The New Parent Support Program (NPSP) is a professional team of social workers, counselors, and registered nurses who provide education and support to Marine families who are expecting or raising children aged 0 -5 years old. The NPSP also hosts baby boot camp and group parenting classes, playgroups, and home visits for Marines and their families.
OVERVIEW
The New Parent Support Program (NPSP) is a professional team of registered nurses and licensed clinicians who provide supportive and caring services to military families who are expecting and/or with children from birth to five years of age. Through a variety of voluntary programs, including home visits and classes, the NPSP helps families learn to cope with stress, isolation, post deployment reunions, and the everyday demands of parenthood.
Contact Information
New Parent Support Program
Building 1438
4th Street
Twentynine Palms, California 92278
Phone: 7608307622
Follow New Parent Support Program:
Hours | |
Monday | 7:30am - 4:30pm |
Tuesday | 7:30am - 4:30pm |
Wednesday | 7:30am - 4:30pm |
Thursday | 7:30am - 4:30pm |
Friday | 7:30am - 4:30pm |
Saturday | Closed |
Sunday | Closed |
CLASSES
Please call about classes as all services are not in person and are currently provided telephonically.
Baby Boot Camp is a class that provides information on labor & delivery, postpartum, breast-feeding, bottle feeding, and safety. The class emphasizes the father’s involvement and includes interactive demonstrations of basic infant care, such as bathing, diapering, and soothing a crying baby. This class is provided to expectant parents (both couples & singles). Participants must register prior to attending the class by calling the NPSP Office. Please note that registration deadlines are seven days before each class.
"Let's Talk" Parenting classes are monthly one-hour sessions that include education to promote healthy child development and familial relationships, as well as give parents an opportunity to exchange dialogue with other parents regarding their parenting experiences. These classes are virtual and participants must register prior to attending the class by calling the NPSP Office. Registration deadlines are seven days before each class.