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.

Becoming a new parent can be overwhelming and stressful at times. Naval Air Station Whidbey Island has a variety of services available to calm your fears and ease your transition to parenthood.

New Parent Support Home Visitation Program

The Fleet and Family Support Center's New Parent Support Home Visitation Program is a free, voluntary program for military parents expecting a new child or with young children. The NPSHVP offers home visits focusing on the needs of infants and young children, prenatal and postnatal care, parent education and social support for the families. Our team works with parents to determine your needs and additional services that may be available in the military or civilian community. Educational materials regarding prenatal and postpartum care, child care and development, discipline, child safety and community information are available. For more information, contact the NPSHVP at 360-257-6779.

Visiting Nurse

The Navy Marine Corps Relief Society's Visiting Nurse Program provides home visits to military families with a new baby, which includes an initial assessment for both mom and baby. The nurse then tailors the services based on the family's individual needs. Visiting nurse services are delivered free of charge. For more information, contact the NMCRS at 360-257-2728 and ask for the visiting nurse.

Budgeting for Baby

The Navy Marine Corps Relief Society teaches a one-and-a-half-hour Budget for Baby class twice a month to prepare families financially for the arrival of a new baby. Besides getting financial education, upon completion of the class the family will receive complimentary items, such as a handmade blanket, a monetary gift card, and are given the opportunity to shop the NMCRS thrift store for free. To register for the class, contact the NMCRS at 360-257-2728.

Women, Infants and Children

NAS Whidbey Island is very fortunate; we have a WIC office located on the Seaplane Base in Building 13 to specifically serve military families. WIC food checks can be used at the commissary, as well as other area grocery stores. Expectant moms and children five years and younger may qualify for this income-based program, which includes male single parents who have custody of their children. The WIC office is open Monday, Wednesday and Thursday and can be reached at 360-679-8049.