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, Community / Crime & Crime Prevention, Children, Teens, Rural
The primary goal of the Independence Youth Court is to reduce incidents of juvenile crime, divert offending youth from the Juvenile Justice System and to provide an alternative to the Jackson County Family court process and further contact with the police.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Older Adults, Older Adults
The mission of this program is to provide a community-based, and community supported, economically viable and consumer-oriented, quality transportation service for seniors.
Filed under Good Idea, Economy / Government Assistance, Families
The goal of this program is to encourage eligible families to utilize the Earned Income Tax Credit.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Diabetes, Adults
To provide the tools to prevent or delay adult type 2 diabetes.
Filed under Effective Practice, Economy / Housing & Homes, Families
Interfaith Housing Alliance strengthens families, builds communities and promotes human dignity and economic justice by providing decent, affordable housing for those with lower incomes. Through education, advocacy and the creation of new jobs, they foster economic growth and overcome the effects of shelter poverty.
Filed under Effective Practice, Community / Transportation
The main objectives of the Repeat Intoxicated Driver project are to decrease the incidence of individuals operating while intoxicated (OWI).
Filed under Good Idea, Economy / Investment & Personal Finance, Children, Families
The goal of It's a Habit, Sammy Rabbit! is to teach financial literacy and other life skills and habits to young children.
Filed under Effective Practice, Economy / Investment & Personal Finance, Children
The IDA program is designed to help young people enter the financial mainstream, gain financial stability and build assets.
Filed under Effective Practice, Community / Transportation, Families
The goal of this program is to assist low-income households in obtaining a personal vehicle.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Heart Disease & Stroke, Adults, Older Adults
To reduce death from heart disease among their members in Northern California.