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Through a grant from the Brookdale Foundation, Inc., the YWCA Relatives As Parents Program (RAPP) is a program to support grandparents and other relatives who have taken on the responsibility of surrogate parenting. The YWCA RAPP will be facilitated by trained and experienced Relatives As Parents staff and will provide a supportive forum for relatives who...

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Congratulations to 2-1-1 Helpline Staff!

Polly and Patti, two of our 2-1-1 Helpline Information and Referral Specialist, passed their Certified Information and Referral Specialist national examinations this week. This is a very significant recognition for professionals in the I&R field from the national oversight body, the Alliance for Information and Referral Services. Eligibility for this rigorous professional exam includes a combination of extensive education and experience in providing information and referral services.

AIRS Certification is a professional credentialing program for individuals working within the I&R sector of human services. Certification is a measurement of documented ability in the field of I&R reflecting specific competencies and related performance criteria, which describe the knowledge, skills, attitudes and work-related behaviors needed by I&R practitioners to successfully execute their duties.

AIRS Certification adds professional recognition...

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