JNEAFCS 2020 Submission Link Available

The submission deadline for the Journal of NEAFCS is April 1, 2020.

The Journal of the National Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences is published annually by NEAFCS. It is a refereed journal on Extension Family and Consumer Sciences research and program evaluation. Content includes members' research, applied research and program impacts. Journal of the NEAFCS also includes award winners' reports.

The journal also serves as a communication tool for NEAFCS members. Articles provide information for the professional growth of NEAFCS members, as well as a forum for honoring members. Additionally, the journal serves as an external and internal public relations tool.

Click here to view Submission Guidelines.

The 2019 Journal of NEAFCS is now available for review. You can access it here. 

NEAFCS Offering Additional Scholarships for Upcoming PILD Virtual Conference

NEAFCS is now offering up to 42 additional scholarships for the upcoming PILD conference.  Due to concerns relating to COVID-19, PILD is now a virtual conference.

If you are a recipient of the 2020 PILD 1st Timer Scholarship, please do not apply again - your scholarship is still valid.  If you are not a first time attendee to PILD, you are welcome to apply for these new scholarships. Scholarships will be awarded on a first come, first serve basis.

This exciting opportunity to attend PILD from the comfort and safety of your own home also comes at a reduced registration rate of only $160.

This conference will provide participants with enhanced advocacy and public policy education skills that will allow you to expand your greater toolbox for telling your Extension success stories to community leaders and elected representatives.

Even if you do not receive one of our available scholarships, we urge you to participate in this unique opportunity. 

To view the guidelines and apply for the NEAFCS PILD Scholarship, please fill out the online form here. 

The virtual PILD Conference will be held April 6-7, which will allow you to participate from the safety of your own home.  You can view the modified schedule for the conference here.  To register for PILD, please visit: https://www.jcep.org/pild.  PILD will likely use the Zoom platform.  All registrants will participate in the plenary sessions, including the keynote and cap-note speakers.  You will be automatically directed to virtual breakout session rooms based on what you signed up for.  Everyone will return to the group meeting at the end of each session.

NEAFCS Members Only Webinars 

Wednesday, May 13, 2020
NEAFCS: Making the most of your adventure!  
3:00 PM Eastern, 2:00 PM Central

Description:
The focus of the webinar will be introducing newer NEAFCS members to the benefits of this association and encouraging them to become more involved at both the affiliate and national level. The webinar will cover NEAFCS member resources, the value of Annual Session, and how to take advantage of committee and leadership opportunities within the association. Additionally, it will introduce the association’s mentoring program and gather feedback on members’ mentoring needs.

Presenters: Rick Griffiths, New Mexico; Gina Lucas, Missouri; Lori Hayungs, Iowa

To register, login to the Webinar Members Only website here - https://neafcs.memberclicks.net/webinars?servId=4930

We know your schedules are changing due to the outbreak of COVID-19. Many of you may now find yourselves at home. What better time to get some excellent continuing education in the form of the NEAFCS Webinars we have archived over the years?

We've arranged the archives by subject area on the Archive Page located here (you'll need to log into the website to access it): https://www.neafcs.org/webinar-archives

2020 Annual Session 

Snowbird Resort ~ Snowbird, UT
September 14-17, 2020
#NEAFCS2020

Book Your Hotel Room Today! 

We invite you to join your colleagues to “Experience Life Elevated” at 8,000- 11,000 ft. where you will be granted ample opportunities both on- and off-site to:

• Explore opportunities to inspire a sense of purpose
• Engage with new and experienced colleagues
• Elevate personal and professional commitment
• Embrace prospects to find clarity of purpose
• Energize and set a customized course to success

Information including hotel, transportation, 2020 Annual Session App and more can now be found on the website here.

2020 Annual Session App is Here! 

We  Our Partner Members

Welcome to the National Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences

• Food preparation, food safety and nutrition
• Financial Management
• Healthy Lifestyles
• Home & work environment and safety
• Relationship and parenting skills
• and much more!