Family Healthy Weight Program

Helping Maine families build healthier habits—together.

The Family Healthy Weight Program (FHWP) is a free, evidence-based program designed for families with children ages 6 to 18 who want support with building healthy routines. Whether you're looking for guidance about nutrition, physical activity, screen time, or managing stress—FHWP meets families where they are and helps them make sustainable, lasting changes.

Programs are offered in multiple communities statewide and are led by trusted local organizations.

Program Highlights

Designed for families with children ages 6 to 18
26+ hours of expert-led guidance over several months
Focus areas include healthy eating, movement, sleep, and mental wellness
Delivered by trained community organizations in a supportive, group-based format

Want to learn more about the model that guides our program?

Explore the Bright Bodies program overview.

Find a Program Near You

Family Healthy Weight Programs are currently being offered at several locations across Maine, including Bangor, Southwest Harbor, Houlton, and Eastport. We’re in the process of finalizing each site’s details and will add direct sign-up links here soon.

In the meantime, please reach out directly to the site nearest you for the most up-to-date information:

St. Joseph’s Hospital – Bangor
900 Broadway Building, Bangor, ME 04401

Contact: Kendra Paradis, DO
207-907-1043

Schedule: Fall 2025
In-person

MDI Hospital – Southwest Harbor
1 Fernald Point Road, Southwest Harbor, ME 04679

Contact: Laura Rich
207-460-7451 | laura.rich@mdihospital.org

Schedule: Fall 2025 | Thursdays, Afternoon
Virtual option available

Eastport Healthcare – Eastport
30 Boynton St., Eastport, ME 04631

Contact: M. Kyle
207-853-6180 | mkyle@eastporthealth.org

Schedule: Fall 2025 | Morning
Virtual option available

Who Can Participate

Maine-based families with children ages 6 to 18
Families who are looking to build healthier habits in a supportive, judgment-free environment

The Family Healthy Weight Program program is administered by the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) with funding from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

This website was supported by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Cooperative Agreement Number DP-18-1815. Contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official view of the U.S. CDC.