Fort Myer (Joint Base Myer - Henderson Hall)  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.

Fort Myer partners with Fort Belvoir to provide New Parent Support. The program offers parenting information and emotional support to parents who have children ages birth to three years old. The New Parent Support Program has staff members who can provide supportive and caring services to Military Families in the home or office. The program gives parents a chance to learn or ask questions about child development, discipline, parenting skills, budgeting and other parenting concerns. Home visits are arranged around the convenience of the parent’s schedule. New Parent Workshops and Developmental Play Groups are also offered through this program.