The New Parent Support Program (NPSP) is a joint effort
between the Marine Corps and Children's Hospital and Health Center of San
Diego, CA. It is available to Marine and Navy families attached to 18 Marine
Corps bases worldwide who are expecting or who have children age 5 years and
under.
The goal of the NPSP is to enhance parents' self esteem and
parenting abilities through education and support services. These services
are provided by a professional staff of registered nurses and social workers
who are sensitive to the unique challenges facing the U. S. Marine Corps
family.
Though a variety of programs including home visits, support
groups, play mornings, and parenting classes the NPSP helps parents cope
with stress, isolation, deployments, and the everyday demands of
parenthood. All services are confidential and there is no cost to
the family.
Please refer to contacts for more information.