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Note: This practice has been Archived.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 / Mental Health & Mental Disorders, Children, Women, Urban
Goal: The goal of the Maternal and Child Behavioral Health Pilot Project is to prevent and treat common mental health disorders in low-income pregnant women, mothers, and their children.
Note: This practice has been Archived.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Diabetes, Children, Racial/Ethnic Minorities
Goal: The goal of this project is to monitor trends in diabetes among Montana's American Indian youth, to evaluate the effectiveness of their diabetes prevention activities, and to identify opportunities to improve care for their patients with diabetes.
Note: This practice has been Archived.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Alcohol & Drug Use, Children, Teens, Racial/Ethnic Minorities, Rural
Goal: The primary goals of this project are to prevent HIV/AIDS and substance abuse among Native Americans.
Note: This practice has been Archived.
Filed under Effective Practice, Community / Crime & Crime Prevention, Teens, Urban
Goal: The goal of this program is to reduce Philadelphia's homicide rate and put violent youthful offenders on the path toward a productive majority.
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Filed under Good Idea, Economy / Housing & Homes, Older Adults, Urban
Goal: The goal of Planning for Elders in the Central City is to improve the quality of life of seniors, adults wtih disabilties and care providers in San Francisco and beyond through community organizations, advocacy and education activities.
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Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Immunizations & Infectious Diseases, Racial/Ethnic Minorities
Goal: The goal of the POSSE program is to increase STD awareness, prevention skills, and testing among racial and ethnic minorities.
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Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Diabetes, Racial/Ethnic Minorities
Goal: The goal of Project DIRECT is to improve diabetes prevention and care among African Americans in Raleigh, NC.
Note: This practice has been Archived.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Older Adults, Women, Older Adults
Goal: 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, Health / Alcohol & Drug Use, Children
Goal: The goal of this program is to prevent alcohol, tobacco and drug use.
Note: This practice has been Archived.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Children's Health, Children
Goal: To increase prosocial behavior among elementary school aged children.