ProgramCIP 19.0707

Family and Community Services

A program that focuses on the development and implementation of public, private, and voluntary support services for individuals, families, and localities and that prepares individuals to function in a variety of occupations promoting family life, and family/community development. Includes instruction in family systems, human development, social services, community social and economic development, social policy, voluntary sector activities, and outreach and community education.

Definition from U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics (CIP 2020).