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  • AAFCS Advocacy Townhall

    Apr 18, 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM (ET)
    Welcome and review of challenges, policymakers, and messaging. Open discussion in work groups on the right time to engage with policymakers, stakeholders, and others. Presentation of discussion takeaways. Open Q&A

  • Critical Science Academy Community Issues Series - Part 2

    May 1, 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM (ET)
    Join the Critical Science Academy “Lake Placid to Public Policy: Activating Critical Science to Address Community Issues–A 2-Part Series,” where participants will build from their experiences with the CSA modules and workshops, to explore an issue pertinent to one’s community, develop insights, and begin building momentum to positively impact the wellbeing of all.

  • AAFCS Advocacy Townhall

    May 16, 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM (ET)
    ▪ Welcome and recap of challenges, policymakers, messaging, and timing. ▪ Open discussion on opportunities to raise the visibility of FCS, ways to raise visibility, and campaigns to align with. ▪ Open Q&A

  • Powering the Profession: Consumer Participation on Standards Committees

    May 21, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (ET)
    Powering the Profession : Consumer Participation on Standards Committees Our session focuses on emerging trends impacting consumer product safety and the importance of consumer participation on standards committees. In this session, the panelists will provide an overview and discuss the issues and challenges associated with consumer product safety.

  • Affiliate Connect

    May 21, 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM (ET)
    Tuesday, May 21, 2024 (6:30 – 7:30 PM ET) The May Affiliate CONNECT will include an Affiliate Leadership Update, highlights from the Affiliate Annual Report, and a discussion of transition planning. All affiliate leaders are encouraged to attend the Affiliate CONNECT meeting. Registration is required using the link below.

  • 2024 Annual Conference

    Jun 5 - 10, (CT)
    Join Us in June for the 2024 AAFCS Annual Conference!
    Minneapolis, MN, United States

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  • American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) and iCEV Partner to Help Learners Prepare for Industry-Recognized Credentials New iCEV certification alignments—multimedia lessons featuring slide decks, video instruction, and hands-on ...

  • A few decades ago, when I was teaching high school Family & Consumer Sciences, our school staff were engaged in a book-study of Spencer Johnson’s (now renowned) book “Who Moved My Cheese.” Little did I know the wisdom of that book would have such ...

  • The application period is now OPEN for the Community of Extension Grant ($5,000) which provides funding for innovation programs designed to enhance the well-being of families. Applications/proposals must address how the project contributes to increasing ...

  • The American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) formally announces the forthcoming appointment of its Board of Directors Officers for the 2024 to 2025 term. The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled to occur during the 2024 AAFCS Annual Conference, ...

  • On March 14th, the AAFCS provided our recommendation to Advance CTE to establish Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) as an independent Career Cluster within the framework provided by Advance CTE. As highlighted in our letter, “Many industries ...