Strategies What Works for Health includes evidence-informed strategies to create communities where everyone can thrive. SORT BY A-ZBest MatchNewest VIEW 102550 4 Strategies Business Community Members Education Employment Housing and Transit Public Health Scientifically Supported Some Evidence Mixed Evidence Create environments that support learning Support affordable housing options Air and Water Quality Diet and Exercise Clear all Bookmark this strategy Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) Match disadvantaged or at-risk youth with volunteer mentors in school or community settings Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Community Safety Education Bookmark this strategy Community schools Combine academic, mental and physical health, and social service resources in schools for students and families via partnerships with community organizations; also called community learning centers Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Education Bookmark this strategy Later middle and high school start times Delay school start times for middle and high schools to better align with adolescent sleep-wake cycles; often until 8:30 a.m. or later Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Education Bookmark this strategy Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTCs) Provide funding via tax credits at the state and local level to support development and rehabilitation costs of low income rental housing Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Housing and Transit
Bookmark this strategy Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) Match disadvantaged or at-risk youth with volunteer mentors in school or community settings Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Community Safety Education
Bookmark this strategy Community schools Combine academic, mental and physical health, and social service resources in schools for students and families via partnerships with community organizations; also called community learning centers Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Education
Bookmark this strategy Later middle and high school start times Delay school start times for middle and high schools to better align with adolescent sleep-wake cycles; often until 8:30 a.m. or later Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Education
Bookmark this strategy Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTCs) Provide funding via tax credits at the state and local level to support development and rehabilitation costs of low income rental housing Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Housing and Transit
