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.
Enrolling and Supporting Organizations Who Encourage Donation of Organs, Marrow, Tissue, or Blood (Buncombe County, NC)
Note: This practice has been Archived.
Filed under Effective Practice, Community / Civic Engagement
Goal: In May, 2002, the Buncombe County Medical Society committed to enrolling 100 organizations into the Workplace Partnership initiative. BCMS declared itself "community headquarters" for recruiting Buncombe County businesses and organizations in the Workplace Partnership for Life program, and implemented a plan to support these organizations in their efforts to urge donation.
Note: This practice has been Archived.
Filed under Evidence-Based Practice, Environmental Health / Energy & Sustainability
Goal: The goal of this program was to improve the energy efficiency of the Elihu Harris State Office Building.
Note: This practice has been Archived.
Filed under Effective Practice, Community / Crime & Crime Prevention, Teens
Goal: 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Note: This practice has been Archived.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 Evidence-Based Practice, Community / Public Safety, Adults
Goal: The goal of this program is to increase seat belt use through interactive road signs and law enforcement.
Note: This practice has been Archived.
Filed under Evidence-Based Practice, Health / Heart Disease & Stroke
Goal: The goal of this project was to improve cardiovascular health of two California communities.
Note: This practice has been Archived.
Filed under Effective Practice, Economy / Employment, Adults
Goal: The goals of this program are:
1. Re-Employment: They create job search plans, develop job readiness strategies, and emphasize family maintenance. This goal recognizes a noticeable number of first jobs do not last; therefore, Work Central prevents the re-spending of taxpayer dollars already spent once.
2. Job Retention: They review support systems, promote problem solving, and support longevity on the job. This goal is measured in 6 and 12 month benchmarks.
3. Career Advancement: They introduce customers to career paths, explore training opportunities, and pursue educational plans.
4. Asset Accumulation: They connect customers to checking and savings account resources, inform customers about financial counseling, and educate customers about home ownership opportunities. Work Central replaces homeless with hope so people will believe that tomorrow will be better than their today.
Note: This practice has been Archived.
Filed under Evidence-Based Practice, Health / Physical Activity, Children
Goal: To increase fruit and vegetable consumption among children using a multi-component approach.
Note: This practice has been Archived.
Filed under Good Idea, Economy / Investment & Personal Finance
Goal: The goal of this program is to help homeowners avoid lending practices that strip away their home's equity.
Note: This practice has been Archived.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Physical Activity
Goal: The goals of Farm to Hospital programs are to create partnerships between local farmers and hospitals in order to bring fresh, healthy food to medical facilities and to create new markets for local farmers.
Note: This practice has been Archived.
Filed under Effective Practice, Environmental Health / Energy & Sustainability
Goal: The goal of these projects is to improve energy efficiency in Redondo Beach.