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Introducing AAFCS

Posted September 26, 2023, 2:19 PM. Updated September 26, 2023, 2:19 PM.

Introducing AAFCS - Family & Consumer Sciences - The people-centered sciences

AAFCS elevates the profession by inspiring research, leadership, and service to empower individuals, families and communities. It is a field of study focused on the science and the art of living and working well in our complex world.

AAFCS CORE VALUES

Association members:
  • Believe in the family as a fundamental unit of society.
  • Embrace diversity and value all people.
  • Support life-long learning and diverse scholarship.
  • Exemplify integrity and ethical behavior.
  • Seek new ideas and initiatives and embrace change.
  • Promote an integrative and holistic approach, aligned with the FCS body of knowledge, to support professionals who work with individuals, families, and communities.

AAFCS Primary Areas of Focus Include:

  • Culinary arts, hospitality, and tourism
  • Education and training
  • Food science and nutrition
  • Health management and wellness
  • Housing and interior design
  • Human/child development and human relations
  • Personal and family finance
  • Textiles, apparel, and retailing
Sustainable practices, consumerism, and leadership principles are woven throughout the content areas. 
FCS-Related Youth Organization

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

The Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Body of Knowledge is the current framework that serves as the foundation for the field. Click here for an overview and explanation of the FCS Body of Knowledge. To learn more about the development and evolution of the FCS Body of Knowledge, check out the AAFCS E-Book - Family and Consumer Sciences Compendium Series: Volume 1, Body of Knowledge.
To learn more about the FCS brand usage, guidelines, and supporting materials, see our visit the Family & Consumer Sciences Brand page. You may also want to reference the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for additional information on AAFCS and FCS.