Welcome to the New Parent Toolkit, your essential digital companion for navigating the unique administrative and logistical steps of welcoming a new child while serving in the U.S. Foreign Affairs community. This interactive checklist is designed to demystify the process, reduce stress, and provide a clear, actionable roadmap based on the official State Department New Parent Guide.Whether you are preparing for childbirth and a potential medevac or navigating the complexities of adoption and foster care, this tool organizes every critical task into a simple, timeline-based view. Track your progress, add personal notes, and access direct links to essential forms like the SF-2809 and DS-11, all in one place. Our goal is to help you feel prepared and supported, so you can focus on what matters most—your growing family.