Henderson Hall (Joint Base Myer - Henderson Hall) | New Parent Support Program Info & Resources

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United States Marine Corps
New Parent Support Program
1555 Southgate Road
Arlington, VA 22214-5000
COMM phone number for Henderson Hall (Joint Base Myer - Henderson Hall) New Parent Support Program
703-614-7208
FAX phone number for Henderson Hall (Joint Base Myer - Henderson Hall) New Parent Support Program
703-614-7209
DSN phone number for Henderson Hall (Joint Base Myer - Henderson Hall) New Parent Support Program
312-224-7208
DSNFAX phone number for Henderson Hall (Joint Base Myer - Henderson Hall) New Parent Support Program
312-224-7209
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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

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.

Topics include:

Bonding
Breastfeeding support
Child safety
Managing demands
Nutrition
Positive discipline
Sleep management
Support systems

The program’s home visitors understand the challenges of military life. They can share tools for successful parenting during PCS, deployment and more.

Staff Qualifications

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.

Eligibility

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.

Enrollment

Contact your Family Advocacy Program office or Military and Family Support Center.

Other

The New Parent Support Program (NPSP) comprises a professional team of social workers who provide supportive and caring services to military families. Through a variety of programs such as home visits, support groups, and parenting classes-including Baby Boot Camp, NPSP can help families cope with stress, isolation, deployment/post-deployment issues, and improve parenting skills. Even if you have been raising your family for a few years, challenges always arise, and NPSP offers you the opportunity to express your concerns and ask questions about babies, young children, family relationships, and parenting skills. NPSP can be reached at 703-614-7208.