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, Community / Domestic Violence & Abuse, Women, Urban
The goals of W.O.M.A.N., Inc. are to end abuse and assist battered women in regaining control of their lives.
Filed under Good Idea, Economy / Employment, Children
The goal of this program is to give Manchester area youth tools to earn their GEDs and meet their career goals.
Filed under Good Idea, Education / Literacy, Teens
Youth Speaks aims to empower youth and effect change through written and oral literacy.
Filed under Effective Practice, Education / Student Performance K-12, Children
The McLean County program's mission is "to offer young people a once in a lifetime opportunity to build their futures and their communities through education, leadership development, job training, and the rehabilitation and production of affordable housing, while keeping a profound respect for and a commitment to real partnership with youth."
Filed under Effective Practice, Education / Childcare & Early Childhood Education, Children
The goal of ABRACADABRA is to build the literacy skills of young children.
Filed under Effective Practice, Community / Crime & Crime Prevention, Teens
The goal of the Adventure Diversion Program is to reduce the number of out-of-home placements for juveniles who have violated probation.
Filed under Good Idea, Education / Educational Attainment
The goal of the Aid Success Project is to improve the information that students receive about financial aid in the hopes of improving their academic success.
Filed under Good Idea, Economy / Investment & Personal Finance, Families, Racial/Ethnic Minorities, Urban
The goal of Bank on Oakland is to help low-income families gain access to mainstream financial services.
Filed under Good Idea, Economy / Investment & Personal Finance, Adults, Families, Urban
The goal of Banking on the Future is to help low-income residents achieve financial stability.
Filed under Effective Practice, Education / Childcare & Early Childhood Education, Children
Big Brothers Big Sisters' mission is to provide supportive relationships for young people to assist them in realizing their potential.