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 Effective Practice, Education / Student Performance K-12, Children, Teens
The goal of Project SOAR is to promote academic success among youth at Galveston Elementary School.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Alcohol & Drug Use, Teens
The goal of Project SUCCESS is to prevent and reduce substance abuse in high-risk middle-school and high-school aged adolescents.
Project TRACK (Teaching, Reaching, and Collaborating for Knowledge) and Steps for Health (Town of Edenton)
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Physical Activity, Children
The goal of this program is to promote increased physical activity and a balanced diet.
Filed under Effective Practice, Community / Social Environment, Children
The goal of this program is to educate children about sexual abuse.
Filed under Good Idea, Community / Crime & Crime Prevention, Children, Adults, Urban
The goal of Project Ujima is to stop the cycle of violent crimes by reducing the number of repeat victims of violence.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Women's Health, Women, Racial/Ethnic Minorities
The goal of the Promoting Heart Health in Women Municipal Workers program is to improve women’s knowledge of and perceived susceptibility to heart disease.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Health Care Access & Quality, Adults, Women, Older Adults, Racial/Ethnic Minorities
The goal of Promotores de Salud is to improve the delivery of healthcare to under-served Latinos by using trained community members (Promotores) to bridge the gap between Latinos and healthcare providers.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Cancer, Adults, Rural
The goal of the PREP computerized reminder system is to increase colorectal cancer screening.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Immunizations & Infectious Diseases
The main objective of the Protocol is to provide a medicolegal framework for the protection of public health and safety in the face of emerging threats of infectious diseases and bioterrorism agents with due regard to a citizen's right to due process.
Filed under Good Idea, Economy / Employment, Adults
Clothing & Connections' mission is to provide interview and career clothing, information, and referrals to clients in need as they pursue new opportunities for advancement in self-sufficiency. Clients are referred to Clothing & Connections by a group of non-profit member organizations, which include homeless shelters, domestic violence centers, job training programs, and self-sufficiency programs. Clients are fitted with clothing specific to the job they are applying for. In addition, Clothing & Connections offers mini-seminars on topics such as preparing for the job interview, making a positive first impression, and dressing for success on a limited budget.