our focus is shaped by the values that guide our work—RIPPLE:

• Respect — Meeting families with empathy, dignity, and understanding, recognizing that every journey is unique

• Inclusion — Expanding access to clear, reliable information and supportive pathways so families can make informed decisions

• Partnership — Working alongside families, educators, audiologists, healthcare providers, and community organizations to strengthen early support systems

• Principles — Acting transparently and responsibly in everything we do, honoring the trust placed in our work

• Life-Changing Impact — Focusing on practical, meaningful support that reduces emotional and financial strain and improves daily life for children and families

• Early Action — Prioritizing timely guidance and resources, knowing that early intervention leads to stronger outcomes

We are intentionally building our programs with care—listening to families, learning from experts, and designing support that can grow responsibly while creating lasting impact.

Our Vision

We envision a future where children with hearing challenges are supported early, families feel confident navigating care, and access to resources is clear and equitable—regardless of background or circumstance.

With the right support in place, children can learn, communicate, and connect, and families can move forward feeling informed, supported, and confident in the path ahead.