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Associations

American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (AAFCS)

AAFCS provides leadership and support for professionals whose work assists individuals, families, and communities in making informed decisions about their wellbeing, relationships, and resources to achieve optimal quality of life.

Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE), FCS Education Division

The Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Education Division helps to promote and enhance FACS education throughout the United States and cooperates with other Divisions to advance the purposes of ACTE®.

International Federation for Home Economics (IFHE)-US

IFHE-US offers international networking opportunities for FCS/HE professionals from all areas of expertise.

National Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (NEAFCS)

The National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (NEAFCS) educates and recognizes Extension professionals who impact the quality of life for individuals, families, and communities.

Honor Societies

Phi Upsilon Omicron

Phi Upsilon Omicron, an honor society in the integrated field of family and consumer sciences, offers an environment empowering lifelong learning, leadership building and ethical and scholastic excellence. It has over 100,000 members. Phi U is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies.

Youth Organization

Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)

FCCLA promotes personal growth and leadership development through Family and Consumer Sciences education. Focusing on  the multiple roles of family member, wage earner, community leader, members develop skills for life character development, creative and critical thinking, interpersonal communication, practical knowledge, and career preparation.

Industry / Companies

Goodheart-Willcox Publisher

Goodheart-Willcox has been committed to Family & Consumer Sciences education for more than 35 years, understanding the challenges teachers face and providing print and digital content that aligns with contemporary curriculum and pathways. Goodheart-Willcox offers fully developed instructor resources to enhance and supplement teaching and learning.

Realityworks

Realityworks provides products and services to improve and enhance social, emotional, and physical health through the use of interactive technology. We seek to improve the human condition around the globe by enabling educators to show the probable outcomes of behaviors and choices.

Government

USDA, National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Family and Consumer Sciences

NIFA programs enable the scientific community to make discoveries that improve the food and agricultural sectors, the environment, and the quality of people's lives. Collaboration with historically black and tribal land-grant institutions, as well as Hispanic-serving institutions, ensures the benefits of NIFA's resources extend to all Americans.