The Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA, formerly known as the Future Homemakers of America, FHA) is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit career and technical student organization[1] for young men and women in family and consumer sciences education through grade 12 and postsecondary students.

[2] FCCLA's stated purpose is "To promote personal growth and leadership development through family and consumer sciences education.

"[3] FCCLA helps students and teachers focus on various youth concerns, including parenting, family relationships, substance abuse, peer pressure, sustainability, nutrition and fitness, teen violence, life skills, and career preparation.

For the southern states that had segregation, a sister organization was created for African Americans, called the "New Homemakers of America".

Monya Frazier from Florence, South Carolina was elected as the organization's first African American national president in July 1981.

In July 1986, Thomas Lucas from Milton, West Virginia was elected the organization's first male national president.

In July 2015, FCCLA hosted a "70 Years Strong" anniversary rally on Capitol Hill, advocating for improved home economics education in schools.

Each national program comes with resources, including lesson plans, activities, and project ideas for integration into FCS classrooms.

Final tuition scholarship award amounts and additional qualification requirements are determined by the sponsoring partner.

[19] Online Challenge Tests provide opportunities for FCCLA members to demonstrate college- and career-readiness skills in home economics and related occupations.

FCCLA will be piloting the opportunity for attendees to participate in challenge tests at the 2024 National Leadership Conference in Seattle, Washington.

Students are recognized for proficiency and achievement in chapter and individual projects, leadership skills, and career preparation.

There are more than 30 STAR Events students can choose to compete in, all of which recognize participants who demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and abilities to actively identify an issue concerning families, careers, or communities, research the topic, and develop and implement a project to advocate for positive change.

[23] Say Yes to FCS is a national outreach campaign designed to bring attention to home economics education as a valuable and viable career path.

FCS educators play a pivotal role in shaping the lives of individuals and communities, equipping them with essential life skills for both personal and professional success.

This initiative invites everyone to join in promoting the profound significance of FCS education and the immense impact it can have on the world.

[26] The national board of directors is the legal governing body of the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America.

The primary functions of the board of directors are to set policies related to program, personnel, and fiscal matters and to be responsible for sound management.

The board receives and acts upon the recommendations of the Executive Director relative to the management of personnel, program, and fiscal matters.

These youth leaders are elected annually at the National Leadership Conference to serve as the voice of FCCLA's more than 245,000 members nationwide.