Inform Georgia (formerly GAIRS)

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GEORGIA AIRS

Georgia AIRS is a regional affiliate (chapter) of the Alliance of Information and Referral Systems (AIRS), the only professional association dedicated to the field of information and referral.

Information and Referral (I&R) is the art, science, and practice of bringing people and services together. When people have questions or need help to find critical services such as financial assistance, food, shelter, child care, jobs, or mental health support, they turn to the members of Georgia AIRS (GAIRS) to receive information on community, social, and health services. Our member agencies create and maintain databases of programs and services and then disseminate that information through a variety of channels including telephone, computer and mobile devices, and in person. The assistance they provide is free, fast, convenient, and courteous.

MEMBERS

GAIRS membership is mostly comprised of Area Agencies on Aging and United Way Agencies but we welcome anyone with an interest I&R.

MEETINGS/EDUCATION SESSIONS

GAIRS meets quarterly and holds a training/education session at each quarterly meeting. Our Board meets face-to-face at least once per year and several times as needed by telephone. Meetings are held at the Vineville United Methodist Church in Macon, Georgia.

We encourage all individuals and organizations dedicated to providing quality I&R services in Georgia to join us!

BENEFITS

Join GAIRS for training and professional development, information and technical assistance, support, advocacy, and networking.

By becoming a member of GAIRS you automatically become a member of AIRS and receive the benefits of both organizations. You'll get access to the I&R Standards; Taxonomy of Health and Human Services; ABCs of I&R; I&R Toolkit; Conference & Training; Connections Newsletter (11 issues a year); AIRS Networker, our members only social networking site; credentially opportunities through the Certification and Accreditation programs; and more!