Our Origin & Commitment

Free Forever for Foster & Kinship Families

Children arriving in foster care often carry the weight of interrupted schooling, frequent moves, and academic gaps. Ladderling was built from personal experience to help them catch upβ€”gently, privately, and with joy.

Why Ladderling Fits Children in Care

Teach-First, Not Test-First

Children who are behind often experience severe anxiety with timed tests. Every level begins with warm-up, interactive visuals, and guided practice before a gentle check.

Full Spoken Audio Support

Early reading gaps shouldn't stop a child from excelling at math or science. Every prompt and story can be read aloud at the child's own pace with one tap.

Zero Peer Competition or Shame

No public leaderboards, no countdown timers, and no visible grade labels that cause embarrassment. Children see only their own animal buddy and their own earned stars.

Works 100% Offline

Installs as an app on tablets and Chromebooks and keeps working in court waiting rooms, car rides, or visitation visits without Wi-Fi.

Our Lifetime Foster Guarantee

When Ladderling introduces optional paid plans in the future, **it will remain 100% free for foster parents, kinship caregivers, and adoptive families caring for children from foster care.**

  • No Red Tape: No intrusive court papers, background checks, or case documents required. We trust our caregivers.
  • No Expiration: As new children join your home over the years, your free access continues.
  • Zero Ads or Commercial Upsells: Your children will never be asked to purchase coins, memberships, or digital gear.
America's Kids Belong Partner

Using the Foster Friendly App?

Ladderling is proud to partner with the Foster Friendly App. If you are a verified foster or kinship caregiver on the app, you can enter your partner registration code to unlock permanent, free access across all your home devices.

Caregivers without the app (Kinship or other states): If you do not have the Foster Friendly App in your region, simply email contact@ladderling.com and we will immediately issue a dedicated Hero Pass for your family.

For Caseworkers, CASA Advocates & Support Groups

Are you a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), guardian ad litem (GAL), foster agency coordinator, or support group leader? Feel free to share Ladderling freely with the families and children you serve.

Built with πŸ’› by a foster parent for every curious child finding their footing.

Have ideas or want to partner with your regional foster association? Email us at contact@ladderling.com