CHILD DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES
Professional and trade associations, other organizations, and government agencies offer career information, connections
with individuals engaged in a career field, a sense of the issues and trends in the field, and resources. Many national and
international associations have local and student chapters that could serve as a resource for Home Economics Careers and
Technology career awareness, exploration, and preparation. The resources listed below provide a sample of those available.
American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (AAFCS)
400 N. Columbus Street, Suite 202
Alexandria, VA 22314
(800) 424-8080
(703) 706-4600
FAX (703) 706-4663
http://www.aafcs.org/
AAFCS is the only professional association dedicated to Family & Consumer Sciences professionals.
The association strives to improve the quality and standards of individual and family life by providing
educational programs, and influencing public policy through communication. Members focus on an
integrative approach to the reciprocal relationships among individuals, families and communities, as
well as the environments in which they function.
Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI)
17904 Georgia Ave., Suite 215
Olney, MD 20832
(800) 423-3563
(301) 570-2111
FAX (301) 570-2212
http://www.acei.org/
ACEI’s mission is to promote and support in the global community the optimal education and
development of children, from birth through early adolescence, and to influence the professional growth
of educators and the efforts of others who are committed to the needs of children in a changing society.
California Association for the Education of Young Children (CAEYC)
(916) 486-7750
950 Glenn Drive, Suite 150
FAX (916) 486-7765
Folsom, CA 95630
http://www.caeyc.org/
The state chapter of the National Association for the Education of Young Children’s mission is
dedicated to advancing the excellence throughout the early care and education profession.
Children’s Council of San Francisco
(415) 276-2900
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445 Church Street (@16 )
FAX (415) 392-2399
San Francisco, CA 94114
http://www.childrenscouncil.org/
The Children’s Council’s mission is to meet family needs for high-quality child care in all San Francisco
communities.
Council for Professional Recognition
(800) 424-4310
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2460 16 St.
FAX (202) 265-9090
Washington, DC 20009-3575
http://www.cdacouncil.org
Founded in 1985, the Council for Professional Recognition is a nonprofit organization that promotes
improved performance and recognition of professionals in early childhood care and education. The
Council administers the Child Development Associate (CDA) National Credentialing Program to assess
and credential early childhood care and education professionals.
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Home Economics Careers and Technology Web Site
(559) 278-4236
California State University, Fresno
FAX (559) 278-7824
5300 N. Campus Drive, FF 114
http://www.hect.org
Fresno, CA 93740-8019
California’s Home Economics Careers and Technology Education web site includes descriptions of
Consumer and Family Studies and the nine Home Economics Related Occupations Career Pathways as
well as resources and links for teachers. This site includes information about FHA-HERO the cocurricular student leadership and career development organization.
International Nanny Association (INA)
(888) 878-1477
191 Clarksville R.
FAX (508) 638-6462
Princeton Junction, NJ 08550-3111
http://www.nanny.org
The mission of the INA is to educate the public about nannies and their purpose in the family, as well as
promote the healthy development of children and families through quality in-home child care.
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
1313 L Street N.W., Suite 500
Washington, DC 20005
(800) 424-2460
(202) 232-8777
FAX (202) 328-1846
http://www.naeyc.org/
The NAEYC’s mission is to serve and act on behalf of the needs, rights, and well being of all young
children with primary focus on the provision of education and developmental services and resources.
National Association of Child Care Professionals (NACCP)
(800) 537-1118
P.O. Box 90723
http://www.naccp.org/
Austin, TX 78709
NACCP is committed to strengthening the skill level of leaders in the field of early child care and
education.
National Child Care Information Center (NCCIC)
(800) 616-2242
243 Church St. NW, 2nd floor
FAX (800) 716-2242
Vienne, VA 22180
http://www.nccic.org
The NCCIC, a service of the Child Care Bureau, is a national clearinghouse and technical assistance
center that provides comprehensive child care information resources and technical assistance services
to Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) Administrators and other key stakeholders.
National Child Care Association (NCCA)
Phone and FAX (800) 543-7161
2025 M St., Suite 800
http://www.nccanet.org
Washington, DC 20036
Since 1987, the mission of the NCCA is to promote the growth and safeguard the interest of quality
early childhood care and education, focusing on licensed, private providers of these services.
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Professional Association for Childhood Education (PACE)
300 Montgomery Street, Suite 200
San Francisco, CA 94194
(800) 924-2460
(415) 749-6851
FAX (415) 397-7223
http://www.pacenet.org/
PACE was established in 1955 to fill the legislation, education, and development needs of early child
care professionals. Their mission is to promote excellence in education and quality child care in private
center-based programs. They operate in over 1,000 centers serving more than 55,000 of California’s
children.
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