AAFCS Membership

Since 1909, the American Home Economics Association, now the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) has been the only national professional organization serving all those within the field. As a member of AAFCS, you automatically become a member of the North Carolina affiliate (NCAFCS), a powerful network of local members. North Carolina members meet together for board meetings and an annual state conference.

The benefits of AAFCS membership include:

• membership in AAFCS, the North Carolina affiliate, and a professional section and division
• networking with other Family and Consumer Sciences professionals
• a subscription to The Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences
• professional development opportunities
• representation in state and national governments;
• recognition through awards, fellowships, and grants
• opportunities for leadership development
• professional certification
• publishing opportunities
• public policy issues updates
• AAFCS job bank;
• consumer services and discounts and
• much more.