New Parent Support Program
Who are we?
The New Parent Support Program (NPSP) at MWTC is comprised of a Public Health Nurse that is linked to a team of nurses and social workers that provide supportive and caring services to military families.
The NPSP helps families cope with stress, isolation, post-deployment reunions, and the everyday demands of parenthood through a variety of programs including home visits, support groups and services, and parenting classes.
Who is eligible for this program?
Marine and Navy families expecting a child, or with a child under six years of age, are eligible to participate free of charge in all of the services offered.
What can NPSP do for me?
This program offers expectant parents and parents of newborn and young children the opportunity to learn new skills and parents and to improve old ones. There are often many questions about the needs of infants and young children. The NPSP is a reliable source for answers to your questions in the classroom or in the privacy of your home.
How can NPSP help you?
- Prepare for parenthood
- Become a more confident parent
- Understand the ages and stages of your child's development in order to make wise choices
- Develop a support system
- Less life stress
- Improve communication between you and your spouse
- Develop common ground with your spouse in the area of parenting
- Improve your relationship with your children
- Develop new friendships
- Make parenting fun
- Be a better parent to your children
- Feel more at home in the military community
NPSP services offered
Childbirth classes Ðprovides parents with information on the childbirth process including relaxation and breathing techniques, what happens during labor and delivery and after the baby is born and more. Classes provide parents the opportunity to bond with their baby, each other and meet other community members in a warm caring environment.
Baby Boot Camp - provides expectant parents and those with an infant an understanding of the infantÕs world and the basic skills necessary for loving care.
Parenting Classes - provide hands on information for parents to make informed, responsible decisions about their toddlers and young children.
Mom and Tot Playmorning - interactive play group designed to help children improve their social, cognitive, and motor skills. Provides parents with an opportunity to meet other families in the community and learn about developmentally appropriate play. Educational information on topics of interest.
Home Visits - provides help with concerns as a parent or expectant parent in the privacy of your home.
Referrals - assistance with information and referrals provides help for finding the appropriate military and community services.
Safety program - provides free or low cost car safety seats and referral for free installation and free bike safety helmets.
Nutrition assistance - provides assistance with WIC application and referral, Meals for Moms referral, food voucher referral and assistance with Federal Food Commodities program.
How can NPSP be reached?
Give NPSP a call, leave a confidential message or email, or stop by the office during regular business hours.
New Parent Support Program Family Resource Center/MWTC Base Housing 700 Champagne Ave. Coleville, CA 96107 530/495-9358 ddgoodman@gbis.com
