- Preparing to bring your baby home
- Delivering a baby in a German hospital
- Nutrition
- Emotional and physical changes
- High-risk pregnancy
- Prenatal education classes & support groups
- Newborn care
- Lactation counseling
- Bonding & attachment
- Infant and toddler developmental stages
- Discipline
- Potty training
- Marital conflict
- Stress management
- Coping skills
- Grief and bereavement
- Self-esteem
- Isolation (social or individual)
- Domestic abuse
New Parent Support Program (NPSP)
The New Parent Support Program is a free and voluntary program that provides supportive services to families with young children. The New Parent Support Program is a professional team of nurses, social workers, mental health professionals, and Certified Lactation Counselors who have extensive knowledge of issues confronting today’s parents. Our team of Home Visitors are sensitive to and experienced with the unique challenges facing military families and families living overseas.
The primary focus of the NPSP team is to provide individualized, private, in-home support. We can also provide services in an office or community setting.
What can NSPS Home Visitors help with?
Pregnancy & Prenatal Support
Postpartum/Parenting Assistance & Support
Mental Health Support
Who is eligible for the New Parent Support Program?
The NPSP services are available at no cost to Service Members of all branches, as well as their family members who are expecting their first child or have a least one child under four years-of-age.
Services are also available at no cost to federal employees and contractors in the USAG Stuttgart area.
Current Class & Support Group Offerings:
Tummy Time: Engage in tummy activities and stimulate positive development through play activities.
Baby Bumps Pregnancy Support Group: This group offers education and support for mothers-to-be at any stage of pregnancy.
Littles & Lattes: The New Parent Support Program invites you to their open office hours. Bring your coffee and kids, ask all your questions, receive support and meet other parents.
Baby Bonding & Body Work: This class will show ways to bond and connect with your child through body work and massage techniques.
Baby Boot Camp: Learn breastfeeding basics, labor and comfort measures, what to expect when giving birth in Germany and baby care basics, all in one class.
Click here to find the dates and locations of our current classes.
(L to R: C. Quidort, BSN, RN, CLC; K. Smith, MSW, LCSW, CLC, PMH-C; J. Reynolds, BSN, RN, CLC)
For assistance or information on any of these Family Advocacy Program – Europe services, call your garrison Army Community Service (ACS) Family Advocacy Program. You can also call Military OneSource for more information and referrals. Call collect with operator assistance OCONUS: 484-530-5908.
