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, Economy / Employment
Since Project SWIFT was not a direct service program, the major goal was for youth to receive direct services from partner agencies. Toward this aim, the project educated parents and staff from partner agencies to better meet the needs of youth with disabilities.
Filed under Effective Practice, Community / Public Safety
The goal of this program is to increase the proper use of seat belts and car seats.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Oral Health, Children, Urban
The goal of The Tooth Tutor Dental Access Program is to increase access to dental care and to reduce preventable dental diseases among children.
Filed under Good Idea, Community / Social Environment, Children
The goal of Trooper Island Camp is to support the development of children's self image, including physical, mental, and spiritual growth.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Older Adults, Older Adults
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- to encourage the use of these best practices by all direct care nurses
Filed under Good Idea, Community / Governance, Adults
The goal of this policy is to protect residents from second-hand smoke, encourage smoking cessation and raise public awareness about tobacco issues.
Filed under Effective Practice, Environmental Health / Air
The goal of a wood stove changeout campaign is to reduce the usage of inefficient wood stoves in order to improve air quality.
Filed under Effective Practice, Economy / Employment, Families
The goal of the work Advancement and Support Center is to provide services to help low-wage workers increase their family income and well-being through the use of existing work supports.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Heart Disease & Stroke, Adults
The goal of the Act in Time campaign is to increase awareness to the signs and symptoms of heart attack and the need to call 911 for emergency medical services.
Filed under Good Idea, Economy / Employment, Children
The goal of this program is to give Manchester area youth tools to earn their GEDs and meet their career goals.