What's New

Welcome to the new VAFCS website. The new style, icon and logos, provided by AAFCS, will help VAFCS, AAFCS and all the affiliates "stand out as an organization dedicated to the FCS community," said Carolyn Jackson, CFCS Executive Director.

 

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Branding the FCS Profession

 

A new logo to represent the field of Family & Consumer Sciences as a profession was introduced at the 2011 AAFCS Annual Conference in Phoenix. This icon was designed to capture the essence of FCS:
To Create Healthy
and Sustainable Families.

 

Family & Consumer Sciences

 

The design of the new icon embodies the connection experienced between all individuals touched by FCS, while the use of various silhouette figures depict the diversity that accompanies today’s representation of family. Vibrant colors found in the icon bring to life the physical, emotional, and mental energies shared among individuals, families, and communities impacted by FCS.

Through consistent use of this icon, FCS will experience increased brand awareness and recognition both internally and externally, creating a clear, unified voice within the field as well as today’s complex society.

VAFCS Newsletters


Winter, 2012

Fall, 2011

For further back issues of the VAFCS newsletter please contact Kay Burke


VAFCS Publications


BPA Safety

Presented to Virginia Legislators, February, 2011


Taking Control of Your Health Affects Everybody

Brochure distributed at "Taking it to the Streets" event at the

State Fair of Virginia, October 2011


Other FCS Organization News


AAFCS Newsletters

Home Economics News, IFHE newsletter. Contact VAFCS at bbkburke@tds.net


MINT, the Membership Information Network Tipsheet, for affialite leaders


The Journal of Family & Consumer Sciences, the offcial publication of the AAFCS


FCSRJ , Family & Consumer Sciences Research Journal


In The Know—AAFCS Student Unit newsletter, older issues found here


Often Asked Questions About the Virginia Association of Family and Consumer Sciences


What is the relationship between VAFCS and AAFCS?


An FCS professional joins the national association, the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) and then belongs to her state affiliate (VAFCS) as well. State affiliates share goals, objectives and missions with national but put their own flavor on what they choose to do to reach those goals, objectives and missions.


What are the benefits of belonging to these organizations?


The networking and leadership opportunities are endless.

The professional development offered through association meetings and webinars are enriching, educational and PDU credits can be earned. Accredidations in various practice fields can be earned. The research journals, newsletters, scholarships and career connections are a few of the many more reasons to join.


What other benefits do AAFCS/VAFCS members have?


Newsletters (three times a year)
Access to a roster of members
Discounts on meeting fees
Discounts on Webinars
Discounts on insurance and promotional items


How do I become a member?


Email: membership 
Call AAFCS at 703 706 4600 or 800 424 8080
Click here to join
OR:
Contact the VAFCS Executive Director, Kay Burke here


How can I support this organization?


Write a tax deductible check to VAFCS
Direct it to: