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 South Carolina affiliate (SCAFCS), a powerful network of local members. South Carolina members meet together for board meetings and an annual state conference.
Membership Benefits
The benefits of AAFCS membership include:
- membership in AAFCS, the South 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.
Our By-Laws (Updated
8/2008)
Membership Applications
Professionals and students can complete the interactive online or printable form of the AAFCS Membership Applications here.
FCS Educational Opportunities in South Carolina
South Carolina has three institutions of higher education which offer Family and Consumer Sciences programs, as well as providing FCS student chapters. The three South Carolina universities are: