Dear Family and Consumer Sciences Professionals,
We are excited to invite you to our IAFCS Annual Spring Conference, taking place on Friday, March 14th, 2025! This year’s event, "FACS to the MAX", promises to be a day filled with professional development, networking, and fun!
The day will feature a variety of engaging sessions and activities, including:
This will be a day of learning, collaboration, and inspiration you won't want to miss!
Registration information: Please use this link for registration. Conference registration cut off date is February 28th. Please use PayPal or send checks made payable to ILAFCS. Once registration has taken place, an invoice will be emailed with detailed billing information.
**If you need a letter explaining the day for approval from your employer, feel free to make a copy and edit using this link for the template letter**
We look forward to enjoying the day with you that is sure to be "FACS to the MAX!"
Monica Hernandez
President
We are excited to invite you to our IAFCS Annual Spring Conference, taking place on Friday, March 14th, 2025! This year’s event, "FACS to the MAX", promises to be a day filled with professional development, networking, and fun!
- Who: Any FCS related professional
- When: Friday, March 14th, 2025 check in begins promptly at 8:00 AM (bagels, cream cheese, and coffee will be available)
- Where: College of DuPage SRC, Glen Ellyn, IL
- Community Service Project: Family Shelter Service (Domestic Abuse Shelter) of Wheaton, IL - please donate directly through their AMAZON wishlist.
The day will feature a variety of engaging sessions and activities, including:
- Illinois State University Keynote Speakers offering insights into the latest trends and developments in Family and Consumer Sciences and FCS Education
- A tour of College of DuPage's Hospitality and Interior Design facilities.
- Roundtable Discussions on key topics in our field
- Updates from the ILAFCS Executive Board during a catered lunch, which is included with your registration
- A hands-on afternoon session with Mrs. Mahoopagee, a cookie expert. Where we’ll learn how to decorate cookies using royal icing and be able to take cookies home.
This will be a day of learning, collaboration, and inspiration you won't want to miss!
Registration information: Please use this link for registration. Conference registration cut off date is February 28th. Please use PayPal or send checks made payable to ILAFCS. Once registration has taken place, an invoice will be emailed with detailed billing information.
**If you need a letter explaining the day for approval from your employer, feel free to make a copy and edit using this link for the template letter**
We look forward to enjoying the day with you that is sure to be "FACS to the MAX!"
Monica Hernandez
President
IFACSTA Annual State Conference
The IFACSTA conference will be held in East Peoria, Illinois at the Embassy Suites Conference Center on July 14th and 15th, 2025. More details to come regarding cost, hotel reservations, and sessions. Mark your calendars!
The IFACSTA conference will be held in East Peoria, Illinois at the Embassy Suites Conference Center on July 14th and 15th, 2025. More details to come regarding cost, hotel reservations, and sessions. Mark your calendars!