| Family and Consumer Sciences Links American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences The only professional association dedicated to Family & Consumer Sciences professionals. AAFCS strives to improve the quality and standards of individual and family life by providing educaitonal programs, influencing public policy and through communication. More than 10,000+ members work to empower individuals, strengthen families, and enable communities. Our members focus on an integrative approach to the reciprocal relationships among individuals, families and communities, as well as the environments in which they function. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ AAFCS Membership For the cost of a great pair of shoes you can be an active participant with over 10,000 other members in a mission which works in uniting generations for lifelong well-being and strives to improve the quality and standards of individual and family life through educational programs and influencing public policy.
It's just another way in which you can be a force for good in an often less than perfect world. For information on becoming a state and national member link through the above web site or go directly to... ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ International Federation for Home Economics Professionals working to address global issues across cultures worldwide. International Federation for Home Economics Web Site Learn about IFHE and how to join this exciting global association ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ AAFCS Certification and Professional Development Professional development within the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences encompasses: the Certification Program; the Accreditation Program; and numerous opportunities to assume leadership roles, publish in the Association's professional journals, and enhance personal knowledge and skills through participation in meetings, seminars, and workshops at district, state, and national levels. Certification is based on individual mastery of knowledge common and essential to all family and consumer sciences professionals as verified by a minimum of a baccalaureate degree and successful completion of the National Family and Consumer Sciences Examination. The AAFCS Certification Program is designed to:
For information about certification or professional development as a Family and Consumer Sciences professional (CFCS), go directly to... ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Washington Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Educators The mission of family and consumer sciences education is to prepare students for family life, work life, and careers in family and consumer sciences by providing opportunities to develop the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors needed for:
Family and Consumer Sciences Education Association The Family and Consumer Sciences Education Association (FCSEA) is a voluntary organization of family and consumer sciences educators and others associated with or interested in family and consumer sciences instruction in schools and colleges. Family and consumer sciences educators are dedicated to helping each individual help him or herself through a better understanding and control of family and community life. They work to improve the quality of family and consumer sciences instruction and to broaden the scope of the curriculum. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy WAFCS is proud to be a supporter of Jump$tart Washington, a coalition of key stakeholders advocating and promoting financial literacy. The Coalition's direct objective is to encourage curriculum enrichment to insure that basic personal financial management skills are attained during the K-12 educational experience. The wheels of education do not need to be reinvented, they simply require balance. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Consumer Jungle is a web-based program that helps turn high school students into savvy consumers without putting them to sleep. There's something for everyone. Students will discover a host of on-line games, and teachers will find free classroom materials. There's even something for parents - a section filled with tips on how to help the young adults in their lives find their way safely through the real world. New to Consumer Jungle is our Consumer Awareness section which is filled with general tips and resources for consumers. Washington State Dairy Council The Washington State Dairy Council supports nutrition education for all. They have new materials now available to introduce the new U.S. dietary intake guidelines, now called "My Pyramid." Their web site is located at http://www.eatsmart.org ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Washington State Beef Commission Beef information in Washington is just a point and click away. A resource for Washington's consumers, kids, health professionals, educators, retailers and foodservice professionals. Brought to you by Washington's beef producers at www.wabeef.org ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ The Historical Beginnings of the Washington Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Learn about Ellen Powell Dabney, the founder of Washington Association of Family and Consumer Sciences! If you are a part of a family and consumer science related profession and would like your group listed here, please contact us at wafcspid@msn.com with information about your group and the URL. |
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