Tools & Resources
Intervention Planning Matrix: Activity to support learning
This downloadable PowerPoint slide deck lays out an activity to use with your partners to practice using the Intervention Planning Matrix.
What is Policy?
This 2-page introductory fact sheet from Change Lab Solutions can help you introduce partners to the concept of policy change.
What Do You Want? Choosing a Local Policy Goal
This tool (from M+R) provides a set of criteria to help groups select a policy or systems change goal for their community. You can use this tool to facilitate meaningful discussion and decision-making that is grounded in a specific set of criteria.
2019 County Health Rankings Key Findings Report
This is the national Key Findings Report from the 2018 County Health Rankings. It can be found in Reports.
2018 County Health Rankings Key Findings Report
This is the national Key Findings Report from the 2018 County Health Rankings. It can be found in Reports.
2017 County Health Rankings Key Findings Report
This is the national Key Findings Report from the 2017 County Health Rankings. It can be found in Reports.
2016 County Health Rankings Key Findings Report
This is the national Key Findings Report from the 2016 County Health Rankings. It can be found in Reports.
2014 County Health Rankings Key Findings Report
This is the national Key Findings Report from the 2014 County Health Rankings. It can be found in Reports.
A Guide to Actionable Measurement
This tool (from the Gates Foundation) provides guidance on evaluating policy initiatives, including a list of Good Practices in Measurement (p.19) applicable to any evaluation. It can be found in Evaluate Actions under...
Healthy Homes Initiative
This tool (from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) is an initiative to address health hazards, such as mold, dust, lead, radon and other allergens or toxins in housing. It can be found in the Community Development guide under...