2. Family, Career and Community Leaders of America By: Iris Sánchez

3. What is Families First? Peer education program Better understand how families work learn skills to be strong family members

4. Families First offers Five units

5. 1. Families Today -- understand and celebrate families 2. You-Me-Us -- strengthen family relationships 3. Meet the Challenge -- overcome obstacles together

6. 4. Balancing Family and Career -- manage multiple responsibilities 5. Parent Practice -- learn to nurture children

7. *Units* Help the members focus their projects Members may complete one or several units

8. There is no specific way to start However “Families Today” is recommended for a good start

9. Gain National Recognition Download the: National FCCLA Programs Award ApplicationNational FCCLA Programs Award Application FCCLA National Headquarters Deadline: March 1, 2004. And submit to

10. Awards Top Middle School Award - $1,000 Top High School Award - $1,000 Runner-Up Award - $500

11. www.texasfccla.org Source For more information go to: