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 Good Idea, Education / Childcare & Early Childhood Education, Children
The goal of this program was to improve child and family functioning.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Maternal, Fetal & Infant Health, Women
The goal of this program is to provide prenatal care services to incarcerated pregnant women.
Filed under Evidence-Based Practice, Health / Cancer, Adults
The goal of this program is to improve colorectal cancer screening rates among older adults.
Participants in the intervention group had significantly higher colorectal cancer screening attendance, as well as having more positive attitudes about screening and placing a higher priority on screening.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders, Adults, Urban
The goal of the Assisted Competitive Employment Project is to assist individuals who have been diagnosed with a mental disorder in obtaining and maintaining employment.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Health Care Access & Quality, Adults, Urban
The goal of CHANCE is to facilitate a connection between mental health services and homeless individuals.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Children's Health, Children, Urban
The goal of Leading, Integrating, Networking for Kids is to provide mental health services for children in schools.
St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center Community-Building/Vocational Services Initiative (Syracuse, NY)
Filed under Good Idea, Community / Social Environment, Adults, Urban
The goal of St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center's Community-Building/Vocational Services Initiative is to revitalize the neighborhood by increasing community development and job placement.
Filed under Effective Practice, Environmental Health / Toxins & Contaminants, Urban
The goal of NYC WasteLe$$ is to promote waste prevention at businesses, agencies, schools, and at home.
Filed under Evidence-Based Practice, Economy / Poverty, Families, Urban
The goal of this program was to help poor families build up their “human capital” and avoid long-term poverty.
Filed under Evidence-Based Practice, Economy / Poverty, Adults, Urban
The goal of this program was to increase the workforce efforts of low-income adults living in subsidized housing.