The Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Program continues to evolve in responsive and innovative ways to meet the changing needs of families, consumers and homeowners. Combining direct teaching, new technologies and research-based knowledge, FCS educators help Suffolk residents maintain healthy lifestyles, manage resources and raise responsible children. Through collaborative efforts with other county agencies and community-based organizations, FCS educators provide support to families, especially limited-income families with young children, in the areas of nutrition, health and parent education.

The Family Development Training and Credentialing Program (FDC) - FDC training will begin in Fall 2007. An informational meeting will be held June 21, 2007.

EFNEP – Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program

ESNY! – Eat Smart New York!

Consumer Help ONline – Get answers for questions about nutrition, foodborne illnesses, indoor air pollution and consumers’ rights.

Living Well - Our quarterly newsletter - featuring articles on just about everything you need to know to "live well".

Long-Term Care Insurance Education and Outreach Program - A community outreach program that is specifically addressing consumer concerns regarding long term care insurance.

Diabetes Education – Learn about nutrition, meal planning, physical activity, stress, and blood glucose monitoring used in managing diabetes.

Diabetes Resource Coalition of Long Island

Human Development – Providing information, skill training and support to parents and others who work with children, youth and families.

My teenager is driving me crazy! - New Research on Brain Development: The Teen’s Brain

Discipline is NOT a Dirty Word - As seen on the Today Show.

Barbecued Chicken and Other Meats - This is the famous Cornell Chicken Recipe, as written by its creator, Dr. Robert C. Baker, Professor Emeritus of the Department of Animal Sciences at the New York State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell University. This Recipe was used by Dr. Baker at the "Chicken Coop," his legendary restaurant at the New York State Fair. This publication also offers suggestions for Turkey, Pork and Fish. If you don't have the perfect BBQ pit for broilers, plans are included for building a simple backyard cinder block pit, as well as the large collapsable metal ones used by fire departments everywhere.

Color Your Diet Healthy - Easy-to-make recipes using farm fresh fruits and vegetables. Use local produce and support our farming heritage!

Nutrition for Seniors - Information for seniors about the importance nutrition plays in our lives as we age.

Spotlight on Childhood Obesity - Over the last 20 years, the rates of obesity have doubled in children and tripled in teens. Found out more here.

MyPyramid.gov - One size doesn't fit all. MyPyramid Plan can help you choose the foods and amounts that are right for you. (This link will take you to the USDA's Food Pyramid Guidelines website.)

Links – To who we work with and other valuable resources.

Staff Listing - Who we are and what we do.

November 2007