OCHD teaches the Faithful Families program, an evidence-based intervention that partners with faith-based communities to promote healthy living among individuals, families, and local communities. Through nine interactive sessions on nutrition, meal preparation, food safety, and physical activity, participants gain the knowledge and skills needed to make informed health choices and improve their overall well-being. Faith communities and organizations serve as important health advocates, and through Faithful Families, they can actively support community health improvement. 

Faith-based communities and families in Onslow County of any faith or religious tradition. 

Faithful Families provides education and aids in skill development for participants related to improved dietary intake, food safety practices, improved food resource management practices, and increased daily physical activity. This program provides additional support to families and seeks to develop skills and knowledge to enable them to improve health behaviors. 

In Quarter 1, 24 participants attended at least 50% of program sessions at Marshall Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. Quarter 2 focused on building contacts and raising program awareness in Onslow County through networking. A decrease in attendance is expected in Quarter 3, as we partner with H20 Ministries/Philippian's Place—a faith-based organization serving individuals facing challenges like homelessness and job insecurity. They anticipate 10–12 participants, and while the group is smaller, the program’s impact is expected to be significant.