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 Evidence-Based Practice, Health / Cancer, Children, Families
The main objective of Pool Cool is to increase awareness, motivation, and sun protection practices among children ages 5-10 who take swimming lessons.
The Pool Cool program had significant positive effects on children's use of sunscreen and overall sun-protection habits at swimming pools.
Filed under Evidence-Based Practice, Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders
The goal of this program is to help clients move beyond trauma and substance abuse.
Multiple evaluations of the Seeking Safety program in various settings have shown positive outcomes for substance abuse/addiction, substance abuse disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Filed under Good Idea, Economy / Investment & Personal Finance, Children, Teens
The Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative is a national foundation whose mission is to help youth in foster care make successful transitions to adulthood.
Note: This practice has been Archived.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Immunizations & Infectious Diseases, Families, Urban
To provide low-cost immunization for hepatitis A and B, screening for hepatitis B, and to increase community awareness about hepatitis B.
Note: This practice has been Archived.
Filed under Good Idea, Economy / Housing & Homes, Children, Older Adults, Families
The Kahiau Program addresses the non-medical needs of individuals and families in the community served by Castle Medical Center.