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Heart & Home Connections was created to transform in-home respite care, offering families dependable, personalized support that truly meets their child’s needs. With a focus on quality, trust, and compassion, we connect families with trained caregivers who understand and respect every child’s unique strengths. Our founder, Carlee, brings a master’s in special needs education and years of experience in early childhood and full-time care for children with disabilities — the inspiration behind this company.
" Diona has been an amazing fit for our family, with her Occupational Therapy background, we truly feel confident that she can meet our child's needs when we leave the house. He loves to see her walk through the door! "
"Thank you so much for your care and effort in finding the best fit for her while I was away. Everything worked out perfectly and they seemed to really enjoy each other :) I will definitely be reaching out in the future. Thank you again for providing this service and going above and beyond!!!!!!"
"Our caregivers first time here, she immediately clicked with our daughter- it was absolutely amazing to see the quality of care and experience Carlee's caregivers have that give us a true piece of mind to get some respite"
About The Founder
Carlee | Founder
With over six years of experience in special education, Carlee founded Heart & Home Connections to provide compassionate, reliable respite care for families of children with disabilities across Raleigh, Durham, Cary, and surrounding areas. Her work is rooted in a deep commitment to family-centered support, community connection, and inclusive care.
Carlee holds a Bachelor's in Sociology, a Master's in Special Education, and is certified in Early Childhood Administration I & II, EPR, and CPR/First Aid. She brings a blend of hands-on expertise, program development, and community partnerships to every aspect of her work.
She founded Heart & Home Connections to be more than a service, it’s a trusted support system built on empathy, respect, and meaningful care.
