The American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) is the only national forum where K-12 teachers, university educators and corporate executives collaborate to improve the quality of individual and family life. We are 10,000+ professionals who educate and influence generations of American consumers in our classrooms, our companies, and our communities.

Learn more about us and how to join.

What's New

• 2005 Conference Proposal Submissions - Get details.
• Back to School Press Kit - Get details.
• AAFCS' New Address and Moving Schedule - As of August 30, 2004, AAFCS will be in a new Alexandria location for the next two years.
• AAFCS in the News - View and download the television interview with the AAFCS 2004 National Teacher of the Year and news coverage of the AAFCS 2004 Expo in San Diego.
• Knoxville FAQ's - Do you have questions about the decision to relocate Headquarters to Knoxville? See the answers here in Frequently Asked Questions.
• Cornell University Library Online - A vast resource of books and journals in Home Economics and related disciplines.
• New Book - Family and Community Policy - Get details.

Featured Resources

• For Classroom Teachers: AAFCS Directory of Online Resources. Designed to save you time in preparing lesson plans and purchasing classroom materials.
• Document Library: Look here for various useful documents and forms.
• PR/Media Tool Kit: Now you can better educate the public about the valuable contributions family and consumer sciences professionals make to individual, family and community well-being!
• State Affiliate Directory: An up-to-date directory listing of state affiliate presidents with their contact information and website address.
• Latest eNewsletter: The FACS, October 2004.

AAFCS Mailing Lists

You can now manage your subscriptions to eNewsletters and other promotional and informational emails. Sign up for The FACS, In The Know, and other informative newsletters.