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Why AAFCS

AAFCS is proud to be the only professional association dedicated to Family and Consumer Sciences students and professionals who represent multiple practice settings and content areas and are committed to positively impacting the lives of individuals, families, and communities. AAFCS advances the profession of Family and Consumer Sciences and provides many resources to members.  Invest in yourself and the profession and take advantage of the opportunities AAFCS can offer to you. 

Metrics

Family and Consumer Sciences is a thriving industry and community of professionals working in academic education, community education, business and industry, government, and health and human services. 

Membership Growth from 2020-2023

  • Puerto Rico - 150%
  • Kentucky - 47%
  • Nebraska - 40%
  • North Carolina - 35%
  • Oregon - 33%
  • Georgia - 22%

When you join the AAFCS, you also join an Affiliate which becomes your second family which is there to support you on your professional journey.

Join

Online 

  • If you have NEVER BEEN a member/customer or attended an event of AAFCS, create a profile and complete the application.
  • If you HAVE BEEN a member/customer or attended an event of AAFCS in the past, click here to JOIN
  • Unsure if you already have a profile? Call or email us first; this will help ensure your member history remains intact and your record is not duplicated! 

By Mail 

Renew

Online 

  1. Login into your MyAAFCS account
  2. Locate the MyAAFCS tab, click the downward arrow 
  3. Under "Transactions" column 
  4. Click "Pay Invoices"
  5. Select the invoice you want to pay by clicking the check box 
  6. Click "Add to Shopping Cart"
  7. Press "Check Out"
  8. Complete Payment Information 

NOTE: Unsure if you already have a profile? Call or email us first; this will help ensure your member history remains intact and your record is not duplicated! 

By Mail 

Membership Rates

AAFCS offers different types of membership. Learn more about the different Membership Categories here

Student 

Cost: $50

AHE New Grad 

Cost: FREE

Professional 

Cost: $150

1st Year Special:  $100 

Emeritus 

Cost: $100

Annual membership rates cover one year of membership at which time members will receive a renewal email 90 days prior to the expiration date. Membership benefits will not be available when membership status becomes inactive.