Joint Base Andrews-Naval Air Facility Washington  Military and Family Support Center

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.

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.

New Parent Support Program

NPSP is a home-based program to provide military families with the skills needed for a happy and healthy childrearing experience. Families are primarily seen in their home virtual due to COVID. The program is for individuals adopting, single or married. The family will receive visits from a registered nurse and/or social worker who will help with maternal, prenatal, breastfeeding, postpartum and parenting issues.

The NPSP team can also provide education in the home on newborn, infant, toddler, child behavior, child care, growth and development and more. Support can be provided for other family, health-related or stress problems. Appointments are scheduled to accommodate active-duty and employed moms and/or dads. For more information, please call 240-857-7501/9680.