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, Community / Public Safety
The goal of this program is to increase the proper use of seat belts and car seats.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Adolescent Health, Teens, Urban
The goal of this program is to educate high-risk youth in San Bernardino about issues such as gangs, violence, and substance abuse. The program encourages participation by appealing to the low rider bike subculture, which neighborhood teens readily relate to.
Filed under Good Idea, Economy / Employment, Children
The goal of this program is to encourage employers to participate in the STRA program so that students can learn valuable job skills.
Filed under Good Idea, Community / Community & Business Resources, Children, Teens, Adults, Older Adults, Families, Racial/Ethnic Minorities, Rural
The Thoreau Community Center provides resources and special programs focused on health/well-being, education, and recreation in order to inspire hope, joy, and progress within Thoreau and neighboring communities.
Filed under Good Idea, Economy / Government Assistance
The goal of this program is to raise awareness of available government benefits among employees, their families, and their friends.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Diabetes, Adults, Urban
The goal of Trane Commercial Systems’ worksite wellness program was to improve the health of their employees.
Filed under Good Idea, Economy / Employment, Urban
To help members of the San Francisco bay area transgender community to secure stable employment in safe environments.
Filed under Effective Practice, Economy / Housing & Homes, Teens
The goal of THP-Plus is to provide affordable housing and supportive services to youth formerly in the foster care and juvenile probation systems.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Older Adults, Older Adults
The mission of this organization is to improve or preserve the independence and dignity of the elderly and persons with disabilities and their families through the provision of services, education and access to empowering services and resources.
Filed under Effective Practice, Education / School Environment, Children, Teens
The clear purpose of the Tribes process is to assure the healthy development of every child so that each one has the knowledge, skills and resiliency to be successful in a rapidly changing world.