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 / Oral Health, Children
Goal: The goal of Smiles for a Lifetime is to make pediatric dental care accessible for all children.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Oral Health, Children, Women
Goal: The purpose of the "Something to Smile About" dental program is to improve dental outcomes for children in Garrett County, Maryland.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Alcohol & Drug Use, Children, Teens
Goal: The goal of this program is for youths to postpone alcohol use until adulthood.
Filed under Effective Practice, Art & Recreation / Sports Recreation & Parks, Families
Goal: The purpose of the initiative is to construct a complete sidewalk loop throughout the City of Erlanger in order to promote physical activity.
Filed under Effective Practice, Education / Student Performance K-12, Children
Goal: The goal of this program is to increase the academic achievement of children living in poverty.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Wellness & Lifestyle, Children, Teens, Adults, Families, Racial/Ethnic Minorities, Urban
Goal: The goal of Sunday Streets is to provide safe, fun outdoor spaces in different neighborhoods across the city that encourage physical activity.
Filed under Good Idea, Community / Social Environment
Goal: The goal of Supporting Healthy Marriage is to improve marriage education programs for low-income couples.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Maternal, Fetal & Infant Health, Women
Goal: The goal of this program is to provide prenatal care services to incarcerated pregnant women.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Immunizations & Infectious Diseases
Goal: The goal of this program is to prevent the spread of tuberculosis among the homeless population.
Filed under Good Idea, Education / Student Performance K-12, Children
Goal: The goal of this program is to help students achieve in mathematics.