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

• Food and Nutrition
• Food Safety
• Food Security
• New Jersey SNAP-Ed Region 2 - Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, and Mercer Counties
• School Food Waste Reduction
• School Wellness & Early Care Education

Customized Programs

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

• Community Workshops for Adults & Youth
• Online Webinars
• Professional Development Programs for Teachers, School Nutrition Professionals, Dietitians/Nutritionists and Nurses
• School Gardens & Edible Education
• Worksite Wellness Programs

FCHS Mission

FCHS promotes healthy lifestyles and environments for NJ residents and communities with an emphasis in nutrition, health and wellness.

Programs:

4-H
Phone: 732-431-7260, ext. 7264
Website: monmouth.njaes.rutgers.edu/4h

Agriculture and Natural Resources
Phone: 732-431-7260, ext. 7261
Website: monmouth.njaes.rutgers.edu/ag

Family and Community Health Sciences
Phone: 732-431-7260, ext. 7271
Website: monmouth.njaes.rutgers.edu/fchs

Rutgers Master Gardeners
Phone: 732-303-7614
Website: monmouth.njaes.rutgers.edu/master-gardeners

Manage Health and Stress

Stress is the physiological and psychological response to situations the body and mind find to be overwhelming. We often ask ourselves how we should manage stress. You can manage how you live with the ten tips enclosed to feel less stressed.

Healthy at Home Newsletter -Topic: Mindful Eating

Mindful eating involves more interactions with a meal by tuning into emotions and physical sensations. Eating mindfully is considered a form of meditation because it involves inner dialogue addressing those emotions and sensations.

Age Groups	Children Adolescents Adults Seniors
Community Services	Community Community Education Community Service
Health Services	Medical Health / Wellness / Nutrition
Areas Served	Monmouth County State-Wide

Last Updated: 06/27/24