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I&R Activity Report - courtesy of 211 Eastern Region
I&R Activity Report - courtesy of 211 Eastern Region

Promising Practice: I&R Activity Report The professional display of the information allows the viewer to easily identify trends in call volume, needs, unmet needs and reasons for unmet needs, as well as calls by region and other demographics. Courtesy of 211 Eastern Region - Community... Continue Reading

Date posted05/29/2025


Follow-Up Results Report - courtesy of 211 Eastern Region
Follow-Up Results Report - courtesy of 211 Eastern Region

Promising Practice: Follow-Up Results Report Although the sample was small the report contained meaningful and detailed information that is easy to understand. Courtesy of 211 Eastern Region - Community Navigation of Eastern Ontario This organization was on the 2022 accreditation... Continue Reading

Date posted05/29/2025


Succession Plan - courtesy of 211 Eastern Region
Succession Plan - courtesy of 211 Eastern Region

Promising Practice: Succession Plan This document emphasized the importance of continuously preparing and cross-training specific positions to be able to seamlessly take on another role if a key position becomes vacant. The easy-to-follow chart was a plus. Courtesy of 211 Eastern Region -... Continue Reading

Date posted05/29/2025


2025 Inform USA Award Recipients
2025 Inform USA Award Recipients

Announcing the winners of the 2025 Inform USA Awards! Continue Reading

Postedby Sarah Pottelberg
Date posted05/21/2025


Certified Individuals April 2025
Certified Individuals April 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 posted05/16/2025


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 Katie Appold
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


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

Promising Practice: 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... Continue Reading

Date posted03/12/2025


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