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, Economy / Housing & Homes, Children, Teens, Adults, Urban
The goal of the Illumination Foundation is to bridge the gaps in existing services for the most underserved to break or prevent the cycle of homelessness in Orange County.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Immunizations & Infectious Diseases, Children, Families, Racial/Ethnic Minorities, Urban
The goal of Immunize LA Kids is to improve immunization rates among children.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Disabilities, Children
The goal of the Imua Project is to support youth with disabilities transition from high school to employment or higher education.
Filed under Effective Practice, Environmental Health / Wildlife, Rural
The goal of this program is to provide greater wildlife habitat value on agricultural lands without significantly affecting crop production.
Filed under Effective Practice, Economy / Investment & Personal Finance, Families
The goal of this program was to demonstrate the effectiveness of individual development accounts.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Children's Health
The goal of the IAQ TfS program is to provide schools with easy ways to improve air quality in classrooms.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Immunizations & Infectious Diseases, Teens, Adults
The goal of inSPOT is to improve STD partner notification by providing online resources including electronic postcards.
Filed under Effective Practice, Community / Crime & Crime Prevention, Children, Teens
The goal of this program is to prevent recidivism among juvenile offenders placed on probation for known gang-related behavior or substance abuse offenses.
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, Economy / Government Assistance
The goal of this program is to encourage employers to contribute to health coverage for employees.