American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS)

Professional Development: The AAFCS delivered professional development to family and consumer sciences students and professionals working at academic institutions at early childhood, elementary, secondary, and higher education locations, in community education and health and human services, and for business and industry and government. AAFCS also provided education on issues affecting individuals, families, and communities and on family and consumer sciences through our annual conference, fall leadership workshop, and through online virtual professional development webinars, articles, white papers and other downloadable materials. Many of our downloadable materials were made free to download on our website, increasing their impact on communities.

The AAFCS credentialing program includes accreditation of undergraduate Family and Consumer Sciences programs and the certification of Family and Consumer Sciences pre-professionals and professionals. In 2023, AAFCS certified 1,221 FCS professionals; thus, confirming their competence in five content areas. AAFCS issued 8,888 pre-professional certifications to pre-professionals within secondary and post-secondary institutions through its competency-based assessment and industry-recognized credentialing program. A total of thirty (30) family and consumer sciences units within colleges and universities met the quality standards established by the Council for Accreditation to maintain AAFCS accreditation.

Member Services: AAFCS published the Journal of Family & Consumer Sciences (JFCS) and the Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal (FCSRJ); issued over $40,000 in awards and grants to family and consumer sciences students and professionals, provided training and resources to members and state affiliates to support the mission of the association; and launched a membership advocacy program to train tomorrows leaders in advocacy.

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