Name and Acronym Use

FCCLA Chapters

When using the name "Family, Career and Community Leaders of America" or the acronym "FCCLA" in a printed piece's headline or body copy, the name/acronym may remain in the standard font used in the collateral. Use the approved fonts found in the Branding Guide for brand consistency.

  • Chapters are required to include their chapter name when using “Family, Career and Community Leaders of America” or the acronym “FCCLA.” 
    • The required format is:
      • (School/Chapter Name) Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, or
      • (School/Chapter Name) FCCLA
  • The same format is required to be used when incorporating FCCLA Chapter Officer titles.
    • The required format is: 
      • (School/Chapter Name) Family, Career and Community Leaders of America Chapter (Officer Title), or
      • (School/Chapter Name) FCCLA Chapter (Officer Title)
  • When using the name "Family, Career and Community Leaders of America" or the acronym "FCCLA" in a printed piece's headline or body copy, the name/acronym may remain in the standard font used in the collateral.
  • When using the FCCLA acronym on ANY promotional product or apparel piece with permission from National FCCLA or through Centricity, the FCCLA Logotype must be used. Follow the Logotype use rules in the Branding Guide.
  • When using the FCCLA name (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) on ANY promotional product or apparel piece with permission from National FCCLA or through Centricity, the name may only be depicted in one of the approved fonts listed in the Branding Guide.

FCCLA State Associations

When using the name "Family, Career and Community Leaders of America" or the acronym "FCCLA" in a printed piece's headline or body copy, the name/acronym may remain in the standard font used in the collateral. Use the approved fonts found in the Branding Guide for brand consistency.

  • State Associations are required to include their state association name when using "Family, Career and Community Leaders of America" or the acronym "FCCLA."
    • The required format is:
      • (State Name) Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, or
      • (State Name) FCCLA
  • The same format is required to be used when incorporating FCCLA State Officer titles.
    • The required format is: 
      • (State Name) Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (Officer Title), or
      • (State Name) FCCLA (Officer Title)
  • When using the FCCLA acronym on ANY promotional product or apparel piece, the FCCLA Logotype must be used. Follow the Logotype use rules in the Branding Guide.
  • When using the FCCLA name (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) on ANY promotional product or apparel piece with permission from National FCCLA or through Centricity, the name may only be depicted in one of the approved fonts listed in the Branding Guide. 

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