Family and Consumer Science (CIP 19.0000) programs are based on State Board of Education approved Michigan Life Management Education Content Standards and Benchmarks for programs K-12. FCS programs allow students the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills to become contributing members of society and function in multiple roles of day-to-day living and employment throughout their life cycle. FCS programs are considered non-wage earning career and technical education programs.

FCS programs develop student knowledge and skills in: interpersonal relationships, career and employability skills, characteristics of nurturing, human development, responsible decision-making, responsibility, personal and family wellness, effects of change, consumerism, effect of technology, and use of resources.

State-Approved programs can receive added cost funding for Parenthood education if the established criteria and reporting requirements are met.

Related Career and Technical Student Organization: Family, Community, and Career Leaders of America (FCCLA)

For more information on Family and Consumer Science Programs or FCCLA contact:

Department of Education
Office of Career and Technical Preparation
Family and Consumer Science Consultant
P.O. Box 30712
Lansing, MI 48909-7508
Phone: 517-373-3373