What is FCCLA?

FCCLA is a nonprofit national vocational student organization for young
men and women in family and consumer sciences education in public
and private school through grade 12.


Family, Career and Community Leaders of America is a dynamic and effective
national student organization that helps young men and women become leaders and
address important personal, family, work and societal issues through family and
consumer sciences education.

Chapter projects focus on a variety of youth concerns, including teen pregnancy, parenting,
family relationships, substance abuse, peer pressure, environment, nutrition and fitness,
teen violence and career exploration.

Involvement in FCCLA offers members the opportunity to expand their leadership potential
and develop skills for life-planning, goal setting, problem solving, decision making, and interpersonal communication-necessary in the home and workplace.

 

Membership

FCCLA has a national membership of nearly 222,000 young men and women in nearly 8,000
local chapters.  There are 53 state associations including the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico,
 and the Virgin Islands.

Since its founding in 1945, FCCLA has involved more than nine million youth.  Former
members are eligible to become members of the Alumni and Associates.