WHY JOIN FCA?

Networking: Opportunity to meet and get to know other counselors in the state; Exchange information and hear about new ideas; Mentor new counselors or be mentored; Form relationships that may lead to future job opportunities

7 Divisions/5 Regions: Join a division of your choice related to your professional field (School, Career, Multicultural, Spiritual, Education & Supervision, LGBTQ+, Marriage & Family); Geographical regions allow you to practice specific networking

Discounted student conference fees and workshops offering CEU's

Online Job Bank: View open and available job opportunities, Members only benefit

Emerging Leader programs and professional networking: Statewide conference as well as division or local opportunities; Train counselors to become leaders at local, division, region, state, and national levels

Opportunities to make presentations and volunteer: Get involved and build your vita or resume through many opportunities

Liaisons Monitor, Advocate, and Collaborate: Represents counselors with the state Legislature, with School Boards, and local state officials; Advocates for professional counseling and our clients in State Legislature; Educates legislators, local officials, and school board members about the importance of counseling and its benefits for children and adults; Lobbies to have professional counselors included in appropriate legislation

Webinar Library: Free online content for members only 

Guidelines Newsletter: Emailed to members quarterly; Contains information about current issues, best practices, research and updates about the association

Advocacy: Educate the public regarding professional counselors and their credentials; Educate about why one would want to utilize the services of professional counselors and how to find one locally; Helps the public recognize the role/importance of professional counselors; Advocates for our clients