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 / Oral Health, Children
Goal: The goal of the Arizona Dental Sealant Program is to reduce dental caries in children.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Cancer, Women
Goal: The goal or this program is to improve early detection of breast cancer through health education using a visual tool.
Filed under Good Idea, Economy / Employment, Adults
Goal: Aspiritech's mission is to provide a path for high-functioning individuals on the autism spectrum to realize their potential through meaningful employment.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Immunizations & Infectious Diseases, Children
Goal: The primary goal of this clinic is to make immunizations more available to parents in an area where children have been identified as lacking needed immunizations.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Alcohol & Drug Use, Women
Goal: The goal of this program is to reduce the rate of pregnant women who smoke in Chautauqua County.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Oral Health, Children
Goal: The goal of the Baby Bottle Tooth Decay Program is to prevent early childhood caries.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Maternal, Fetal & Infant Health, Families, Urban
Goal: The goal of the project was to increase breastfeeding initiation rates through the implementation of Baby-Friendly policies.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Physical Activity, Children, Teens, Adults, Older Adults, Families, Racial/Ethnic Minorities, Urban
Goal: The Backyard Garden Program builds food self-sufficiency by empowering low-income households to grow fresh produce where they live.
Filed under Good Idea, Economy / Investment & Personal Finance, Families, Racial/Ethnic Minorities, Urban
Goal: 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
Goal: The goal of Banking on the Future is to help low-income residents achieve financial stability.