Quantico MCCS - Marine & Family Services

The New Parent Support Program (NPSP) is 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, 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. Contacting us is easy! Just call New Parent Support Program at 703.784.4248 (Quantico) or 703.614.7208 (Henderson Hall).

What is Home Visitation?

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The New Parent Support Program has experienced and licensed nurses or 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 Little Hall. 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 to provide services can offer a listing of educational topics, including discipline, sibling rivalry, communication with your children, stress management tips, development screenings, toilet training, nutrition, SIDS prevention, deployment issues and much, much more. Some people receive parenting education, while others request support and encouragement regarding the challenges of parenting.

Sessions/Classes

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(Appropriate civilian attire)

Make the time you have with your baby as stress-free and enjoyable as possible.
Learn how to calm a fussy baby and reduce the risk of SIDS.
Learn how to handle, diaper and dress a baby.
Learn how fathers are important to infant development.
Quantico: Fridays, 0830-1530. NPSP Activity room, Lower Level, Little Hall, 2034 Barnett Ave. 703.784.4248.
Henderson Hall: Fridays, 0830-1530. Bldg 29, Henderson Hall. 703.614.7208.

Upcoming 2008 Baby Boot Camp dates:

Quantico: 18 Apr, 16 May, 20 Jun, 25 Jul, 22 Aug, 19 Sep, 17 Oct, 21 Nov, 12 Dec.
Henderson Hall: 2 May, 11 Jul, 5 Sep, 7 Nov.

Network for local area and activities.
Discuss parenting issues with other moms and New Parent Support staff.
On the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, 1100-1200.
Contact CDC at 703.784.2716 to register for hourly child care, if needed.
Please provide proof of child's immunizations.

Infant stimulation.
Practice playing and interacting with your infant.
1100-1200 on the 2nd Thursday of each month.
Please provide proof of child's immunizations.

Interactive play morning.
Organized activities.
Arts, crafts, songs and stories.
1000-1130 on the 1st Thursday of each month.
Please provide proof of child's immunizations.

Explore techniques for effective discipline
Parents of children ages 2-12
Next classes:
w 28 April, 1300-1500 at Henderson Hall
w 2 June, 1300-1500 at Quantico
Call NPSP to register.

The goals of the program include:

Assisting parents in shifting their role from former spouses to
co-parents
Educating parents regarding the impact of parental conflict on their child's development
Helping parents identify their contributions to conflict while increasing impulse control
Teaching parents anger management, communication and conflict resolution skills and address children's issues

          Workshops are scheduled for:
          w Wednesday, 21 May at Quantico (0900-1300)
          w Wednesday, 28 May at Henderson Hall (0900-1300)

Six-Part series
Learn new parenting skills and improve old ones
Understand your child
Topics: Growth and Development, Communication, Building Self-Esteem, Alternative Tools for Disciplining

Building 2034,
Barnett Avenue,
Little Hall, Lower Level

703.784.4248
Fax: 703.784.4328

Hours of Operation:
Mon-Fri: 0800-1630

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