Our
Story
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), formally known as Future Homemakers of America, was founded at a convention in Chicago, Illinois when 29 Home Economic leaders came together with the idea of creating one national student organization aimed at preparing today’s students to be tomorrow’s leaders in the home and workplace. On June 11, 2020, FCCLA celebrated its 75th anniversary and legacy of making a difference in families, careers, and communities across America.
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Since 1945, FCCLA has been addressing important personal, work, and societal issues through Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) education—previously known as Home Economics. At its height, the organization’s membership peaked at 607,175 with members from 53 state associations, including Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, and Bo Jackson are a few of FCCLA’s most nationally recognized alumni.
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Today, more than ten million students have been involved in FCCLA and have changed countless lives around the country by participating in National Programs, competing in Competitive Events, exploring Career Pathways, and attending national conferences. FCCLA continues to be the only Career and Technical Student Organization focused on preparing youth for careers that support families and strengthens members employability skills by preparing students to be college-and career-ready.
Historical Logos
FCCLA's brand has had a vast history that has grown with the needs of its members and affiliates. The following are the historical logos of the organization.
New Homemakers of America
1945 - 1965
FCCLA
1999-Present
Future Homemakers of America
1945 - 1977
Georgia FCCLA Logo
Emblem with Tagline
HERO
1971 - 1977
Georgia FCCLA Logo
The Swoop
FHA-HERO
1977 - 1999
Georgia FCCLA Logo
Stacked
FCCLA Logos
The FCCLA logo was designed with not only the logo mark and tagline in mind but also the logotype. A logotype represents a logo's "verbal" aspect and is primarily composed of the organization's name or acronym.
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FCCLA Tagline Logo
The FCCLA Tagline Logo represents the organization's dedication to empowering its members to reach their full potential. The prominent collegiate lettering highlights the organization's emphasis on education and student leadership. The swooping arch symbolizes the dynamic and forward-thinking nature of FCCLA as it continually strives towards new horizons and opportunities for growth.
Video Collection
Discover the rich history and lasting impact of FCCLA and Georgia FCCLA through our collection of YouTube videos. These videos highlight our organization's journey and achievements over the years. Watch and see how FCCLA has shaped leaders, transformed communities, and inspired countless members to make a difference.
Our
Timeline
1917
President Woodrow Wilson signed the first national vocational education act into law.
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1920
High school home economics students formed home economics clubs.
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1944
29 Home Economics (presently known as Family and Consumer Sciences) leaders met in Chicago, IL, with the idea of creating one national student organization.
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1945
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Future Homemakers of America was founded in Chicago, IL.
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The first issue of "Teen Times" (the national magazine for FHA) was published.
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FHA is co-sponsored by the American Home Economics Association (AHEA) and the US Office (now the US Department of Education).
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Georgia is the second state to be chartered.
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Georgia FHA was the first to have a full-time State Adviser, Mrs. Janette Barber.
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First State President and Georgia's first National officer was Pat Randolph (Mrs. Richard B. Russell III)
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1948
The first national Future Homemakers of America meeting was held in Kansas City when the national constitution was ratified.
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1965
New Homemakers of America, a similar organization in predominantly Black schools, merged with FHA, making the Georgia Association of FHA the fourth largest in the USA.
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1966
Future Homemakers of America's membership peaked at 607,175.
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1971
Occupational home economics was included with Home Economics Related Occupations (HERO) and the new HERO emblem was distributed.
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1977
FHA emblem was changed to the Future Homemakers of America - Home Economics Related Occupations emblem.
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1982
National Meeting was held in Georgia for the first time.
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1983
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FHA National headquarters and leadership center in Reston, VA was dedicated.
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National FHA began hosting a series of region Cluster Meetings across the US.
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STAR Events were introduced. The first three STAR Events developed were Job Interview, Illustrated Talk, and Chapter Activities.
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1985
The Adviser Newsletter was introduced for chapter advisers.
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1990
The Georgia FHA State Executive Council was reduced to 12 state officers.
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1995
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Family and Consumer Sciences became the new name of the Home Economics profession.
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We celebrated the 50th anniversary of Future Homemakers of America.
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76 honorees were inducted into FHA's Leadership Hall of Fame at the National Leadership Conference in Washington D.C.
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1999
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​At the national convention in Boston, MA, Future Homemakers of America was changed to Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America.
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The FCCLA Logo was introduced with its swooping arrow arch.
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2003
The "Ultimate Leadership Experience" tagline was adopted.
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2005
The first all four-color Teen Times was sent to all nationally affiliated FCCLA members.
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2009
FCCLA/LifeSmarts Knowledge Bowl was introduced as a new competitive event.
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2011
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FCCLA Leadership Academy was launched to provide opportunities and recognition to any FCCLA member seeking leadership development.
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Technology-based, Online STAR Events and a new type of competitive event, Skill Demonstration Events, were included in the newly named Competitive Events Guide.
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2015
National FCCLA hosted a "70 Years Strong" anniversary rally on Capitol Hill, drawing thousands of FCCLA members to advocate for strong Family and Consumer Sciences education in schools.
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2020
Georgia FCCLA Region Officer leadership program transitioned to Region Officer Teams, allowing up to three members per region to represent Georgia FCCLA on the region level.