(858) 577-9812 • Bldg. 2273 • Mon-Fri (8am-4pm)
There is nothing more exciting and challenging than becoming a parent. To assist you at this time, the Marine Corps offers, free of charge, the services of the New Parent Support Program. Our support system serves Marine Corps families
with children age five and under. This free,
voluntary program has been available at 17
Marine Corps bases all over the world since
1993. In our program, licensed clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists and registered nurses provide classes and support to our Marine families who are expecting and/or have a child 5 years or under. Such classes include:
• Baby Boot Camp - For couples and single expectant moms and dads
Classes for parents already with children include:
• Successful Parenting
• Play Morning
Our social workers, Marriage and Family Therapist (MFTs) and nurses also provide one-on-one support to families in their homes. All of our home visitors are highly qualified and eager to help in any way they can. They have extensive referral information regarding other classes and support programs such as WIC, Lamaze, food programs and counseling to name just a few.
The New Parent Support Program
is a support system for Marine Corps families
with children age five and under.
This free,
voluntary program has been available at 17
Marine Corps bases all over the world since
1993.
We offer the following services:
BABY BOOT CAMP
Baby Boot Camp is offered the third Monday
of each month from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the
L.I.N.K.S. House, Bldg. 2273. 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.
SUCCESSFUL PARENTING
This parenting class is held the fourth
Wednesday of every month from 1:00 pm to
3:00 pm in the Counseling Center, Bldg.
2274. Subjects include: How stress level and
feelings influence parenting, developmental
stages, behavior and discipline, praise,
preventive teaching, corrective teaching,
and much more. Childcare reimbursement is
available.
PLAYMORNING
Playmornings are open to all parents and
children who are members of the military
family (active duty, dependents, retired,
Reserves, DOD employees). Playmorning is a
chance for parents and children to come
together and spend time having fun (crafts,
games, snacks) and connecting with other
parents and children. Toddler Library Time is featured on the first Tuesday of the month at the MCAS Miramar Library, from 10:00 am to 11:30 am. On the remaining Tuesdays, look for us at Mills Park, from 9:30 am until 11:00 am. Please call for
directions.
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 5
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.
All of the
above are available to military families at
no cost
To sign up, call: MCAS Miramar (858) 577-9812 or MCRD (619) 524-0805
For Mom’s Basic Training only,
call (858) 577-9935 to register
