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What is FCHS?
We offer free, research-based programs to help New Jersey residents live healthier lives. We also provide technical assistance to nonprofits —including schools, clinics, churches, and community groups—so you can bring wellness education directly to your community!
With an office right here in Hudson County, FCHS is ready to support your organization in promoting nutrition, physical activity, and chronic disease prevention. Let’s build a healthier Hudson County—together!
Outreach Focuses On:
- Nutrition, Physical Activity and Health
- School and Child Care Wellness
- Chronic Disease Prevention
- Food Safety and Food Allergy
- Food Security
Department Initiatives
- Grow Healthy is a wellness initiative that joins elementary schools, childcare/preschools, families, and the community together to make wellness and learning top priorities.
- Small Steps to Health and Wealth motivates consumers to implement behavior change strategies that simultaneously improve their health and personal finances.
- Join us for Wellness Wednesdays with FCHS! Every Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. FCHS presents a live 45-minute webinar on a variety of topics related to food, nutrition, and healthy lifestyles. There’s no time like the present to make some of those small changes that will improve your health in a big way. For a complete list of Wellness Wednesday topics please visit the NJAES website.
Programs Offered
- Health and Wellness Initiatives for Students, Parents, Staff, and Wellness Councils
- Early Care Education/Child Care Wellness Initiatives
- Developmental Disabilities Training Series provides valuable training for the Cooperative Extension system and organizations which offer programs to individuals or audiences who have developmental disabilities. Topics include: Overview of Developmental Disabilities; Disabilities and Learning; Understanding and Managing Behavior; Visual Supports; Disabilities Laws and Program Accommodations and Modifications.
- Nutrition Education for Older Adults
- Farmers Market Cooking Demonstrations
- Shopping Smart Programs – Get the most nutrition for your money!
- Employee Wellness Programs
Publications
- The Greenwood Ave. Farmers Market: A 5-Year Reflection and a Glance Ahead (PDF)
- Statewide Visions Newsletter
- Food, Nutrition, and Health Fact Sheets & Bulletins
- The Office of Urban Extension is delighted to announce the release of the Urban Ag report and web portal developed in collaboration with the NJ Dept of Agriculture and urban farmers, gardeners and advocates around the state. Here is the press release is in the SEBS Newsroom
Contact Us:
Delma Yorimoto, MS, MBA
Senior Program Coordinator
Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Hudson County
Family and Community Health Sciences
Email: delma.yorimoto@rutgers.edu
Phone: 201-369-5280 Ext. 4155