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.
Note: This practice has been Archived.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Adolescent Health, Teens, Urban
To increase condom use among sexually active high school students.
Note: This practice has been Archived.
Filed under Effective Practice, Economy / Employment, Adults
The initiative's goal was to help young noncustodial fathers increase their employment and earnings, become more involved in their children's lives, and increase their financial support of their children.
Note: This practice has been Archived.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Respiratory Diseases, Adults
The goal of the FirstAir Asthma Education Program is to increase knowledge of asthma treatments and improve self-management.