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What is FCCLA?

Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America

Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is a national Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) for students in Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) education in public and private schools. FCCLA offers intra-curricular resources and opportunities for students to pursue careers that support families. Since 1945, FCCLA members have made a difference in their families, jobs, and communities by addressing important personal, work, and societal issues through Family and Consumer Sciences education.

FCCLA Creed

We are the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America. We face the future with warm courage and high hope. For we have the clear consciousness of seeking old and precious values. For we are the builders of homes, homes for America's future, homes where living will be the expression of everything good and fair, homes where truth and love and security and faith will be realities, not dreams. We are the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America. We face the future with warm courage and high hope.

FCCLA MOTTO

Toward New Horizons

FCCLA Purpose

The purpose of FCCLA is to foster personal growth and prepare individuals for adulthood. It emphasizes the significance of family and community and encourages personal development while highlighting the importance of taking on responsibilities. This organization also focuses on promoting global cooperation and understanding between generations. It prepares members for various societal roles and shows the value of Family and Consumer Sciences and related occupations.

“About FCCLA.” (2019). Fcclainc.org. https://fcclainc.org/about

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WHAT IS AAFCS?

American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences

American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) elevates the profession by inspiring research, leadership, and service to empower individuals, families and communities. Individuals, families, and communities are achieving optimal quality of life assisted by competent, caring professionals whose expertise is continually updated through AAFCS. (AAFCS, 2019)."

“About - American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences.” (2019). Aafcs.org. https://www.aafcs.org/about/about-aafcs

IFCSE

Iowa Family and Consumer Sciences Educators

Iowa Family and Consumer Sciences Educators helps to ensure quality FCS curriculum to Iowa's FCS programs in middle and high schools. They also provide guidance on career pathways and employability skills.

“About IFCSE.” Iowa Family and Consumer Sciences Educators. https://ifcse.weebly.com/about.html

ACTE

Association of Career and Technical Education

Association of Career and Technical Education (2025), helps empower educators to provide quality CTE (Career and Technical Education) programs that help student develop skills essential for a competitive workforce and career success.

“ACTE’s Strategic Direction.” (2025). Association for Career & Technical Education. https://www.acteonline.org/about/acte-mission-standards/