The New Parent Support Program (NPSP) comprises a professional team of nurses and social workers who provide supportive and caring services to military families. Through a variety of programs such as home visits, support groups, and parenting classes—including Baby Boot Camp, NPSP can help families cope with stress, isolation, deployment/post-deployment issues, and improve parenting skills. Even if you have been raising your family for a few years, challenges always arise, and NPSP offers you the opportunity to express your concerns and ask questions about babies, young children, family relationships, and parenting skills. Contact us at 703-784-4248 or 703-614-7200.

The New Parent Support Program has experienced and licensed nurses and social workers who provide Home Visitation. The purpose of the visit is to provide parenting education and support to you on an individual basis. The visits can take place in your home or in the NPSP offices located in the Marine and Family Service Center. The frequency of visits is usually once a week, every two weeks, or once a month - all according to your needs and interests.

The home visitor assigned can provide services addressing a variety of educational topics including: military family life, discipline, sibling rivalry, communication with your children, stress management tips, development screenings, toilet training, nutrition, SIDS prevention, deployment issues and much, much more. Services include parenting education as well as support and encouragement regarding the challenges of parenting.

Having a baby is a new experience and they do not come with instruction manuals.  Baby Boot Camp is an all day workshop on the basics of newborn care.  Expectant parents will learn diapering, bathing, how to soothe a crying infant, when to call the doctor, safe sleeping practices, all about immunizations and how to enjoy becoming a parent. 

Meets the Commanding Officer’s requirements for active duty Marines.  Classes held monthly at Quantico and every other month at Henderson Hall.  Please call 703-614-7204/7205 to register. See flyer.

Many parents struggle with discipline techniques and strategies to manage their children’s negative behaviors. Other parents wish they could encourage their children to finish chores, homework or other necessary tasks without whining or complaining. The 1-2-3 Magic Discipline Class, offered by New Parent Support Program can help. This class, designed for parents with children ages 2-12, teaches parents consistent and effective discipline techniques. Classes are offered every other month.  Please call
703-614-7204/7205 to register. See flyer.

Parenting is the most challenging job!  The Parenting Class can give you the tools to be an effective parent.  Join us for four weeks to learn new parenting skills, improve old ones, and understand your child and his behavior. Topics include: growth and development, communication, building self-esteem, alternate discipline techniques and the challenges of being a military family.  Classes are offered quarterly at Quantico and twice a year at Henderson Hall. Please call 703-614-7204/7205 to register. See flyer.

Cooperative Parenting and Divorce Class                                                         FREE!

New Parent Support Program offers a four-hour workshop for separating or divorcing couples with children. Cooperative Parenting and Divorce explores ways to reduce conflict between parents as their roles shift from married couple to co-parents. Participants will learn the impact of parental conflict on their child’s development and to identify their contributions to conflict and how to control impulses. Anger management, communication and conflict resolution skills and children’s issues will be addressed. This class fulfills the Virginia state requirement for parents where custody is at issue to attend an educational seminar. Workshops are offered quarterly at Quantico and Henderson Hall. Please call 703-614-7204/7205 to register. See flyer.