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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.
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Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Alcohol & Drug Use, Children, Women

Goal: The goal of UWASA is to teach girls to build their cultural and gender identity, discourage alcohol and drug use, promote HIV awareness, and explore possible career options.

Filed under Effective Practice, Economy / Government Assistance

Goal: The goal of this program is to promote stability by preventing families and individuals from being evicted.

Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Cancer, Women, Racial/Ethnic Minorities, Urban

Goal: The goal of the Vietnamese REACH for Health Initiative is to promote awareness and use of breast and cervical cancer screening.

Filed under Good Idea, Community / Social Environment, Urban

Goal: The goal of VBC is to recreate a sense of kinmanship and collaboration through community building and the creative reclamation of public space.

Filed under Effective Practice, Community / Transportation, Older Adults

Goal: The Beverly Foundation's mission is to foster new ideas and options to enhance mobility and transportation for today's and tomorrow's older population.

Filed under Good Idea, Community / Social Environment, Teens, Adults, Urban

Goal: Walk the Talk nurtures community involvement and leadership in individuals.

Filed under Good Idea, Economy / Government Assistance

Goal: The goal of this program is to help individuals move toward self-sufficiency.

Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Children's Health, Children, Teens, Families

Goal: The goal of We Can! is to bring families and communities together to promote healthy weight in children ages 8 through 13 through improved food choices, increased physical activity, and reduced screen time.

Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Alcohol & Drug Use

Goal: The goals of Weed and Seed are to control violent crime, drug trafficking, and drug-related crime and provide a safe environment where residents can live, work, and raise their families.

Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Health Care Access & Quality, Adults

Goal: The goal of Welvista is to provide prescription medications to those who cannot afford them.