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, Environmental Health / Toxins & Contaminants, Older Adults
This program aims to protect seniors against West Nile virus exposure.
Filed under Effective Practice, Education / Student Performance K-12, Children, Teens
The program aims to enhance the protective factors of academic performance, attachment and commitment to school, consistent enforcement of rules regarding behavior, and attachment to prosocial role models.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Children's Health, Families
The objectives of the campaign are (1) to educate parents about the importance of talking with their children and (2) to model techniques parents can use to have rich and elaborate conversations with their children.
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 Good Idea, Art & Recreation / Libraries & Museums, Families
This program aims to educate library staff and train workers how to best serve library patrons with autism and their families.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Wellness & Lifestyle, Racial/Ethnic Minorities
The goal of the Lighten Up program is to encourage lifestyle change and improve health through faith-based lessons.
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 / Health Care Access & Quality, Children, Families
Little Ones, Big Questions is hosted by Mat-Su Regional Medical Center, with a mission of progressive, competent and quality health care for the growing community through the teamwork of families, doctors, employees and volunteers.
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.