Feature Friday

National Farm to School Month is celebrated in October! This is a time to celebrate the connection between food, farmers, and schools. Join in the celebration with the great curriculum resources shared as part of the September VPD Module: Farm to Culinary Classroom: Incorporating Farming and Food Justice into Culinary Curriculum!

Watch and learn now on the new platform THINK FCS!

Today we feature the AAFCS 2024 Leadership Summit!! This weekend we gather in Kansas City, MO to learn best practices and expand connections!

Show your school spirit!! Wear your favorite college colors today!!

What colors are you wearing?

August is Family Fun Month!! There is still time to celebrate! Enjoy an extra moment of quality time with those you love the most! 

What is your favorite activity to do with your family?

Each August 17 we celebrate National Nonprofit Day! AAFCS thanks all who support us in the work we do!! 

Get out your marshmallows, chocolate, and graham crackers! It's National S'mores Day!! 

Recipe: Homemade Marshmallows 

Recipe: S'mores Dip 

Happy National Coloring Book Day!! Celebrate and download our AAFCS coloring book page! 

Click here to download! 

Let’s celebrate the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 34th Anniversary! National Disability Independence Day marks the anniversary of the signing of the ADA. The ADA works to ensure all people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else.

Click here to learn more about the ADA! 

AAFCS celebrated National World Watercolor Month at our 2024 conference with a watercolor painting contest!

Did you know? According to the CDC, approximately 1 in 5 children in America have obesity?

Family and Consumer Science professionals are active in providing support, research, resources, and programs to improve the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities.

This weekend AAFCS is at the FCCLA National Leadership Conference in Seattle, WA! Stop by booth #804 on Sunday and Monday to say hi!

Welcome to our 2024-2025 Board of Directors!!

View our Board of Directors page here to learn more about our leaders! 

Did you know? Flag Day is celebrated on June 14 to celebrate the adoption of the US flag in 1777!

Today we feature the AAFCS 2024 Annual Conference!! This weekend we gather together to celebrate and elevate FCS!

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Join AAFCS in destigmatizing mental health and increasing public awareness!

Participate in NAMI's "Take the Moment" campaign, access resources, and continue learning about mental health here! 

Today we celebrate National Child Care Provider Day! Thank you to all the child care providers, teachers, and other educators working with children! We celebrate and recognize all that you do!!

Happy National Textiles Day! Today we recognize and celebrate the important role textiles play in our lives! 

Have you taken or taught a FCS Textiles class before?

AAFCS featured by partner Jump$tart in their publication "Financial Fridays"

Read the article as AAFCS shares more about its advocacy program, efforts to move financial literacy forward, and financial certifications. Read here!

Read Issue 115.2 of the Journal of Family & Consumer Sciences "Exploring Financial and Operational Wellbeing" as you continue to celebrate Financial Literacy Month! Find the Journal here!

April is Financial Literacy Month! Check out the Pre-Professional and Professional Certifications that AAFCS has to offer!

Pre-PAC information here! 

CPFFE information here!

Join us in June for the 2024 AAFCS Annual Conference!! Today is the last day to register with early bird pricing!!

Register now here! 

Happy Women's History Month!! AAFCS celebrates International Women's Day! 

March is National Nutrition Month! Check out the Pre-Professional and Professional Certifications that AAFCS has to offer! 

Pre-PAC: Food Science Fundamentals
Pre-PAC: Nutrition, Food, and Wellness
Professional Certification: Certified Nutrition and Wellness Educator

Individuals that IMPACT: Dr. Gwendolyn Newkirk
Gwendolyn is an exceptional FCS professional who has made a great impact on the Family and Consumer Sciences field throughout her career!
More information about Gwendolyn and her work can be found here!

Individuals that IMPACT: Julia R. Miller-Arline and Dr. Gladys Gary Vaughn
Julia and Gladys are two exceptional FCS professionals who have done great things for Family and Consumer Sciences throughout their careers!
More information about both individuals and their work can be found here. 

African Americans in the Human Sciences: Challenges and Opportunities 
This book explores the role and experience of African American women scholars and educators in the field of human, family, and consumer sciences. More information here! 
Fun Fact: This book was co-edited by AAFCS members! 

Individuals that IMPACT: Margaret Murray Washington
Murray was a powerful historical figure who helped expand opportunities for African Americans and women through education (1865-1925).
Fun Fact: She led the domestic science department at Tuskegee University!

Calling all early childhood educators! Let's celebrate!! Today is National Preschool Health and Fitness Day! A day to raise awareness and promote healthy habits in preschool children. Read more about the importance of today and ideas to celebrate here. 

Read the feature article in the latest issue of the Journal of Family & Consumer Sciences! “Mentoring: Perspectives for a Diverse FCS Profession” by Nina Roofe, Barbara Stewart, Kimberley Sartain, Jolie Jackson, Alicia Landry is available on the AAFCS website now!

A New Virtual Professional Development Module is now available for viewing on demand! Elevating FCS Marketing with Janet Fox, PhD and Christopher T. Sneed, PhD! Check it out here.

Join AAFCS as we Feature FCS on Fridays! Highlighting programs, services, members, conferences, and much more through social media and on the AAFCS website! Download the graphics to share on your social media platforms!