What is the Alliance of Information & Referral Systems?
AIRS is the professional association for nearly 1,000 programs throughout North America that provide information and referral on human services in their respective communities. The Alliance of Information and Referral Systems (AIRS) was incorporated in 1973 to improve access to services for all people through the mechanism of information and referral. AIRS meets this goal through its publications, international training conferences, accreditation of I&R services, certification of I&R Specialists and Resource Specialists, and an I&R clearinghouse. AIRS offers a professional umbrella for all I&R providers in both public and private organizations. Through its publications and national networking, AIRS promotes the image of I&R and conveys new developments in the field. AIRS is a non-profit organization as determined under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. How is VAIRS Related to AIRS? Do I need to be a member of both? VAIRS is the state-level affiliate of AIRS. Both seek to
