Eglin AFB | New Parent Support Program Info & Resources

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United States Air Force
New Parent Support Program
BLDG 2825
Eglin AFB, FL 32542
COMM phone number for Eglin AFB New Parent Support Program
850-883-9890
COMM phone number for Eglin AFB New Parent Support Program
850-883-8616
DSN phone number for Eglin AFB New Parent Support Program
312-875-9890
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New Parent Support Program

The New Parent Support Program is a team of support staff — made up of nurses, social workers and home visitation specialists — that focuses on providing individualized support for new and expecting parents. Services vary, but may include home visits, parenting classes, playgroups or prenatal classes. Find out what’s available at your installation. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Check out a nearby installation to see if they have additional resources.

General Program Description

You may be expecting your first baby or busy with a toddler. That means you have your hands full, and may have questions. Thankfully, help is at hand. The New Parent Support Program is a free service for military parents.

The program focuses on one-on-one support through home visits. Parenting classes and playgroups may also be available at some locations. Staff members include nurses, social workers and home visitation specialists.

Learn more about the New Parent Support Program.

Topics include:

Bonding
Breastfeeding support
Child safety
Managing demands
Nutrition
Positive discipline
Sleep management
Support systems

The program’s home visitors understand the challenges of military life. They can share tools for successful parenting during PCS, deployment and more.

Staff Qualifications

New Parent Support Program staff are child development professionals, including registered nurses, clinical social workers, or para-professionals trained in the delivery and practice of established home visiting models.

Eligibility

The program is available to military families who are expecting a baby or have kids 3 or younger. Marine Corps eligibility includes families with at least one child under 5.

Enrollment

Contact your Family Advocacy Program office or Military and Family Support Center.

Other

Family Advocacy also operates the New Parent Support Program. This is a maternal/child home-based program that targets families expecting their first child addressing the needs of the newborn and parents. Call the Eglin Family Advocacy Program at 850-883-8616 for information.