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.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Alcohol & Drug Use, Women
Goal: The goal of this program is to reduce the rate of pregnant women who smoke in Chautauqua County.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Oral Health, Children
Goal: The goal of the Baby Bottle Tooth Decay Program is to prevent early childhood caries.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Physical Activity, Children, Teens, Adults, Older Adults, Families, Racial/Ethnic Minorities, Urban
Goal: The Backyard Garden Program builds food self-sufficiency by empowering low-income households to grow fresh produce where they live.
Filed under Good Idea, Economy / Investment & Personal Finance, Families, Racial/Ethnic Minorities, Urban
Goal: The goal of Bank on Oakland is to help low-income families gain access to mainstream financial services.
Filed under Good Idea, Economy / Investment & Personal Finance, Adults, Families, Urban
Goal: The goal of Banking on the Future is to help low-income residents achieve financial stability.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Oral Health
Goal: The goal of the Be Smart & Seal Them! program is to provide dental sealants proven to prevent tooth decay to second grade students.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Adolescent Health, Teens, Women, Urban
Goal: The Behavioral Intervention Program seeks to increase condom use by females who are at high risk of pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, or reinfection.
Filed under Effective Practice, Education / Childcare & Early Childhood Education, Children
Goal: Big Brothers Big Sisters' mission is to provide supportive relationships for young people to assist them in realizing their potential.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Alcohol & Drug Use, Women, Racial/Ethnic Minorities
Goal: To address the detrimental impact of alcohol on women in the African American community.
Filed under Good Idea, Community / Crime & Crime Prevention
Goal: The goal of the program is to empower individuals to look to themselves to support society after life in prison.
Impact: The program helps people adjust to life after prison.