Joint Base San Antonio (Lackland, Randolph, Sam Houston)  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.

The New Parent Support Program at Fort Sam Houston is offered through the Military & Family Readiness Center/Family Advocacy Program.

The New Parent Support Group (NPSP) provides comprehensive services through educational sessions/playgroups and home visitation services. These services offer expectant parent and parents of infant and toddlers the opportunity to learn new skills as parents and improve current techniques.

The NPSP offers:

Infant Massage Classes-- five week sessions on proper massaging techniques to use on your baby. Another wonderful way to bond with your little person!

Getting Ready for Childbirth-- This class provides research-based information to help prepare you for your childbirth experience.

Basics of Breastfeeding-- this class provides current information about the benefits and challenges of breastfeeding infants. Class participants are given the opportunity to ask questions and share experiences.

H.U.G.S. Playgroup-- Helping To Grow Securely- Join this weekly interactive fun playgroup for parents and children ages 0-5 years.