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The mission of Family and Consumer Sciences Education is to prepare students for family life, work life, and careers in Family and Consumer Sciences by providing opportunities to develop the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors needed for

• Strengthening the well-being of individuals and families across the life span.
• Becoming responsible citizens and leaders in family, community, and work settings.
• Promoting optimal nutrition and wellness across the life span.
• Managing resources to meet the material needs of individuals and families.
• Balancing personal, home, family, and work lives.
• Using critical and creative thinking skills to address problems in diverse environments.
• Successful life management, employment, and career development.
• Functioning effectively as providers and consumers of goods and services.
• Appreciating human worth and accepting responsibility for one's actions and success.

Source: From National Standards for Family and Consumer Sciences Education, by the National Association of State Administrators for Family and Consumer Sciences (NASAFACS), 1998, Decatur, GA: V-TECS Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.