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
Goal: The goal of this program is to provide supportive housing for homeless people living with HIV/AIDS and/or substance abuse problems.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Prevention & Safety, Adults
Goal: The mission of the Steps to a Healthier Washington program is to integrate existing chronic disease programs to achieve policy and systems changes.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Physical Activity, Children, Rural
Goal: The goal of Steps to a Healthier Yuma County is to prevent obesity and diabetes in young children.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Physical Activity, Families, Racial/Ethnic Minorities, Urban
Goal: Stockbox Neighborhood Grocery improves access to healthy food and eases the burden for families living in food deserts by building small grocery stores that provide alternatives to convenience stores or fast foods.
Impact: Stockbox Neighborhood Grocery improves access to healthy food and eases the burden for families living in food deserts.
Filed under Effective Practice, Community / Transportation, Adults
Goal: The goal of the Broome County STOP-DWI comprehensive DWI countermeasure program is to improve highway safety by preventing drunk driving through increased certainty of arrest and conviction.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Cancer, Racial/Ethnic Minorities
Goal: The goal of this program is to use storytelling to increase colorectal cancer screening and improve nutrition and physical activity among underserved Latina women.
Filed under Good Idea, Community / Crime & Crime Prevention, Families
Goal: The goal of beautification and restoration projects is to restore neighborhoods and communities in order to prevent criminal activity and encourage community engagement.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Older Adults, Older Adults
Goal: The goal of the program is to promote health and prevent injury among seniors through a series of community-based strength training classes.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Physical Activity, Children, Teens, Families
Goal: Strong4Life is a statewide movement to inspire kids and families to develop lifelong healthy habits, one positive step at a time.
Filed under Effective Practice, Education / Student Performance K-12, Children
Goal: The goal of this program is to increase the academic achievement of children living in poverty.