NEW PARENT SUPPORT PROGRAM



CHECKPOINT

Kathy or Heather
P   619.524.0805
L   Building 6E - Located within Marine and Family Services

HOURS

H   Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

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The New Parent Support Program is a support system for Marine Corps families with children ages five and under. This free, voluntary program has been available at 17 Marine Corps bases all over the world since 1993. 

The New Parent Support Program provides many support services for MCRD San Diego families, including home visits and classes

Home Visitors provide indiviualized support services specifically tailored to your family's needs and can address a variety of topics such as managing difficult behaviors, education child development, and improving family communication, as well as assisting families with information and resources on the installation and out in the community.

Baby Boot Camp is a class for expectant parents covering topics from labor and delivery to baby's first few months.

Successful parenting addresses a variety of behavior management issues such as tantrums, temperament, nuturing, discipline and bounderies.

• All of the programs below are available at no cost to military families
• To sign-up, please call: MCRD 619.524.0805

MCRD BABY BOOT CAMP

This one-day class is the first step in preparing young Marines to be confident and competent parents. All expectant parents can benefit from this educational and informative class. Infant development, social and emotional changes in the family, baby safety, diapering, bathing, soothing a crying infant, and community resources are just a few of the topics covered.  Whether it is a Marine’s first baby or third, current information about infant care and local resources is crucial to build strong families. This class provides a solid foundation for infant care.

• Classes are held the 3rd Monday of each month from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
• Registration is required

HOME VISITORS

Home Visitors work one on one with families to enhance their parenting skills and provide needed support. The Home Visitor helps families learn to cope with stress, isolation, deployment and family separation issues, as well as, the every day demands of parenthood. Any Marine family with a child five years or younger is eligible to receive these services.

Home visits are arranged, when possible, at the convenience of the Marine family. Maximum effect is achieved when both parents can be involved. Your home visitor may be a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) or Registered Nurse (RN), who has extensive knowledge of the issues confronting parents in the military. Sensitive to the many challenges and unique stresses of military life, the home visitor will be available to clients by cell phone for questions and concerns.

SUCCESSFUL pARENTING

Join us for a fun and informative class about supporting your children as they continue to grow. Class addresses positive discipline, talking so your child will listen, praising your child, dealing with difficult behavior such as tantrums and much more! Learn how to support your child's development and build a strong relationship throughout your child's life. Bring your questions and concerns and let the learning begin!

Second Thrusday of every month

1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
3602 Hochumuth Avenue, Building 6E, Conference Room

Registration required
Call Kathy or Heather for registraion & information

P   619.524.0805