CTSO Guide.pdf

Family, Career and Community Leaders of
America (FCCLA)
Year founded: 1945
Membership divisions: Middle level, high school, alumni
and associates, and honorary
Total annual membership: 220,000+
States with chapters: 50, including District of Columbia,
U. S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico
Local chapters: 7,000+
International chapters: Future Homemakers of Japan, FHJ
Applicable course work: Family and Consumer Sciences classes
including human relations; food
production services; early childhood
development; textiles and apparel;
housing, interiors and furnishings;
hospitality; financial literacy; health
and nutrition; and tourism and recreation
Focus areas of chapters: Career Connection, Community Service,
Families Acting for Community
Traffic Safety (FACTS), Families First
(family relations), Financial Fitness,
STOP the Violence (Students Taking
On Prevention), Student Body (nutrition
and fitness), and various leadership
programs and opportunities
Competitive program levels:
STAR Events (Students Taking Action with Recognition)
are competitive events in which members are
recognized for proficiency and achievement in chapter
and individual projects, leadership skills, and career
preparation. STAR Events offer individual skill devel-
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