
FHA-HERO focuses on developing career and leadership skills for members to be successful in home, community and work life. The California Association FHA-HERO is the pre-professional organization for secondary students enrolled in Home Economics Careers and Technology programs in grades 6-12.
Students are able to sharpen their personal leadership and career skills by participating as members and officers in competitive recognition events, leadership development activities, and community service projects. The California Association FHA-HERO is sponsored by Home Economics Careers and Technology Programs, California Department of Education.

CTSO Conference
Members of California’s Career Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) participated in the first joint California Leadership Summit, May 4-8, 2009 in Sacramento. The seventy-two students representing schools from throughout the State learned about the legislative process as they represented DECA, FBLA, FFA, FHA-HERO, HOSA and SkillsUSA.