Utah Association of Family and Consumer Sciences

An affiliate of the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences


About Us
The Utah Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (UAFCS) ia a state affliate of the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS). AAFCS was founded in 1909. UAFCS is a non-profit professional organization whose purpose is to improve the quality of individual and family life.

The AAFCS is the only national organization represeting family and consumer sciences professionals across practive areas and content specializations.

Who Belongs to UAFCS

Members of the Utah Association of Family and Consumer Sciences represent a comprehensive cross section of the family and consumer sciences profession. Opportunities for involvement in the association occur at the national and state levels, as well as with colleagues in professional sections and subject-matter oriented divisions. Examples of career specialty areas in the professional sections and divisions include:

PROFESSIONAL SECTIONS		DIVISIONS
Colleges, Universities and Research Teachers and administrators of family and consumer sciences programs in four-year institutions and community colleges. Researchers on college or university campuses who add to the knowledge base of family and consumer issues.		Education and Technology Teachers in secondary schools and four-year institutions interested in curriculum development, methodology, planning and evaluation of family, consumer and vocational sciences programs
Extension Cooperative Extension educators and administrators of family and consumer sciences related to family issues employed at the county, state, and federal levels.		Apparel and Textiles Teachers of textiles and clothing courses at the secondary and college level as well as professionals in the apparel industry.
Business Family and consumer sciences professionals who work in the business sector to identify trends and integrate consumer needs into the design and marketing of consumer goods and services.		Family Economics & Resource Management Professionals interested in developing strategies for resource management.
Home and Community Community volunteers, full-time homemakers, free lance or part-time employees, and retired professionals who work to strengthen the profession within the community.		Family Relations & Human Development Professionals in the areas of human sexuality, gerontology, personal counseling and child care.
Human Services Specialists in health care or human service, social work, and the legal profession who provide support to families and individuals in need.		Nutrition, Health and Food Management Professionals promoting nutrition and the quality management of food production, sanitation and safety.
Elementary, Secondary, and Adult Education Encompasses a wide range of interests, from public/private school teachers to state vocational education office administrators.		Housing & Environment Professionals working to develop materials and equipment designs to sustain healthy lifestyles. Affordable and secure housing for the elderly and disabled is a primary concern.

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