Family and Community Health Sciences (FCHS) translates research into practical advice to help Cape May County residents stay healthy, enjoy life, be active and reduce health care costs. Our areas of emphasis are nutrition, family and parenting.  Research shows that many chronic diseases – obesity, heart disease, diabetes, hypertension and some cancers – could be prevented through healthful eating and regular physical activity. Research also shows that active parenting and family togetherness leads to improved development and behavior of the children and a strengthened family. We offer a variety of initiatives, workshops and publications to help individuals and families make choices that will improve their health and well-being.