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, Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders, Children, Adults
By partnering with key community stakeholders, the Charleston Dorchester Mental Health Center is committed to providing accessible, affordable, quality mental health services to residents of Charleston and Dorchester counties.
Charleston Dorchester Mental Health Center Partnerships has resulted in increased hospital and emergency services diversion, increased children tenure in communities and schools, and provided essential mental health services to improve the overall quality of life for residents of the community.
Filed under Effective Practice, Community / Public Safety, Urban
The goal of this strategy is to improve the effectiveness of policing in Chicago.
Filed under Effective Practice, Education / Childcare & Early Childhood Education, Children, Urban
The goal of this program is to provide comprehensive educational support and family support to economically disadvantaged children and their parents.
Filed under Effective Practice, Economy / Housing & Homes
CCLF's vision is to work creatively with their clients to help them rejuvenate neighborhoods and improve the lives of low-wealth individuals and families who live in those communities.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Prevention & Safety, Children, Urban
The goal of CAN DO Houston is to prevent childhood obesity in the Houston area by facilitating programs that encourage good nutrition, physical activity, and healthy minds.
Filed under Effective Practice, Community / Social Environment, Children
The program's five main goals are to (1) foster a safe, supportive group environment; (2) facilitate the identification and expression of divorce-related feelings; (3) promote understanding of divorce-related concepts and clarify misconceptions; (4) teach effective coping and interpersonal skills; and (5) enhance positive perceptions of self and family.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Children's Health, Children, Families
Children's Futures' mission is to improve child health and developmental outcomes through public-private collaboration.
Filed under Effective Practice, Education / Childcare & Early Childhood Education, Children
The goal of this program is to improve school performance through reciprocal peer tutoring.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Alcohol & Drug Use, Children, Racial/Ethnic Minorities, Urban
The goal of Club HERO is encourage feelings of support at home and school and increase knowledge about the harmful effects of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs to prevent youths' drug use.
Filed under Effective Practice, Environmental Health / Energy & Sustainability
The CHP Partnership is a voluntary program that seeks to reduce the environmental impact of power generation by promoting the use of CHP.The Partnership works closely with energy users, the CHP industry, state and local governments, and other stakeholders to support the development of new projects and promote their energy, environmental, and economic benefits.