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Army
Presidio of Monterey Army Community Service
Building 4260, Gigling Road
Ord Military Community
Seaside, CA 93955
COMM phone number for Presidio of Monterey (DLI/FLC) Presidio of Monterey Army Community Service
831-242-7660
FAX phone number for Presidio of Monterey (DLI/FLC) Presidio of Monterey Army Community Service
831-242-7662
DSN phone number for Presidio of Monterey (DLI/FLC) Presidio of Monterey Army Community Service
312-768-7660
DSNFAX phone number for Presidio of Monterey (DLI/FLC) Presidio of Monterey Army Community Service
312-768-7662
EMAILEmail: https://apps.militaryonesource.mil/MOS/f?p=AMS:5:0::::P5_APP_NAME,P5_MSG_TYPE,P5_EID:MilitaryINSTALLATIONS,Installation Address,1000004205
WEBSITEWebsite: presidio.armymwr.com/
Monday - Thursday - 0800 - 1630 Friday - 1300 - 1630
MAPMap: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=+Building+4260,+Gigling+Road,+Ord+Military+Community,+Seaside+CA+93955

Contact information for key programs and services at this installation.

New Parent Support Program Overview

You may be expecting your first baby or busy with a toddler. That probably means you have your hands full, and may have questions. Thankfully, help is at hand.

The New Parent Support Program is a free service that helps military parents, including expectant parents, transition successfully into parenthood and provide a nurturing environment for their children. Services vary, but may include home visits, parenting classes, playgroups or prenatal classes.

General Program Description

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.

Staff Qualifications

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.

Eligibility

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.

Enrollment

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

Other

The following New Parent Support Programs are offered by Army Community Service:

Personal Home visits : Certified educators help you understand each stage of your child's development and offer practical tips on ways to encourage learning.

Group meetings : These programs allow parents to get together, share common concerns and gain new insights.
Screenings : Periodic screenings check for overall development, language, hearing and vision.
Playgroups : Every Tuesday at 0930 - 1030, ACS Gold Room
Lactation Education & Support Group Meeting: Every Monday at 130 ACS Gold Room.

Call the Family Advocacy Program manager for more information:
831-242-7660 or ACS at 831-242-7660.