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 / Social Environment, Children
The goal of FET is to strengthen families by increasing their ability to adapt to new situations, particularly developmental and cultural challenges the family will face.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Alcohol & Drug Use, Teens
The goal of this program is to prevent tobacco and alcohol abuse among adolescents.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Health Care Access & Quality, Children, Adults, Families, Rural
The goal of FamilyWize is to reduce the cost of medicine for children, families, and individuals with no prescription drug coverage.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Physical Activity, Children, Teens, Adults, Women, Older Adults, Urban
Feed The Hungry aims to fill your body and soul with a nourishing meal in an atmosphere of respect, acceptance and love.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Physical Activity
The goals of this organization are to promote the rights and interests of pedestrians and to encourage walking.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Immunizations & Infectious Diseases
The goal of this program is to prevent the spread of this illness and protect human lives.
Filed under Effective Practice, Economy / Investment & Personal Finance, Racial/Ethnic Minorities
The goal of this program is to promote financial literacy and encourage home purchasing by Spanish-speaking employees.
Filed under Effective Practice, Environmental Health / Toxins & Contaminants
The goal of the program is to foster local natural resource stewardship through education, outreach, training activities and on-the-ground restoration projects.
Filed under Effective Practice, Environmental Health / Energy & Sustainability, Urban
The goal of these programs was to encourage energy conservation in the public and private sectors.
Filed under Effective Practice, Environmental Health / Energy & Sustainability
The energy goals of the committee were to save money, reduce energy usage and to "stay on" during blackouts to avoid sending employees home.