Plan now to "Dine In" on December 3rd!

​Since 2014, more than 400,000 commitments have been made to “dining in” on Family & Consumer Sciences Day. In 2018, the goal is to add 200,000 “Dining In” commitments. This year's initiative focuses on the social and emotional aspects of family mealtime.  The American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) chose December 3rd for Family & Consumer Sciences Day to honor AAFCS Founder Ellen Swallow Richards, first female graduate of and instructor at MIT.

Save the Date for the
2019 VAFCS - VEAFCS Annual Conference
March 29, 2019
(Pre-Conference on March 28, 2019)
Fort Magruder Hotel & Conference Center
6945 Pocahontas Trail
Williamsburg, Virginia  23185

2018 VAFCS/VEAFCS Annual Conference in Review

March 22-23, 2018
Doubletree by Hilton
Richmond - Midlothian

Join Our Ranks - Become a FCS Educator

There is a huge demand for family and consumer sciences educators in secondary schools, Extension,
​and higher education.

​We want you to learn how to become a family and consumer sciences educator.

Apply for 2019 VAFCS Awards

Do you know deserving high school or college seniors or FACS colleagues who are doing outstanding work in their schools or communities?  Consider nominating them for a VAFCS Award or Scholarship.

​ Applications are now available.

Stay Informed


Read the
November 2018
VAFCS Infograph here.

​Read the September 2018 International Federation of Home Economics Newsletter here.