Dept. of Family & Community Health Sciences

The Department of Family and Community Health Sciences (FCHS), a part of Rutgers Cooperative Extension, promotes health and wellness through education, research and collaboration with outreach in food, nutrition, and healthy lifestyles.

FCHS faculty and staff work in your neighborhood to promote healthy families, schools and communities. Through leadership, collaborative efforts, research, and science-based education, we foster a culture of health and wellness for New Jersey residents of all ages.

Key Program Areas

1. Nutrition, Physical Activity, & Health
2. School Food Waste Reduction
3. School Wellness & Early Care Education
4. Chronic Disease Prevention
5. Food Safety
6. Food Security
7. New Jersey SNAP-Ed Region 2 - Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, and Mercer Counties

Our customized programs are perfect for groups of all sizes. Contact us today to learn more about our services, which include:

1. Professional development programs for teachers, school nutrition professionals, dietitians/nutritionists and nurses
2. School gardens & edible education
3. Community workshops for adults & youth
4. Worksite wellness programs
5. Visions wellness newsletter
6. Train-the-Trainer programs
7. Online webinars
8. Applied research
9. Collaborative wellness initiatives

See FCHS in Action!

Watch the See FCHS in Action! video