Fort Belvoir  Military and Family Support Center

The New Parent Support Program offers information, support and guidance to military families who are expecting a child or have a child 3 years old or younger. Services are provided free of charge to eligible families. Program staff provides support in the areas of pregnancy, labor and delivery, infant and toddler care and safety, growth and development, parenting and family relationships through home visits, classes, support groups and referrals to community services. New Parent Support Program staff understands the impact that military life can have on expectant and new families and assists families in coping with these special situations. Program services are tailored to each family's unique circumstances and can help with preparing for parenthood, parenting skills, understanding growth and development, couple communication and stress management.

New Parent Support Program services are provided by registered nurses, licensed social workers and parent educators.

Program services are available to military families with an expectant parent or with children 3 years of age or younger.

To get more information, contact your installation's Family Advocacy Program office. Find your installation on MilitaryINSTALLATIONS and select ‘Family Advocacy Program’ from the drop-down menu. You will find contact information specific to your installation on that page.

New Parent Support Program is a professional team of nurses and social worker who provide support and education to parents. Education can encompass but not limited to the following: parenthood preparation; childhood development; infant massage; relationship skills; parenting skills; fatherhood training; stress management; how to build a support system; and transitional adjustment to military life at Fort Belvoir. New Parent Support is a voluntary program offered to military families expecting a child, or with a child zero to three years of age. All services are free. Services are offered through two primary venues, which are instructional classes and home visitation.