Read our annual report: 2025 Baker Institute for Children Annual Report

Transform a child's life.

In the United States, one in 300 babies is born with permanent hearing loss.

With current medical advancements, the potential for these children to listen and speak is enormous; our goal is to see that every child has this opportunity.

Join Us!

You can help children with hearing loss learn to listen and speak.
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    • Apply Now
      • Listen to Me!® is a research-based training created and staffed by experts in cochlear implants and language development.
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    • Volunteer at LtM!
      • Volunteers are key members of our family. Do you live in the Bay Area or Hawaii? Do you want to help?
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    • Make a Donation
      • Every donation directly supports our efforts to empower and equip families to maximize listening and spoken language.

Upcoming Events

  1. 25-27 Jun 2027

  2. Listen to Me! Reunion

    • Every year, we host a reunion weekend event for all previous attending Listen to Me! families. Although it includes time to reconnect with old friends and meet new families, the reunion weekend is packed with educational presentations, parent training rotations, discussion groups, and a family support group.
    • 4:00 pm to 12:15 pm
    • Stanford, California, USA

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  4. 23-25 Jun 2027

  5. Listen to Me! California

    • An intensive three day program for the whole family. Children with hearing loss receive daily listening and spoken language therapy sessions. Parents attend educational presentations, trainings, and parent support groups, and siblings take part in a summer camp experience.
    • 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
    • Stanford, California, USA

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  7. 23-25 Jun 2027

  8. Listen to Me! Professionals

    • A three day training for speech-language pathologists, teachers of the deaf and hard of hearing, audiologists, and related service providers. Content focuses on addressing the unique needs of children with hearing loss, understanding the technology, and learning strategies to facilitate strong language outcomes.
    • 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
    • Stanford, California, USA

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  10. 29-31 Jan 2027

  11. Listen to Me! Kenya

    • We will be hosting our 3rd Listen to Me! Kenya Conference for families and professionals in January 2027.
    • 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
    • Nakuru County, Kenya

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  13. 10 Apr 2027

  14. Listen to Me! Hawaii

    • Our Hawaii conference for families! Parents attend educational presentations, trainings, and parent support groups. Children with hearing loss and their siblings participate in a "Keiki Hui" experience.
    • 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
    • Oahu, Hawaii, USA

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