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.
Note: This practice has been Archived.
Filed under Good Idea, Economy / Poverty, Children, Teens, Women, Families, Urban
Goal: 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Note: This practice has been Archived.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 Effective Practice, Health / Health Care Access & Quality, Families
Goal: 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Note: This practice has been Archived.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 Good Idea, Health / Physical Activity, Adults, Families
Goal: To increase the access and availability of nutritious food to the residents of Upper Falls, Rochester, New York.
Note: This practice has been Archived.
Filed under Good Idea, Economy / Housing & Homes, Older Adults, Urban
Goal: 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.
Note: This practice has been Archived.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Older Adults, Older Adults
Goal: The goal of AHDP is to encourage health promotion by using a strategy primarily directed at postponement of chronic illness and improvement of vitality through increased physical, psychological and social activity.
Note: This practice has been Archived.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders
Goal: The goals of this program are:
-To provide staff with consultation, clinical support, education and training.
-To provide clients with initial assessment, brief counseling, and access/referral to mental health resources.
Note: This practice has been Archived.
Filed under Effective Practice, Environmental Health / Toxins & Contaminants, Urban
Goal: The program aims to both reduce waste disposal of usable building materials and create long-term jobs by dismantling, transporting, cleaning, presenting and selling the components.
Note: This practice has been Archived.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Wellness & Lifestyle, Adults, Women, Men, Families, Racial/Ethnic Minorities, Urban
Goal: To increase physical activity among Hispanic populations by promoting the use of stairways.
Note: This practice has been Archived.
Filed under Effective Practice, Economy / Housing & Homes
Goal: The goal of this program is to create affordable housing targeted for low- and moderate-income first-time home buyers in downtown Boston.
Note: This practice has been Archived.
Filed under Good Idea, Economy / Employment, Urban
Goal: Sustainable Milwaukee's four task forces address major priorities: jobs and training, credit, transportation and the environment, and education.