Meet The Founder
Greetings, my name is Leola Rouse, and I have the honor of serving as the CEO and founder of Caring4Hearts LLC. I am honored to lead the Parent Education Initiative as the owner of PEI and Caring4Hearts LLC. My commitment to empowering parents is rooted in both professional expertise and deep personal passion.
My credentials includes:
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BA in Early Childhood Education
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MA in Marriage and Family Counseling
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Certified Parent Coach Certified Marriage and Family Counselor
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Trained Doula
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Peer Support Lead for SOMN
Every parent deserves support, resources, and a community that believes in their potential. Through PEI, I'm dedicated to helping you prepare, learn, and grow. Transforming not only your life but the lives of your children and the community we all share. Together, we can cultivate a brighter future for all.
Our Mission
At Caring4Hearts LLC, we are deeply committed to uplifting, strengthening, and empowering Black and Brown parents and families through our Parent Education Initiative (PEI). We recognize that parenting is one of life’s most meaningful responsibilities, but it can also bring unexpected challenges, difficult decisions, and moments of uncertainty. No parent should have to navigate that journey without reliable information, practical resources, encouragement, and a supportive community.
The Parent Education Initiative is designed to provide a welcoming, culturally responsive, and heart-centered space where parents can learn, grow, connect, and receive support without fear of judgment. We understand that every family has its own story, values, traditions, strengths, and needs. Our approach honors the unique experiences of Black and Brown families while recognizing the impact that culture, history, identity, community, and social conditions can have on parenting and family well-being.
Our mission is to strengthen family relationships, build parental confidence, provide informed educational resources, and offer compassionate guidance throughout every stage of the parenting journey. Whether an individual is preparing to become a parent, adjusting to life with a newborn, navigating early childhood, supporting a school-aged child, guiding a teenager, or parenting an adult child, PEI is committed to meeting families where they are. We seek to equip parents with the knowledge, practical tools, and emotional support necessary to make informed decisions for themselves and their children. Through education, peer support, workshops, classes, coaching, resource navigation, and meaningful community connections, we help parents recognize their strengths, overcome barriers, and develop healthy approaches to parenting.
Our mission extends beyond addressing immediate parenting concerns. We aim to nurture resilience, encourage personal growth, promote healthy communication, and strengthen the emotional and social well-being of the entire family. When parents feel supported, informed, and valued, they are better prepared to create stable and nurturing environments in which their children can thrive.
Our Values
Our values are deeply rooted in knowledge, growth, community, and our faith. We believe in the transformative power of kindness, empathy, and spirituality. By promoting mindfulness, personal development, and a reliance on the Creator, we assist parents in achieving balance and peace on their journey, creating a nurturing environment where both parents and children can thrive.
Our Vision
Our vision is to build a world where Black and Brown families feel supported, connected, and empowered, with each generation building upon the strength, wisdom, and faith of those before them. Together, we can cultivate a future where every family flourishes and every parent feels confident, capable, and cherished in their role.
Contact
I'm always looking for new and exciting opportunities. Let's connect.
916 829 1945