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, Environmental Health / Air
The goal of Climate Leaders is to aid companies in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
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 / Air
CMOP's goal is to reduce methane emissions from coalbeds by promoting the profitable recovery and use of coal mine methane.
Filed under Effective Practice, Education / Student Performance K-12, Children, Teens, Families
Coalition for Community Schools’ mission is to mobilize the resources and capacity of multiple sectors and institutions to create a united movement for community schools.
Filed under Effective Practice, Education / Student Performance K-12
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Cancer, Families
The goal of this program is to increase cancer screening among individuals with first-degree relatives who have had colorectal cancer.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Cancer, Racial/Ethnic Minorities, Urban
The goal of this project was to promote colorectal cancer screening among Chinese Americans.
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.
Filed under Effective Practice, Economy / Housing & Homes, Adults, Families, Urban
Common Ground seeks to help homeless individuals and families develop stability and independence by providing housing and support services.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Immunizations & Infectious Diseases, Children, Rural
The goal of Communities Caring for Children is to increase the number of infants and children who receive immunizations on schedule.