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
The goal of this program is to help move people from public assistance to employment.
Filed under Good Idea, Economy / Government Assistance
The goal of this program is to help individuals move toward self-sufficiency.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Children's Health, Children, Families, Urban
The goal of the program is to improve access to fresh drinking water as a calorie-free beverage option in select NYC school cafeterias at lunchtime.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Health Care Access & Quality, Adults
The goal of Welvista is to provide prescription medications to those who cannot afford them.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Physical Activity, Adults, Older Adults
The goal of Wheeling Walks is to increase walking among Wheeling, WV residents aged 50-65 years.
Filed under Good Idea, Community / Governance, Children, Families, Urban
The goal is to reduce the frequency of accidental falls from apartment buildings.
Filed under Effective Practice, Community / Governance
The goal of the Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program is to help low income households meet their home energy needs.
Filed under Good Idea, Economy / Employment
The goal of this program is to engage TANF recipients in employment activities.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Heart Disease & Stroke, Women
The goal of the Women's Lifestyle Heart Trial is to reduce cardiovascular risk factors among postmenopausal women with coronary heart disease through lifestyle changes.
Filed under Effective Practice, Economy / Investment & Personal Finance, Urban
The goal of this program is to encourage capital investment in low-income areas.