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Certified Individuals March 2025
Certified Individuals March 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 posted04/16/2025


Our Thoughts are with our Canadian Counterparts
Our Thoughts are with our Canadian Counterparts

A brief letter from Executive Director, Katie Appold and President, Pam Hillier regarding U.S. and Canada relations. Continue Reading

Postedby Staff
Date posted04/7/2025


Template for a Policy and/or a Procedure
Template for a Policy and/or a Procedure

Promising Practices: Template for policy and/or procedure This template can be helpful when putting into writing your organization’s current practices, policies, and/or procedures; it may make quick work of getting things formatted in a way that is cohesive and more sustainably... Continue Reading

Date posted04/2/2025


Are You Preparing for Self-Service Options. You Should.
Are You Preparing for Self-Service Options. You Should.

The contact center industry, however, is evolving. More people are seeking and, in some cases, demanding self-service options. Continue Reading

Postedby Sandra Ray
Date posted04/1/2025


State Advisory Committee Representatives
State Advisory Committee Representatives

Meet The Representatives! We are thrilled to announce the formation of the State Advisory Committee (SAC), an exciting new initiative designed to elevate the work of Inform USA member organizations across the United States. In addition to providing support, guidance, and feedback to the Inform USA... Continue Reading

Date posted03/25/2025


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 training... 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


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


Networker Badges Are Here!
Networker Badges Are Here!

Networker Badges are virtual icons awarded to members who actively contribute in our networker group. Continue Reading

Postedby Leah Hayes
Date posted01/21/2025


The Accreditation Relationship
The Accreditation Relationship

Written by Jennifer Abels, Accreditation Director Sometimes, when people think about the word “accreditation”, they have feelings of nervousness, or perhaps intimidation (based on a fear of getting caught doing something wrong). While I understand those feelings (because I once had... Continue Reading

Date posted12/11/2024


Learn LMS Upgrade Completed!
Learn LMS Upgrade Completed!

Inform USA is pleased to announce the upgrade you’ve been waiting for - a new look and feel for the Learn site. Continue Reading

Postedby Sandra Ray
Date posted12/4/2024