NPSP services are available to all families who are expecting a child or who have at least one child under the age of three (age five under Marine Corps policy), and who are eligible for treatment in a military medical treatment facility (MTF). In addition, playgroups are usually open to families with children up to school age. The installation's family center can provide detailed information on eligibility requirements.

NPSP services are available to all families who are expecting a child or who have at least one child under the age of three (age five under Marine Corps policy), and who are eligible for treatment in a military medical treatment facility (MTF). In addition, playgroups are usually open to families with children up to school age. The installation's family center can provide detailed information on eligibility requirements.

The program is available to all families that are eligible to receive treatment in a military medical treatment facility (MTF). This applies whether the treatment is available at no cost or if a fee must be paid.

For those who have separated from active duty, eligibility to continue to receive government-sponsored healthcare depends on the nature of the separation. For specific health insurance questions, call the Health Benefits Advisor at the nearest MTF. The transition assistance office at every installation can also help answer these questions as can the TRICARE regional coordinator.

The program is available to all families that are eligible to receive treatment in a military medical treatment facility (MTF). This applies whether the treatment is available at no cost or if a fee must be paid.

For those who have separated from active duty, eligibility to continue to receive government-sponsored healthcare depends on the nature of the separation. For specific health insurance questions, call the Health Benefits Advisor at the nearest MTF. The transition assistance office at every installation can also help answer these questions as can the TRICARE regional coordinator.

The core program feature is home visiting.  The DoD policy requires that home visits be made available to all families who have been identified as being at risk for child abuse.  Other services, such as playgroups and classes, are added at individual installations according to the program as developed by each Service.   

The core program feature is home visiting.  The DoD policy requires that home visits be made available to all families who have been identified as being at risk for child abuse.  Other services, such as playgroups and classes, are added at individual installations according to the program as developed by each Service.   

The services and programs offered under the NPSP may vary from installation to installation for several reasons. Local interests and needs are taken into account when program emphasis is established. For example, a family residing in a remote installation in Alaska is likely to have different needs than a family living outside of a base in southern California. In Alaska, a playgroup during a long, cold winter might be popular, while families living in a large city might prefer finding playgroups in the civilian community that are more conveniently located.

Local medical and social support services vary, so the program is adapted accordingly. In some areas, nearly all families with a newborn receive a personal phone call or home visit from NPSP staff. In other areas, the medical community routinely makes contact, so NPSP staff only calls or visits upon request.

Finally, the Services each have their own NPSPs, which are integrated with that Service's other programs. Each Service develops the program according to its own installations' needs and assets. However, all installations must offer home visits for families identified as being at risk.

The services and programs offered under the NPSP may vary from installation to installation for several reasons. Local interests and needs are taken into account when program emphasis is established. For example, a family residing in a remote installation in Alaska is likely to have different needs than a family living outside of a base in southern California. In Alaska, a playgroup during a long, cold winter might be popular, while families living in a large city might prefer finding playgroups in the civilian community that are more conveniently located.

Local medical and social support services vary, so the program is adapted accordingly. In some areas, nearly all families with a newborn receive a personal phone call or home visit from NPSP staff. In other areas, the medical community routinely makes contact, so NPSP staff only calls or visits upon request.

Finally, the Services each have their own NPSPs, which are integrated with that Service's other programs. Each Service develops the program according to its own installations' needs and assets. However, all installations must offer home visits for families identified as being at risk.

Although a basic level of service is generally available to all eligible families, first priority for more intensive services will be given to families in greatest need.  For example, home visits might be limited to those families who have been identified as being at risk for child abuse.

Although a basic level of service is generally available to all eligible families, first priority for more intensive services will be given to families in greatest need.  For example, home visits might be limited to those families who have been identified as being at risk for child abuse.

Most families are self-referred to the NPSP and need only basic services. However, families may be referred to the NPSP by other sources in the military community who are concerned for the families well-being, such as medical treatment facilities, chaplains, commands, child development centers, and even friends and neighbors.  If these families wish to participate in the NPSP, it is important to determine what level of services they need. This can be determined using scientific screening tools that help identify families that have certain risk factors, such as high stress, multiple challenges, or poor parenting skills.

Most families are self-referred to the NPSP and need only basic services. However, families may be referred to the NPSP by other sources in the military community who are concerned for the families well-being, such as medical treatment facilities, chaplains, commands, child development centers, and even friends and neighbors.  If these families wish to participate in the NPSP, it is important to determine what level of services they need. This can be determined using scientific screening tools that help identify families that have certain risk factors, such as high stress, multiple challenges, or poor parenting skills.

Basic services include playgroups, providing access to resource materials, parenting classes, and telephone access to staff for questions.

Basic services include playgroups, providing access to resource materials, parenting classes, and telephone access to staff for questions.

Intensive services generally refer to frequent (more than three) home visits, formal referral to other agencies, and follow-up by the Family Advocacy Committee. During a home visit, a NPSP staff member will visit the family's home and talk to the parents about concerns they have about parenting and about things that are causing stress in their lives. The NPSP staff member will work with the family to help them figure out how to deal with those concerns and stressors in a way that is healthy for them and for their children. Whenever possible, both parents are encouraged to participate in the program.  Intensive services can vary somewhat at different installations and are tailored to meet the needs of the individual family.

Intensive services generally refer to frequent (more than three) home visits, formal referral to other agencies, and follow-up by the Family Advocacy Committee. During a home visit, a NPSP staff member will visit the family's home and talk to the parents about concerns they have about parenting and about things that are causing stress in their lives. The NPSP staff member will work with the family to help them figure out how to deal with those concerns and stressors in a way that is healthy for them and for their children. Whenever possible, both parents are encouraged to participate in the program.  Intensive services can vary somewhat at different installations and are tailored to meet the needs of the individual family.