Strategies What Works for Health includes evidence-informed strategies to create communities where everyone can thrive. SORT BY A-ZBest MatchNewest VIEW 102550 5 Strategies Health Care Nonprofits Employment Family and Social Support Housing and Transit Income Tobacco Use Scientifically Supported Mixed Evidence Build social capital within communities Ensure access to housing Support safe travel Air and Water Quality Community Safety Diet and Exercise Clear all Bookmark this strategy Car seat distribution & education programs Provide parents with car seats free of charge, via loan or low cost rental, often with education about proper installation and use Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Community Safety Bookmark this strategy Car seat education & enforcement campaigns Share information about the importance of proper car seat use and enforce existing laws via checkpoints, dedicated law enforcement officials, etc. Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Community Safety Bookmark this strategy Car seat incentive & education programs Educate parents and caregivers about proper use of car seats and reward parents and/or children for correct use Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Community Safety Bookmark this strategy Housing First Provide rapid access to permanent housing and support (e.g., crisis intervention, needs assessment, case management), usually for chronically homeless individuals with persistent mental illness or substance abuse issues Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Housing and Transit Bookmark this strategy Participatory budgeting Engage community members to determine how public budgets are spent, ideally to improve neighborhood conditions and reduce inequality. Evidence Rating: Mixed Evidence Family and Social Support
Bookmark this strategy Car seat distribution & education programs Provide parents with car seats free of charge, via loan or low cost rental, often with education about proper installation and use Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Community Safety
Bookmark this strategy Car seat education & enforcement campaigns Share information about the importance of proper car seat use and enforce existing laws via checkpoints, dedicated law enforcement officials, etc. Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Community Safety
Bookmark this strategy Car seat incentive & education programs Educate parents and caregivers about proper use of car seats and reward parents and/or children for correct use Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Community Safety
Bookmark this strategy Housing First Provide rapid access to permanent housing and support (e.g., crisis intervention, needs assessment, case management), usually for chronically homeless individuals with persistent mental illness or substance abuse issues Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Housing and Transit
Bookmark this strategy Participatory budgeting Engage community members to determine how public budgets are spent, ideally to improve neighborhood conditions and reduce inequality. Evidence Rating: Mixed Evidence Family and Social Support