Taxonomy

A taxonomy is a classification system that allows you to distinguish concepts, name concepts and put those concepts in order. It is used to index and access information about a subject in a systematic, unambiguous way. In a human service context, taxonomy is a classification system that allows you to index and access community resources based on the services they provide and the target populations they serve, if any. It provides a structure for your information and it tells people what is in your information system and how to find it. The Taxonomy sets a new standard for defining services and for indexing the wide variety of human services available in communities across North America. The AIRS/INFO LINE Taxonomy of Human Services is maintained by 211 LA County and has been endorsed as a national standard by the Alliance of Information and Referral Systems (AIRS).

211 LA County
P.O. Box 726
San Gabriel, CA 91778
Phone: (626)350-1841
Fax: (626) 442-6940
E-mail: infoline@211LA.org
Web Site: http://www.211LACounty.org

Alliance of Information & Referral Systems (AIRS)
11240 Waples Mill Road, Suite 200
Fairfax, VA 22030
Phone: 703-218-AIRS (2477)
Fax: 703-359-7562
Web Site: www.airs.org