Fort Lee  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.

The New Parent support Program (NPSP) offers services from a licensed professional to expectant parents and parents of newborns up to three years of age! NSPS can assist with your questions, needs and parenting goals, such as:

• What happens when I leave the hospital?
• What will my baby need?
• Do I pick up my crying baby?
• Should my baby be eating solid foods?
• I'm a parent, now what?

All parents can benefit from guidance and information from time to time. Military families are often far away from family and friends they would ordinarily turn to for help. The NSPS can visit with you at home or you can schedule an office visit. Services are tailored to your family's needs and goals. For more information, contact the NSPS Manager at 804-734-7876 or 804-734-6841.