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 / Housing & Homes
The mission of the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation is to provide Alaskans access to safe, quality, affordable housing.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Alcohol & Drug Use, Adults
The goal of Alaska’s Tobacco Quit Line is to help Alaska residents quit smoking or using smokeless tobacco.
Filed under Effective Practice, Community / Crime & Crime Prevention, Children, Urban
Anchorage Youth Court gives youth offenders personal accountability; youth attorneys good training and the opportunity to make a significant difference in others' lives; and the public an effective and comprehensive public safety system.
Filed under Good Idea, Education / School Environment, Children, Teens, Rural
The goal of the program is to elevate math and science achievement of students in rural communities through the use of technology.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Maternal, Fetal & Infant Health, Children, Teens, Women, Racial/Ethnic Minorities, Urban
The goal of the Baby Love program is to improve health outcomes for at-risk mothers and their infants in Rochester, New York, by assisting in identifying potential risks and coordinating pre and postnatal care.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Diabetes, Racial/Ethnic Minorities, Urban
The goal of the program is to reduce chronic disease health disparities by making the healthy choice the easy choice.
The Bayview HEAL Zone has brought together a variety of organizations and supported healthy eating and active living projects in the community.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Alcohol & Drug Use, Women, Racial/Ethnic Minorities
To address the detrimental impact of alcohol on women in the African American community.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Wellness & Lifestyle
To increase quality of life and longevity among members of a community through community-wide interventions which address community, social network, habitat, and inner self.
Filed under Good Idea, Community / Crime & Crime Prevention
The goal of the program is to empower individuals to look to themselves to support society after life in prison.
The program helps people adjust to life after prison.