Alliance of Information & Referral Systems (AIRS) The Alliance of Information and Referral Systems (AIRS) is a professional association that promotes the image of over 1,000 community information and referral (I&R) providers and conveys new developments in the field through its publications and national networking. I&R programs provide information, help residents understand their problems, and make informed decisions regarding possible solutions. In addition, I&Rs serve their communities by producing reports and providing information about human service needs, requests, and service gaps. As a member of AIRS, Answers, Please!  joined forces to serve area residents through the collection, maintenance, and dissemination of a comprehensive, yet easily accessible, listing of social services. For more information, visit the Alliance of Information Referral Systems.