WELCOME

CATFACS Winter Conference
January 28-30, 2010

The Colorado Association Teachers of Family
and Consumer Sciences (CATFACS) provides guidance
to members in the curriculum areas of human growth
and development, housing, food and nutrition, apparel
and merchandising, financial management, personal behavior
and independent living skills.

Family and Consumer Science Teachers prepare students for family and work life by providing opportunities to develop the knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviors needed for:

Strengthening the well-being of individuals and families across the lifespan.
Becoming responsible citizens and leaders in family, community and work settings.
Promoting optimal nutrition and wellness across the lifespan.
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 family, community and work environments.
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.