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, Economy / Employment, Adults
The goal of Career Gear is to provide appropriate business clothing for job seekers and to promote job-retention and career advancement.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders, Children, Teens, Urban
The goal of Caring for Kids is to provide youth impacted by a loved one's substance use with the tools they need to stay safe and build a healthy life, and to reduce the likelihood that impacted youth will abuse substances.
In 2013, more than 250 youth were impacted by Caring for Kids. 90% of youth participants showed a decreased likelihood of alcohol or other drug use, and 100% completed an action plan.
Filed under Effective Practice, Education / Childcare & Early Childhood Education, Children
The goal of this program is to improve the academic performance and cognitive development of young children who are considered at risk for developmental delays and school failure.
Filed under Effective Practice, Environmental Health / Toxins & Contaminants
CARE's goal is to increase the amount of recycling and reuse of post-consumer carpet, and reduce the amount of carpet going to landfills.
Filed under Effective Practice, Economy / Income, Adults, Families, Urban
The Cash Back initiative aims to help low-income residents take advantage of tax credits by offering free tax preparation services.
Filed under Effective Practice, Community / Crime & Crime Prevention, Children, Teens, Urban
A goal of the program is to reduce high-risk youth involvement in the criminal justice system by intervening immediately or very soon after youth are violently injured.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Physical Activity, Children, Adults
The mission of Communities Putting Prevention to Work: San Antonio is to promote environmental changes to prevent obesity and make San Antonio one of the healthiest and most active communities in the nation.
Communities Putting Prevention to Work: San Antonio aims to reduce obesity by building accessible walking trails, providing bike-share programs, organizing free fitness programs and highlighting healthy eating options for the residents of San Antonio.
Filed under Effective Practice, Community / Crime & Crime Prevention, Children, Adults, Urban
The goal of CeaseFire is to interrupt the cycle of violence by changing norms and promoting positive behavior change.
Filed under Effective Practice, Economy / Employment
The goal of this program is to help men and women who are returning home from prison to regain the skills and confidence needed for a successful transition to a stable, productive life.
Filed under Effective Practice, Economy / Employment
The mission of CET, an economic and community development corporation, is to promote human development and education by providing people with marketable skills, training and supportive services that contribute to self sufficiency.