AAFCS Public Policy Toolkit (members-only, access through Web Portal) – Learn what you need to know to advocate for FCS-related legislation. Includes About Congress, Preparing Your Case, Resources and Tools, Communicating with Congress and the Media, and Advocating or Lobbying?
AAFCS PR/Media Toolkit (members-only, access through Web Portal) – Educate the public about the valuable contributions family and consumer sciences professionals make to individual, family, and community well-being! Includes press release samples and templates, media tips, talking points, and more.
Essential Effectiveness Tools in Support of Family and Consumer Sciences Secondary Education – Special compilation of information, strategies, and resources for use in validating and communicating the effectiveness of secondary Family and Consumer Sciences programs.
Public Policy: Glimpses from History, Visions for the Future
Nickols, S.Y., Anderson, C.L., & Meszaros, P.S. (2008). AAFCS Leadership Workshop. Alexandria, VA.
We The People: Renewing Commitment To Civic Engagement
by Bonnie Braun, Ph.D., CFCS, Sue Williams, Ph.D.
5-I Policy Analysis Organizing Tool
Guidance on Lobbying Limitations for 501(c)(3) Entities
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Family and Community Policy:
Anyone can change the world. The first step is being informed. Family and Community Policy: Strategies for Civic Engagement offers a rich array of strategies for increasing citizen engagement in family and community policy. It is written for practitioners who are not satisfied with just thinking about and dissecting policy issues--it is for those who prefer action and results. Novices and seasoned pros alike should find this book informative and inspiring. Click on the image to learn more. |
For public policy questions, please email publicpolicy@aafcs.org. For public relations questions, please email pr@aafcs.org. To contact a staff member by phone, please call 1-800-424-8080 or 703-706-4600.