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, Community / Crime & Crime Prevention, Children, Teens
The goal of this program is to provide effective and affordable treatment for juvenile offenders.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Cancer, Racial/Ethnic Minorities
The goal of this project is to identify disparities in cancer deaths among minority and low-income populations.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Prevention & Safety, Racial/Ethnic Minorities, Rural
The mission of Migrant Health Promotion is to strengthen the capacity of farmworker and migrant families to live healthy lives within healthy communities.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Mortality Data, Children, Older Adults, Urban
The goal of this program is to reduce heat-related morbidity and mortality in Milwaukee.
Filed under Effective Practice, Community / Crime & Crime Prevention, Children, Teens
The goal of this program is to Promote and enhance restorative justice dialogue, principles, and practices.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Alcohol & Drug Use, Teens, Adults, Women, Men, Older Adults, Families, Urban
The goal of Mobile CCL is to foster a higher level of client engagement and motivation in the treatment/recovery process.
As a web-based client portal to care management, Mobile CCL is enabling the integration of behavioral health treatment with primary care.
Filed under Effective Practice, Economy / Employment, Children
The purpose of the Montgomery Partnership for All Youth is to expand the skills of workforce development professionals on how to assist youth with disabilities in taking advantage of youth workforce initiatives.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Physical Activity, Older Adults
Meals on Wheels has been guided by a single goal since the first known U.S. delivery by a small group of Philadelphia citizens in 1954 – to support our senior neighbors to extend their independence and health as they age.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Physical Activity, Children
The goal of Mornings in Motion is to incorporate high quality and structured physical activity into the school day.
Filed under Effective Practice, Community / Public Safety, Adults
The goal of this program is to raise awareness of the proper position of car head rests, and to encourage drivers to adjust their head rest to the appropriate height.