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Certified Individuals February 2025
Certified Individuals February 2025

Each month we announce those who received a certification as a Community Resource Specialist (CRS). Specializations in Aging and Disability and Database Curation Continue Reading

Date posted03/14/2025


Mutual Aid Agreement / MOU for Emergencies or Disasters courtesy of Michigan 211
Mutual Aid Agreement / MOU for Emergencies or Disasters courtesy of Michigan 211

General Disaster/Emergency MOU/Mutual Aid Agreement This is a well-thought out and comprehensive MOU with other I&R's for the provision of service delivery during times of disaster. This is a useful guide and template that other I&R's can refer to and modify for their own purposes. It... Continue Reading

Date posted03/12/2025


Supervision Micro-Certification - February 2025
Supervision Micro-Certification - February 2025

This Inform USA credential represents a special recognition for experienced I&R practitioners who complete the required curriculum and carries its own digital badge. Micro-certifications are only available to holders of a core Inform USA Certification. Continue Reading

Date posted03/4/2025


Tracking tool for MOU's - Courtesy of 2-1-1 Texas Permian Basin
Tracking tool for MOU's - Courtesy of 2-1-1 Texas Permian Basin

"Memorandum of Understanding MOU's with Expiration Date" This is a very simple Cooperative Agreements document that tracks current partnerships, the date the agreement was signed, terms of the agreement and date of expiration. Courtesy of 2-1-1 Texas Permian Basin - Permian Basin Workforce... Continue Reading

Date posted02/25/2025


Certified Individuals January 2025
Certified Individuals January 2025

Each month we announce those who received a certification as a Community Resource Specialist (CRS). Specializations in Aging and Disability and Database Curation Continue Reading

Date posted02/14/2025


Certification Prep Cohorts
Certification Prep Cohorts

Announcing Inform USA Certification Prep Cohorts! Continue Reading

Postedby Sandra Ray
Date posted02/4/2025


Inform USA now offering Call Evaluations!
Inform USA now offering Call Evaluations!

Inform USA is excited to now offer Call Evaluations! Do you wish you had a way to enhance your contact centers' service delivery? Now you can through our call evaluation which can help Ensure compliance with Standards Provide Quantitative and qualitative scoring Identify... Continue Reading

Date posted02/3/2025


Resources in Response to the recent Executive Orders
Resources in Response to the recent Executive Orders

In response to President Trump's recent Executive Orders, we recognize the critical role that non-profit organizations and the Information and Referral (I&R) sector play in supporting individuals and communities across the country. To assist those who may be impacted, the following is a list... Continue Reading

Date posted01/31/2025


Example of an Annual Report / Strategic Plan courtesy of United Way 211 - United Way of Dane County
Example of an Annual Report / Strategic Plan courtesy of United Way 211 - United Way of Dane County

"2023 Internal Management Report" One example of an outreach report for an I&R, this is a very thorough and compelling report that was mailed out to all Dane County households. Courtesy of United Way 211 - United Way of Dane County Continue Reading

Date posted01/28/2025


An I&R Activity Report courtesy of United Way 211 - United Way of Dane County
An I&R Activity Report courtesy of United Way 211 - United Way of Dane County

"211 Service Area Report with Dane Dane Data 2023" This report lists all of their 211 activities for 2023. In accreditation, this is referred to as an I&R Activity Report. Courtesy of United Way 211 - United Way of Dane County Continue Reading

Date posted01/28/2025


Follow-up and Quality Assurance Report courtesy of United Way 211 - United Way of Dane County
Follow-up and Quality Assurance Report courtesy of United Way 211 - United Way of Dane County

"2023 Follow-up and Quality Assurance Report 2023" The Follow-Up and Quality Assurance Survey and Report is well organized, easy-to-follow and addresses all of the major components. Courtesy of United Way 211 - United Way of Dane County Continue Reading

Date posted01/28/2025


Caring for Yourself While Caring for Others During a Disaster
Caring for Yourself While Caring for Others During a Disaster

As an I&R professional, you play a critical role in supporting communities during disasters like the current fires in LA. But in times of crisis, prioritizing your well-being is crucial, especially when experiencing a disaster. Neglecting self-care can lead to burnout, making it harder to... Continue Reading

Postedby Leah Hayes
Date posted01/28/2025