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, Health / Physical Activity, Children, Teens, Adults, Families
The mission of the North Carolina Fruits and Veggies Nutrition Coalition is to build a healthier North Carolina by increasing access to and consumption of fruits and vegetables.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Physical Activity, Children, Teens, Families, Urban
The goal of the program is to assist students in establishing physical activity as part of their daily lives.
Filed under Effective Practice, Community / Domestic Violence & Abuse, Families
The goal of the On-Call Services program is to provide information about domestic violence and the legal system to survivors of abuse. The program also offers legal advocacy for court hearings and meetings with the police, prosecutor, and other involved attorneys, probation, and others.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Older Adults, Adults
To reduce and prevent falls in people with osteoporosis and osteopenia through exercise and education.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Children's Health, Children, Families, Urban
The program aims to provide ongoing comprehensive care coordination to children with medically complex and chronic conditions within Children's National health care system.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Health Care Access & Quality, Adults
The goal of this program is to improve access to health care for uninsured and underinsured adults.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Alcohol & Drug Use, Teens, Adults
The mission of the Partnership for a Tobacco-Free Maine is to reduce death and disability due to tobacco use.
Filed under Effective Practice, Economy / Employment, Teens, Families
This study addresses how to use national service to build effective welfare-to-work programs, and to encourage business collaborations. Two major suggestions are partnering with Employer Advisory Groups and generating national level support.
Filed under Good Idea, Education / Educational Attainment, Adults
The Per Scholas mission is to not only open doors to technology careers, but to build the foundation for future sustainability and growth for our communities.
Filed under Good Idea, Environmental Health / Toxins & Contaminants
The goal of PESP is to reduce the health and environmental risks associated with pesticide use.