New Parent Support Program

The New Parent Support Program is a team made up of nurses, social workers and home visitation specialists who offer support and guidance by helping parents:

• Build strong, healthy bonds with their infants and toddlers that will lay the foundation for their social and emotional development
• Manage the demands of parenting, especially when impacted by deployments and other military operations
• Remain flexible and responsive when navigating daily life
• Build a strong support network
• Respond to infant and toddler behavior sensitively and be attuned to their developmental needs
• Find services in the local community in time of need

Learn more about the New Parent Support Program and contact your installation New Parent Support Program office to find out what’s available at your installation.

New Parent Support Program staff are child development professionals, including registered nurses, clinical social workers, and para-professionals trained in the delivery and practice of established home visiting models. The program is supervised and monitored at the installation level by the Family Advocacy program manager.

The program is available to military families who are expecting a baby or have children age 3 or younger. Marine Corps eligibility includes families with at least one child under 5.

Contact your installation New Parent Support Program office or Family Advocacy Program office.

The New Parent Support Program

The New Parent Support Program (NPSP) is a professional team of supportive and caring social workers, counselors, and registered nurses who provide education and support to Marine families who are expecting or raising children aged 0 -5 years old. The NPSP is designed to provide reliable information and resources for moms and dads promoting positive parent-child connections. We offer free home visitations, classes, and groups tailored to meet the interests, needs and unique chanellenges of military families.

Who is eligible for services?

All active-duty personnel and family members who are expecting a child or have at least one child under the age of 6 are eligible.

Services offered:

Home Visitation: Individualized parent support and education for expecting parents and children 0-5. Our individually tailored services can take place in the comfort of a parent's home or our office. If needed, telehealth visits may be arranged. Services include, but are not limited to:

• Growth and Development
• Development Screenings and Activities
• Newborn Care/Soothing a Fussy Baby
• Gaining Cooperation and Discipline
• Managing Challenging Behaviors
• Self-care
• Blended Families
• Navigating Military Family Life
• Connecting to Military and Civilian Resources
• Individual Infant Massage Instruction

Baby Boot Camp

A fun and dynamic class for expectant parents addressing important topics about parenthood and the first three months at home with your newborn. Topics such as diapering, newborn care, soothing and calming baby, supporting growth and development, attachment and bonding, safe sleep, postpartum emotions, and more are covered. Registration ais required. Please call for registration and more information, 858-307-9812

Play Group

Provides families with children newborn-18 months (older siblings welcome), a place to play and interact with other families and children outside the home. Parents are able to gain support and community from others in the group while creating a closer bond with their child. Please call for dates and location, 858-307-9812

Infant Massage Class

Free 5 week class for parents & caregivers with infants from 4 weeks to 3 months of age. Infant massage is a wonderful and nurturing way to connect, communicate and bond with your infant. Please call for dates and location, 858-307-9812

For more information or to reach the NPSP, visit: New Parent Support Program - Marine Corps Community Services MCAS Miramar or contact: 858-307-9812 | Email: mccsmiramarnpsp@gmail.com