Early 2000's - several universities were conducting research & offering courses on coaching within the family sciences field
2013 - a group of individuals began corresponding on the work they were doing, more related to coaching techniques than therapy or consulting.
Feb., 2014 - initial online meetings were conducted with interested individuals
March, 2014 - first survey was distributed regarding programs offering coaching certification
End of 2014 - FAPCEC (Family and Parent Coaching Exploratory Committee) was established with almost 50 interested professionals participating
2015 - almost 100 interested professionals participating in some way; first webinars were held; committees were established
Oct., 2015 - strategic planning session held in New Hampshire - mission, vision, goals identified; formal name and website chosen - Family Life Coaching Association;
2016 - results from survey were published in Family Science Review; the first textbook on family life coaching was published (Allen, 2016); the first FLCA newsletter was released
2017 - membership dues set & a membership drive organized; two additional research articles were published on family life coaching; Articles of Incorporation were filed in the state of North Carolina
June, 2018 - the first annual FLCA conference was held on the campus of NC State in Raleigh, NC with 70 attendees
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