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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.

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

• 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 two-day class is the first step in preparing expectant Marines to be confident and competent parents. First time 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. Current information about infant care and local resources is crucial to build strong families and this class provides a solid foundation for infant care.

• Classes are held the 4th Tuesday and Wednesday of each month from 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM
• Registration is required

Download the Class Schedule (262 KB PDF)

HOME VISITS
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, 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), a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Psychologist (PhD or PsyD), 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 for questions and concerns.

Download the NPSP flyer (131 KB PDF)

DEVELOPMENTAL TESTING
In-home developmental testing for children 1 month to 5 years old. Home Visitors assess your child's communication, motor skils, problem solving, and social and emotional development. Learn how to enhance your child's development through fun and easy activities!

Download the Developmental Testing flyer (280 KB PDF)

POSITIVE BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT
Learn positive behavior management techniques that can help increase your child's cooperation, strengthen your relationship with your children, increase effectiveness of positive discipline tools, support sibling relationship and more from Home Visitors.

Download the Positive Behavior Management flyer (310 KB PDF)

TODDLER TRAINING CAMP
Toddler Training Camp is a workshop for parents who have children 12-36 months old. This workshop will cover developmental milestones, positive behavior management, activities for growth and enrichment, preschool readiness, fostering social skills, dealing with deployments and other separations, potty training tips, and preparing for siblings, and area resources.

Download the Class Schedule (264 KB PDF)

PRESCHOOL PREP CAMP
Preschool Prep Camp is a workshop for parents of children 36-60 months that covers stages of development, creative discipline tools, activities for growth and enrichment, kindergarten readiness, dealing with deployments and other separations, friendship building skills, preparing for siblings and managing aggression and challenging behaviors.

Download the Class Schedule (174 KB PDF)

HAPPIEST BABY ON THE BLACK CLASS
Magic? A Miracle? No, it’s a Reflex! Learn how to soothe your infant and help your baby sleep longer using Dr. Harvey Karp's proven method. The class is taught by certified educators in the New Parent Support Program and is for parents with infants 0-6 months old. Expectant parents are also welcome!

Download the Class Schedule (301 KB PDF)

STEP-PARENTING
This class is designed for parents and their spouses who are step-parenting and/or live in blended families. Parents will learn about blended family dynamics, healthy coping skills for both parents and children, blended family dynamics, relationship building activities, and gain knowledge of how to strengthen their role as parents.

Download the Class Schedule (225 KB PDF)

LIFE IN BALANCE
Raising children is hard work! Parents, come join us to learn creative ways to achieve balance and manage the stresses of the daily parenting grind. Take care of YOU, too!

ACTIVITY MORNING
Activity Morning is a fun opportunity for parents and young children (0-5 years old) to play and learn together! It is also a great chance for tots to socialize with their peers. Each month has a different theme and children can choose to engage in a variety of activities such as: story time, arts & crafts, movement activities, snack making, ideas for games at home, and much more. Registration is not necessary and this monthly experience is free of charge.

Download the Class Schedule (340 KB PDF)

POTTY TRAINING: TIPS FOR SUCCESS!
This class is for parents and their spouses. Parents will learn how to recognize the signs that indicate a child is ready to potty train, learn effective and creative tips, and how to manage feelings of frustration for both parents and children. This class will cover ways you can support your child's self-esteem while helping them achieve this huge milestone!

Download the Class Schedule (1.3 MB PDF)

TEACHING CHILDREN HOW TO GET ALONG
Behavioral Health Services is hosting a workshop for parents and their young children ages 3-5 years of age. Parents and their children will learn how to manage intense feelings using healthy coping skills. This interactive experience will help strengthen your child's positive social skills, and will help prepare them for preschool and kindergarten.

FROM COUPLEHOOD TO PARENTHOOD
Becoming a parent can be a huge adjustment! Moving into the world of parenthood from couplehood can be joyful, but overwhelming too. In this class, participants will be able to learn about, and ask questions about the many changes that becoming a "parenting team" involves, and how to keep relationships strong.

Terra T. Pack, M.A.
New Parent Support Home Visitor
New Parent Support Program
3602 Hochmuth Avenue
Building 6 East
San Diego, CA 92140
619.524.0805
619.524.1158 Fax
Packtt@usmc-mccs.org

Grace Montgomery, M.A.
New Parent Support Home Visitor
New Parent Support Program
3602 Hochmuth Avenue
Building 6 East
San Diego, CA 92140
619.524.0805
619.524.1158 Fax
Grace.N.Montgomery@usmc-mccs.org

Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

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