Fort Gordon  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.

• Marriage and Relationship Enrichment Seminar: This series of seminars focuses on couples and taking your relationship to the next level. Topics cover a range of relationship issues such as building intimacy, rebuilding trust, communication, dealing with finances and other essential areas key to a healthy relationship.
• Newborn Care Class: If you are expecting a new addition or if you will be caring for a new baby, NPS Newborn Care Class will help you learn the essentials. Learn how to diaper, feed, comfort and understand the wants and needs of a newborn as well as gain confidence as a new parent in this class.
• Infant Massage Instruction: A certified IM instructor will provide parents instruction on Infant Massage benefits, strokes, relaxation exercises and colic reduction routines. Parents provide the loving touch and the instructor coaches them thru the techniques. IM has numerous benefits for children, parents and society in general.
• Daddy N' Me Series: A series focused on the fact that "every day is Father’s Day". Dads have a huge impact on children growing up emotionally healthy and strong. This series facilitates father-child bonding by providing fun activities that fathers can engage in with their kids.
• Storytime Series: A series offered at special holidays (MLK, Veteran's Day, Child Abuse Prevention Month, Memorial Day, etc.) that commemorates those events and celebrates the art of storytelling. There's a special guest for the story reading and, books are given away to those who attend.
• Educational Baby Shower: If you are an expectant couple please contact us for more information on our quarterly Baby Showers. This is an opportunity for us to honor our expectant service members and their families.
• Parent Expo: A fun expo for parents and kids alike hosted by NPSP each April. Parents can get acquainted with community partners who can provide information and resources.
• Tots and Toddlers Playgroup: Come join the NPSP Tots and Toddlers Playgroup; a fun-filled group focused on child development, bonding and sharing. There are 4 age groups for families with children from newborns to 48 months. You must be registered with CYS and have immunization records.
• Family Support Group: A monthly support group for parents with young children. This is an opportunity for parents to engage in a discussion facilitated by experts on a variety of common parenting challenges. Each month an issue such as potty training, tips on feeding picky eaters, discipline, helping service members reconnect with their child after separation and other topics are covered. Parents have a chance to network with one another as well as receive support and information from experts.
• Perinatal Yoga Support Group: Certified Yoga Instructors facilitate a Perinatal Yoga class aimed at reducing Perinatal Depression and Anxiety. Pre-natal mothers and post-partum mothers (babies who attend must be pre-mobile) are encouraged to participate. Free resources are provided and you must be able to commit to all sessions. Psychoeducation on sleep, anxiety reduction techniques, breathing techniques, yoga postures and movements and relaxation exercises are covered.