New Parent Support Program

The New Parent Support Program at MCRD San Diego is a prevention and outreach program that offers in-home visits, parenting education classes, information and referrals for active duty personnel and family members who are either expecting a child, or who have at least one child age 5 or under.

Call us today to learn more about any of the services you see below.

Home Visits
All active duty personnel and family members who are expecting a child or have at least one child age 5 or under are eligible to receive NPSP services. Home visits can take place in the home, the New Parent Support office or any other convenient and comfortable location. Home visit topics include:

Age appropriate discipline
Age appropriate play
Effective communication
Stress management
Nutrition
Deployment issues
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
Newborn care
Sibling rivalry
Toilet training and much more

Baby Boot Camp
This is a fun and dynamic class for expectant active duty personnel and their partners that addresses numerous topics about your new baby, such as basic infant care, the developmental stages of infants, soothing your infant, child safety, and pre and postpartum emotions.

Classes are held on the last Wednesday of every other month from 0830-1600. Please call for dates, registration, and class location.

Developmental Screening
In-home developmental screening for children 1 month to 5 years old. Home Visitors assess your child’s communication, motor skills, problem solving, and social and emotional development. Learn how to enhance your child’s development through fun and easy activities!

Infant Massage
NPSP offers free individual infant massage classes. Infant massage is a wonderful and nurturing way to connect, communicate, and bond with your infant. Learn about the power of touch in bonding with your baby, and the benefits of massage for your baby’s circulation, digestion, and emotional well-being.

Cooperative Parenting
This is an 8-week individual program teaching effective co-parenting skills for single, separated, and/or divorced parents. All classes must be completed in order to receive a certificate of completion.