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, Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders, Teens, Adults, Older Adults
CredibleMind helps surface resources with scientific validity to empower community members to take control of their mental health and spiritual well-being.
CredibleMind is available to the public and is also available as a customizable solution for community coalitions, health departments, hospitals, health plans, employers and other professional organizations to connect users to local services and resources.
Filed under Good Idea, Economy / Economic Climate
The goal of Crosstown 116 was to foster participatory planning, sustainability, gender equity, increased awareness, and housing alternatives.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Heart Disease & Stroke, Adults
The goal of Heartbeat Wales was to reduce behavioral risks for cardiovascular disease.
Filed under Effective Practice, Education / Childcare & Early Childhood Education, Children
The goal of the Jumpstart program is to build language and social skills in preschool children by providing one-on-one mentoring with college students throughout the school year.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Children's Health, Children
The goal of the Long Beach Alliance for Children with Asthma is to raise awareness about asthma to improve clinical outcomes and influence policy change.
Filed under Effective Practice, Economy / Housing & Homes
The goal of this investigation was to stop Ameriquest's predatory lending practices.
Filed under Good Idea, Environmental Health / Energy & Sustainability
The goal of Performance Track is to recognize and encourage top environmental performance among private and public facilities, which go beyond compliance with regulatory requirements to achieve environmental excellence.
Filed under Effective Practice, Community / Crime & Crime Prevention
The goal of this program is to encourage police officers to reside in low-income neighborhoods in order to reduce criminal activity.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Children's Health, Children, Teens, Families
The objective of the Special Edition Sickle Cell Newscast is to increase the public's awareness of Sickle Cell Disease and to train lifelong advocates for SCD among the teen population.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Wellness & Lifestyle, Children, Teens, Adults, Families, Racial/Ethnic Minorities, Urban
The goal of Sunday Streets is to provide safe, fun outdoor spaces in different neighborhoods across the city that encourage physical activity.