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, 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, Education / Educational Attainment, Children, Teens, Urban
Goal: The goal is to guide students from underserved communities towards careers in healthcare, simultaneously fulfilling workforce needs.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Family Planning, Teens, Racial/Ethnic Minorities, Urban
Goal: The goal of Breaking the Cycle is to prevent teen pregnancy in Hartford.
Filed under Effective Practice, Economy / Employment, Children
Goal: The Foundation's mission is to foster the employment of young people with disabilities.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Health Care Access & Quality
Goal: The goal of Project Access is to improve access to specialty health care in Buncombe County.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Cancer, Adults, Racial/Ethnic Minorities
Goal: 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
Goal: The goal of this program is to provide routine cancer screenings to the underserved population of incarcerated women in Indiana.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Cancer
Goal: The goal of CancerCare is to provide free support services to anyone affected by cancer.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Children's Health, Children
Goal: The goal of this program is to increase the proper usage of child safety seats in Washington County, NY.
Filed under Effective Practice, Economy / Income, Adults, Families, Urban
Goal: The Cash Back initiative aims to help low-income residents take advantage of tax credits by offering free tax preparation services.