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, Health / Children's Health, Children, Families
The goal of BUB is to increase awareness about CPS and usage rates of seats amongst low-income families in the city of Boston.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Cancer, Adults, Racial/Ethnic Minorities
The goal of the Cancer SOS provider education program is to increase cancer screening in primary care settings serving disadvantaged populations.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Cancer, Women
The goal of this program is to provide routine cancer screenings to the underserved population of incarcerated women in Indiana.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Children's Health, Children
The goal of this program is to increase the proper usage of child safety seats in Washington County, NY.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Children's Health, Children, Families, Rural
The mission of the Caring Bear Picnic is to educate children and parents on how to live healthy lifestyles through hands-on activities.
For over 30 years, the Caring Bear Picnic has educated children and parents on how to live healthy lifestyles through hands-on activities.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Cancer, Adults, Racial/Ethnic Minorities, Urban
The goal of this project is to improve colorectal cancer screening awareness among low-income women traditionally underserved by cancer control efforts.
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, Health / Alcohol & Drug Use, Children, Urban
The goal of this program is to reduce the negative impact of alcohol abuse on campus life by correcting students' perceptions about alcohol use and by making the campus less conducive to drinking.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Older Adults, Older Adults, Urban
- Enhance enjoyment and participation in a variety of physical activities
- Develop and enhance the skills, knowledge, and self-efficacy needed to
establish and maintain an active lifestyle
- Ensure the affordability and accessibility of the program
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Children's Health, Children
The goal of this program is to reduce motor vehicle injuries and fatalities among children in Maricopa County.