Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center | New Parent Support Program Info & Resources

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Family Advocacy Program (FAP) - New Parent Support
74 Washington Avenue North
Rm. 2-1-30
Battle Creek, MI 49037
COMM phone number for Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center Family Advocacy Program (FAP) - New Parent Support
269-961-4051
FAX phone number for Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center Family Advocacy Program (FAP) - New Parent Support
269-961-7254
DSN phone number for Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center Family Advocacy Program (FAP) - New Parent Support
312-661-4051
DSNFAX phone number for Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center Family Advocacy Program (FAP) - New Parent Support
312-661-7254
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New Parent Support Program

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.

General Program Description

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.

Staff Qualifications

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

Eligibility

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

Enrollment

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.

Other

Currently, there is no formal New Parent Support Program at the Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center. The Family Advocacy Program Manager provides educational programs on all children age groups for parents on an annual basis and referrals for children respite care. Contact the Family Advocacy Program Manager for an appointment for private consultations regarding educational provisions, and for information and referrals at commercial 269-961-4051, or DSN 312-661-4051.