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Note: This practice has been Archived.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, Health / Physical Activity, Children, Teens
The goal of the study was to conduct a multi-component, cross-site evaluation of California's LEAF program. The report analyzes the fiscal impacts experienced by the 16 LEAF schools as a result of the implementation of SB 19/56.
Note: This practice has been Archived.
Filed under Effective Practice, Community / Crime & Crime Prevention, Teens
The goal of this program is to improve the quality of juvenile justice in Maine through timely and effective substance abuse, social services, and juvenile justice interventions.
Note: This practice has been Archived.
Filed under Effective Practice, Economy / Housing & Homes, Rural
The mission of this program is to improve the quality of life for low-income persons through systematic and sustainable community development efforts.
Note: This practice has been Archived.
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Note: This practice has been Archived.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 / Older Adults, Women, Older Adults
The goal of Project Healthy Bones is to educate older individuals about osteoporosis and improve strength, balance, and flexibility through strength training exercises.
Note: This practice has been Archived.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Note: This practice has been Archived.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, Health / Older Adults, Older Adults
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Note: This practice has been Archived.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 Effective Practice, Economy / Poverty, Families
The mission of Wheels to Work (W2) is to promote self-reliance and the development of a productive workforce in New Hampshire by providing low-income workers who lack reliable transportation with dependable cars at affordable terms.
Note: This practice has been Archived.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders
-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 Good Idea, Community / Governance, Older Adults, Families
The goal was to provide flu vaccine to those most at risk while minimizing public alarm and gaining acceptance by employees that the traditionally free flu vaccine would not be available.