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 / Adolescent Health, Teens, Racial/Ethnic Minorities, Urban
To provide a temporary and safe housing solution to homeless adolescents and young adults aged 18-24.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Adolescent Health, Teens, Racial/Ethnic Minorities, Urban
To provide a shelter and services that assist homeless and runaway youth to transition into a stable living situation.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Diabetes, Adults, Racial/Ethnic Minorities, Urban
The goal of the Lawndale Health Promotion Project was to eliminate health disparities in type 2 diabetes and heart disease among Hispanics and African Americans.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Children's Health, Children, Urban
The goal of Leading, Integrating, Networking for Kids is to provide mental health services for children in schools.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Physical Activity, Children, Families
Let’s Move! is dedicated to solving the problem of obesity within a generation so that kids born today will grow up healthier and able to pursue their dreams.
Filed under Effective Practice, Economy / Employment, Children, Teens
The mission of LLL is to improve the educational performance and advancement, and the employment and career prospects of all Chittenden County students.
Filed under Good Idea, Education / School Environment, Children, Teens
The goal of Little Kids Rock is to offer music education free of charge to students in grades K-12.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Physical Activity, Adults
The goal of Live Healthy Iowa is to encourage physical activity and weight loss through team-based competition.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Physical Activity, Children, Urban
The mission of Live Well Omaha Kids is to help all children living in Omaha achieve improvements in nutrition and physical activity.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Children's Health, Children
The goal of the Long Beach Alliance for Children with Asthma is to raise awareness about asthma to improve clinical outcomes and influence policy change.