VA Dept. of Education, Office of Career and Technical Education Services

Family and Consumer Sciences

Office of Career and Technical Education

Program Goals, Vision and Mission

Program Goals

Family and Consumer Sciences programs facilitate student progress toward a set of unifying goals in the areas of academic achievement, cultural and environmental issues, health and safety, individual and family relations, leadership and workplace ethics, and application of technology. In schools, only one subject area directly addresses preparing students for adult roles, including work and family responsibilities. Family and Consumer Sciences is that subject area. All aspects of the Virginia program are directly connected to the following vision and mission statements.

Vision

Family and Consumer Sciences empowers individuals and families across the life span to manage the challenges of living and working in a diverse, global society. Our unique focus is on families, work, and their interrelationships.

Mission

The mission of Family and Consumer Sciences is to prepare students for family life, work life, and careers in the field 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 families, communities, and work environments.

Exemplifying 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 in family and work life.

Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift.
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For additional information about the Family and Consumer Sciences Program at the secondary level in the Commonwealth of Virginia contact:

Helen Fuqua
Specialist, Family and Consumer Sciences
Helen.Fuqua@doe.virginia.gov

Office of Career and Technical Education Services
Virginia Department of Education
P. O. Box 2120
Richmond, VA 23218-2120

804 225-2826 (office)
804 371-2456 (fax)

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