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 / Mental Health & Mental Disorders, Children, Teens
Goal: The goals of the center are to alleviate serious symptoms and promote healthy coping responses in traumatized children and their families.
Filed under Good Idea, Environmental Health / Built Environment, Urban
Goal: Isles, Inc., is a nationally recognized nonprofit community development and environmental organization with the mission to foster more self-reliant families in healthy, sustainable communities. Through their Urban Brownfields program, Isles works to create a deeper understanding of the health and environmental conditions in Trenton.
Filed under Effective Practice, Art & Recreation / Theater & Movies, Children, Urban
Goal: Urban Improv’s mission is to challenge young people to meet the major issues in their lives head-on. By participating in an innovative, interactive curriculum, students develop the necessary skills of problem solving, cooperation, and leadership.
Filed under Good Idea, Community / Community & Business Resources, Older Adults
Goal: The goal of the Vestey Center is to provide vital services and resources to the elderly of Superior, Nebraska and serve as a community center for the larger community.
Filed under Good Idea, Community / Social Environment, Urban
Goal: The goal of VBC is to recreate a sense of kinmanship and collaboration through community building and the creative reclamation of public space.
Filed under Good Idea, Community / Public Safety, Older Adults
Goal: To build community support for and awareness of senior-pedestrian safety issues.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Physical Activity, Children, Teens
Goal: The goal of this program is to improve the health and fitness of students in West Virginia.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Physical Activity, Children, Women, Families
Goal: The goal of the WIC Community Garden is to educate, empower and feed the families in the Kansas WIC program, creating a healthier community.
Impact: In a three-month period, 356.8 pounds of fresh vegetables were given to WIC families.