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United States Army
New Parent Support Program
7264 Normandy Drive
Custer Hill
Fort Riley, KS 66442-6421
785-239-5693
785-239-9435
785-239-9548
312-856-5693
312-856-9548
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.
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.
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The program’s home visitors understand the challenges of military life. They can share tools for successful parenting during PCS, deployment and more.
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.
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.
Contact your Family Advocacy Program office or Military and Family Support Center.
Military parents and children birth to 3 years old are welcome to attend!
NEXT STEPS
Every Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. (except Holidays) at Army Community service, 7264 Normandy Drive, Fort Riley, KS.
Military parents and children between 12-36 months are welcome to attend.
The activities and classes offered through the New Parent Support Program provide “hands on” information and skill building for parents to support informed decision making
Meet and Greet - Playtime
Moms Together
What you need to know about NPSP
Ft. Riley NPSP Staffing Includes
The Ft. Riley NPSP team is made up of seven professional (Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Master Level Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists and a Registered Nurse). Each team member brings differing professional experiences which enhance the types and quality of services being offered to Families.
How Do We Enroll at Fort Riley?
Just call the New Parent Support Program during regular business hours (Monday-Friday; 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM) at 785-239-9435 or stop in and visit staff at Army Community Services; Bldg. 7264; Ft. Riley, KS 66442.
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