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.
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Filed under Effective Practice, Education / Student Performance K-12, Children, Teens
The goal of this initiative is to promote the development of young people through after-school programs.
Note: This practice has been Archived.
Filed under Good Idea, Community / Social Environment, Children, Teens, Adults, Urban
The goal of Gilman Rec-Connect is to revitalize existing recreational activities and create new programming for youth and their families.
Note: This practice has been Archived.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Children's Health, Children
The goal of Hawaii CARES is to bring the way asthma is treated in the state up to compliance with national guidelines.
Note: This practice has been Archived.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Maternal, Fetal & Infant Health, Children, Women, Families, Racial/Ethnic Minorities, Urban
Through prevention and early intervention efforts, the Healthy Beginnings Program provides opportunities for children and families to optimize birth, early childhood and family outcomes in a supportive community.
Note: This practice has been Archived.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Children's Health, Children, Teens, Families, Racial/Ethnic Minorities
Healthy Hoops uses a holistic approach to not only enhance disease management and health outcomes, but also improve quality of life, helping children live healthy and happier lives.
Note: This practice has been Archived.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Health Care Access & Quality, Children
The goal of the Healthy Kids Clinics is to provide access to free health care to children in high-poverty schools in Fayette County.
Note: This practice has been Archived.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Physical Activity, Children, Teens, Adults
The goal of Hearts N’ Parks was to reduce obesity and the risk of heart disease among Americans by encouraging them to aim for a healthy weight, follow a healthy eating plan, and engage in regular physical activity.
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Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Children's Health, Children
The main objective of this program is to enhance blood lead screening rates of children who are enrolled in all major managed care plans in Rhode Island.
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Filed under Good Idea, Economy / Housing & Homes, Children, Older Adults, Families
The Kahiau Program addresses the non-medical needs of individuals and families in the community served by Castle Medical Center.
Note: This practice has been Archived.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Children's Health, Children
The goal of the KidsWalk-to-School program is to encourage physical activity as an integral part of a child’s daily routine, promote the development of safe walking and bicycling routes, and teach safe pedestrian practices to potentially reduce injury among children.