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 / Maternal, Fetal & Infant Health, Women
The goal of the Canada Prenatal Nutrition program is to improve birth outcomes by increasing access to prenatal care.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Cancer
The goal of CancerCare is to provide free support services to anyone affected by cancer.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Children's Health, Children
The goal of this program is to increase the proper usage of child safety seats in Washington County, NY.
Filed under Good Idea, Economy / Employment, Adults
The goal of Career Gear is to provide appropriate business clothing for job seekers and to promote job-retention and career advancement.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Children's Health, Children, Families, Rural
The mission of the Caring Bear Picnic is to educate children and parents on how to live healthy lifestyles through hands-on activities.
For over 30 years, the Caring Bear Picnic has educated children and parents on how to live healthy lifestyles through hands-on activities.
Filed under Effective Practice, Economy / Income, Adults, Families, Urban
The Cash Back initiative aims to help low-income residents take advantage of tax credits by offering free tax preparation services.
CDC Communities Putting Prevention to Work: Increase Access to Cessation Services (Santa Clara County, CA)
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Alcohol & Drug Use, Racial/Ethnic Minorities
The goal is to increase cessation within communities with the highest tobacco use rates through culturally appropriate services provided through community-based organization partners.
The intervention has resulted in a 39% quit success rate.
Filed under Effective Practice, Education / Childcare & Early Childhood Education, Children
The goal of this program is to improve the quality of child care and education in Seattle.
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 / Employment, Families, Urban
The mission of Chicago Commons is to help individuals, families and communities to overcome poverty, discrimination and isolation.