How it works
Membership
Service information is entered and updated by the member organization providing the service through a web-based data entry system. Organizations receive automatic e-mail reminders to ensure that information is kept up-to-date. Become a Member
Standard Definitions
The service information for each program is organized using the Alliance of Information and Referral Systems (www.airs.org) taxonomy standards and definitions. More Information
Steering Committee
A Steering Committee made up of representatives from government and non-profit organizations is responsible for coordinating the database plan; oversee feedback from member organizations and end users; and develop a budget and funding plan. See List of Partners
Resource Specialists
Organizations included in the database are referred by a team of resource specialists. In their area of expertise, these resource specialists invite service providers to join the database and review the service terms used. Acknowledgements
Search
The resource inventory with detailed information on the services provided, eligibility criteria, areas served and delivery sites is available here. Search for Services
Objective Decision-making
Collected information will be utilized in conjunction with demographics and well-being indicators for use in objective decision-making.