Family & Consumer Sciences
(FSA)
The Family Science Association is an independent organization of professionals (and students) who have joined together to strengthen and enhance the family science profession. The FSA strives to enhance the teaching of family science, promote the study and understanding of professional issues, and improve the quality of information, knowledge, and education about family science.
(AAFCS)
The American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences is one of the oldest professional societies in the United States. Founded in 1909, its purpose is to improve the quality and standards of individual and family life through programs that educate, influence public policy, disseminate information and publish research findings. The association's over 12,000 members focus on an integrative approach to the reciprocal relationships among individuals, families and communities, as well as the environments in which they function.