The Family and Community Outreach program builds local capacity to reduce exposure to contaminants in fish caught off the Los Angeles and Orange County Coasts. FCEC conducts family and community outreach in a variety of ways, including giving presentations at schools, English as a Second Language classes, churches and health fairs. Outreach is also conducted during one-on-one and group education sessions by FCEC, community-based organizations, as well as local, state and county public health agencies. Those who receive outreach are educated on the health risks of consuming contaminated fish, as well as on portioning and preparation suggestions to reduce the amounts of contaminants ingested.