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.

Home Visitation

A voluntary program offering services to help expectant and all military parents meet their challenging roles as mother, father and family. Call the Family Advocacy Nurse (FAN) to schedule a visit.

For more information call FAN about classes and groups at 719-556-7031 or 719-556-8943.

Prenatal Breastfeeding Class

4th Thursday of each month 3:00 - 4:30 PM at the Peterson Chapel

Open to all military branches

Learn about: reasons to choose breastfeeding, common positions for breastfeeding, proper latch on, how to identify problem situations early, choosing a breast pump, storage and collection, and going back to work.

Call FAN to register.

Heart to Heart Military Breastfeeding Support

4 location: USAFA,PSFB,SSFB, Ft Carson

Tuesdays 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Get your answers and support from the FAN IBCLC Lactation Nurse, find connections with other nursing moms.

Call FAN for registration and location information.

Infant Massage

Prenatal- 3 months. Peterson SFB Chapel

Learn how to calm your infant, relieve pain and aid in better sleep, these are a few of the reason to engage in this fun activity. Infant massage classes can be scheduled individually if your infant is over 3 month. Call FAN to schedule.

Summer Stroller Walkers

Mondays at Peterson SFB 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Meet at the Peterson SFB gym. Call FAN to register.

Bundles for Babies Class

Offered at both Peterson/Schriever Space Force Base and the Air Force Academy through the Air Force Aid Society. Register today to receive a baby bundle, get information and education about parenting.

New Parent Support Program Orientation

Located at EACH Centering

This one-hour class, offered monthly, focuses on TRICARE, resources available in both the civilian and military communities, services through the New Parent Support Program and dental care for pregnant women.

Preparing for Fatherhood class is hosted by Peterson Family Advocacy and is offered to support new fathers. To signup please call 719-556-7031.