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 Good Idea, Health / Physical Activity
The goals of this organization are to promote the rights and interests of pedestrians and to encourage walking.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Maternal, Fetal & Infant Health, Children
The goal of this program was to reduce health and developmental problems for low-birth-weight and premature infants.
Filed under Effective Practice, Economy / Housing & Homes, Urban
PHG works to eliminate homelessness and stabilize homeless and very low-income people in housing by preserving, developing and operating safe, decent, affordable housing, and by providing opportunities for homeless and very low-income people to improve their lives.
Filed under Effective Practice, Economy / Employment
The overall objective of the project was to identify and provide additional support and services to those youth, ages 14-21 enrolled in WIA-supported youth programs with mental health care needs.
Filed under Evidence-Based Practice, Education / Literacy, Children, Adults, Families, Urban
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Filed under Effective Practice, Environmental Health / Energy & Sustainability
The overarching purpose of the SMSI is to improve the quality of life for all people living and working in Seattle, within the means of nature.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Prevention & Safety, Adults
The mission of the Steps to a Healthier Washington program is to integrate existing chronic disease programs to achieve policy and systems changes.
Filed under Good Idea, Economy / Government Assistance, Racial/Ethnic Minorities
The goal of this program is to ensure that Washington's Social and Health Services are available and accessible to all Washington residents.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Children's Health, Children, Urban
The mission of SSDP is to understand and promote healthy behaviors and positive social development among children, adolescents, and young adults.
Filed under Effective Practice, Economy / Employment
The goal of this program is to help move people from public assistance to employment.