Program Highlights
In collaboration with the Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, the Community Diabetes Project of the Community Health Partnership is currently offering the Packard Weight Control Program, a family-based, behavioral and educational program designed to promote healthy eating and exercise habits for overweight children between the ages of 8-12 and their families.

The Program is offered to groups of nine-12 families that meet every week for six months.  Each of the 24 sessions lasts an hour and a half and focus on:

• Identifying and avoiding high-calorie, low-nutrient foods
• Developing better exercise habits
• Maintaining a healthy diet, even in difficult situations (e.g. family gatherings, holidays, parties).

In addition to managing children's weight, these classes are effective preventing future complications such as Diabetes and Cardiovascular problems. The program requires a lot of work, but children and families who are ready for the challenge will find it a rewarding and effective process. Classes are offered in Spanish and English.

Program Eligibility

1. Children, males and females must be 8-12 years old, and have a Body Mass Index (BMI) in the 95th percentile or above.
   
2. Parents or legal guardians must accompany children to all sessions.  There is a required $120 deposit which is refunded upon completion of the program. $5 per missed session will be deducted.  If 3 or more sessions are missed, no deposit will be refunded.

Cost
There is no charge to low income families However, a $120 deposit is required. All other non-low income eligible families will pay a total fee of $1,200.