New Parent Support

Our New Parent Support Program is a dedicated initiative designed to comprehensively support our Service Members, Civilians and their Families as they embark on the journey of parenthood. We provide easily accessible guidance and support to navigate the joys and challenges of early parenthood. Understanding the emotional well-being of our families is paramount, and we offer confidential counseling and treatment services for individuals and couples navigating this significant life transition.

New Parent Support & Family Resources

  • CHOICES: CHOICES is an agency dedicated to serving victims of domestic and relationship violence. CHOICES provides a 24-hour crisis and information hotline for information, temporary shelter for women and their children, legal support and advocacy, safety planning, counseling and community education and training. (614) 224-4663.
  • Franklin County Child Services: Resources and reporting for child abuse and neglect. (614) 229-700
  • Nationwide Children’s Hospital Poison Center:  As one of only 55 American Association of Poison Control Regional Certified Centers, The Central Ohio Poison Center provides state-of-the-art poison prevention, assessment and treatment for 64 of Ohio’s 88 counties.  If you think someone may be poisoned, call (800) 222-1222.
  • Suicide Prevention Hotline: (614) 221-5445 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
  • Action for Children: Action for Children is a source for child care and early learning services in Central Ohio. The organization also provides referrals to licensed child care programs – both center and home based.
  • Center for Family Safety and Healing: Offers a wide range of programs and services to address all aspects of family violence, including child abuse and neglect, teen dating abuse, domestic violence and elder abuse
  • Child Care Aware: Child Care Aware provides comprehensive, nationwide child care resources and information for parents and caregivers.
  • HealthyChildren.org: Operated by the American Academy of Pediatrics, this site provides information on ages and stages, child safety, family life, healthy living and health issues, child and adolescent development, etc.
  • Help Me Grow: Help Me Grow provides education, developmental screenings, services and referrals for expectant parents, newborns, infants, and toddlers in the state of Ohio.
  • National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC): The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is a professional membership organization that works to promote high-quality early learning for all young children, birth through age 8, by connecting early childhood practice, policy, and research. NAEYC Accreditation is the gold standard for early childhood programs across the country. Families of young children who attend NAEYC-accredited programs can be confident that they deliver the highest quality early care and education.
  • Thrive: Thrive is a continuum of developmentally appropriate parenting programs that are available at no cost to parents and caregivers of children from birth to 18 years old. Online, universal parenting programs are available to parents. Additional resources contain ideas for how parents can include children in completing daily tasks, like cooking and laundry, and how to stay active while being indoors.
  • ZERO TO THREE: ZERO TO THREE is a national, nonprofit organization that informs, trains, and supports professionals, policymakers, and parents in their efforts to improve the lives of infants and toddlers.
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Hours of Operation

Monday

7:00am – 3:00pm

Tuesday

7:00am – 3:00pm

Wednesday

7:00am – 3:00pm

Thursday

7:00am – 3:00pm

Friday

7:00am – 3:00pm

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed

Closed Federal Holidays

Testimonials

  • “I really enjoyed the Paint More – Stress Less event and the opportunity to switch gears and get creative for a bit. Perked me up!”  
  • “The Sip N Paint event was wonderful.  Informative in a fun way! Refreshments were delightful as well!!”  
  • “We love the Eggstravaganza event and look forward to it every year.  Thank you!”