Promising Practices
The Promising Practices database informs professionals and community members about documented approaches to improving community health and quality of life.
The ultimate goal is to support the systematic adoption, implementation, and evaluation of successful programs, practices, and policy changes. The database provides carefully reviewed, documented, and ranked practices that range from good ideas to evidence-based practices.
Learn more about the ranking methodology.
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Filed under Good Idea, Economy / Poverty, Children, Teens, Women, Families, Urban
The program aimed to assist young mothers receiving welfare in achieving economic independence and nurturing their children's development.
Note: This practice has been Archived.
Filed under Good Idea, Community / Transportation, Urban
The key objective of the initiative was to promote sustainable, transit-oriented, mixed-use economic and community development that would promote investment, create jobs, attract and expand businesses, raise incomes, reduce poverty, stabilize and improve housing and neighbourhoods. The main strategy was to develop three key industry networks: media/publications, information technology/telecommunications and the entertainment industry in the NoMa area.
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Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Health Care Access & Quality, Families
The goal of this program is to help New York families apply for public health care programs.
Note: This practice has been Archived.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Children's Health, Children
The goal of the Philadelphia Allies Against Asthma is to improve asthma care for those at greatest risk through education, outreach, and advocacy.
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Filed under Good Idea, Economy / Housing & Homes, Older Adults, Urban
The goal of Planning for Elders in the Central City is to improve the quality of life of seniors, adults wtih disabilties and care providers in San Francisco and beyond through community organizations, advocacy and education activities.
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Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Children's Health, Children, Teens
To increase social competence and decrease substance abuse among sixth and seventh grade students.
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Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Diabetes, Racial/Ethnic Minorities
The goal of Project DIRECT is to improve diabetes prevention and care among African Americans in Raleigh, NC.
Note: This practice has been Archived.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Alcohol & Drug Use, Children
The goal of this program is to prevent alcohol, tobacco and drug use.
Note: This practice has been Archived.
Filed under Effective Practice, Community / Crime & Crime Prevention
The goal or this program is to help those who have been incarcerated find employment.
Note: This practice has been Archived.
Filed under Good Idea, Art & Recreation / Sports Recreation & Parks, Children, Rural
The goal of the "Summer Sizzlers" program is to offer productive activities for youth to participate in during the summer vacation.