The
Information and Referral Systems
(NW-AIRS)
Bi-Annual 2008 Education and Training Conference
October 1st - 3rd, 2008
The
The mission of the NW-AIRS
is to develop and maintain a high quality, coordinated network of information
and referral, information and assistance, and resource and referral
professionals in the northwest; promote excellence and accessibility in the
field of information and referral; and advance the professionalism of the
membership.
NW-AIRS Objectives
What is I&R?
Information and
Referral is the process of helping people to understand their
problems and make informed decisions regarding possible solutions. Information
and referral programs are the traditional point of contact for people in the
community who require information about or linkage with human service
providers. People in need can use I&R
programs to find the services that can best alleviate or eliminate that need.