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Advance Your Career. Expand Your Network. Strengthen Families and Communities.

Join 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.

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AAFCS Helps You to Grow and Succeed

Be Part of the National Voice for FCS

"I have a stronger voice because I belong to AAFCS."

AAFCS helps members:

Advocate for FCS at local, state, and national levels
Advocate for themselves
Access data, talking points, and advocacy resources
Increase awareness of the profession
Influence educational and workforce policy discussions

Advance Your Career and Expertise

"AAFCS helps me stay relevant and advance professionally."

AAFCS helps members:

Access professional learning and credentials
Stay current on emerging issues and innovations
Advance in their leadership journey
Grow professionally across all career stages

Belong to a National Community of Professionals

"I am connected to people who understand my work and support my success."

AAFCS helps members:

Build networks across FCS disciplines
Connect with mentors and emerging leaders
Participate in conferences and communities
Collaborate across education, Extension, business, industry, and higher education

Shape the Future of the Profession

"My involvement helps ensure the future of Family and Consumer Sciences."

AAFCS helps members:

Develop leadership skills
Mentor future professionals
Support recruitment into FCS careers
Strengthen the future workforce
Define a modern FCS identity

Membership Rates

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

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Membership Type	Best for	Annual Cost
Student	Individuals enrolled in College-level coursework. Note: AAFCS has two programs available which provides complementary membership for new high school graduates. More here	$50
AHE New Grad	Recent graduates of an AAFCS Assembly of Higher Education College/ University. More here	Free
Professional	Individuals working in one of 350 FCS occupations, a supporting industry, and supporters of FCS.	$150 ($100 for first year)
Emeritus	Retired Professionals	$100

Annual membership rates cover one year of membership.

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Become part of a community dedicated to advancing Family and Consumer Sciences and supporting professionals across the nation.

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