Governing Principles

Vision
The American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences is recognized as the driving force in bringing people together to improve the lives of individuals, families, and communities.

Mission
The mission of the American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences is to provide leadership and support for professionals whose work assists individuals, families, and communities in making informed decisions about their well being, relationships, and resources to achieve optimal quality of life.

Core Values
The American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences:

• Believes in the family as a fundamental unit of society.
• Embraces diversity and values all people.
• Is dedicated to life-long learning and diverse scholarship.
• Prepares new professionals.
• Exemplifies integrity and ethical behavior.
• Seeks new ideas and is open to change.
• Promotes an integrative and holistic approach to the Body of Knowledge.