Strategies What Works for Health includes evidence-informed strategies to create communities where everyone can thrive. SORT BY A-ZBest MatchNewest VIEW 102550 3 Strategies Create environments that support learning Increase education beyond high school Community Safety Diet and Exercise Employment 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 Bridge programs for hard-to-employ adults Provide basic skills (e.g., reading, math, writing, English language, or soft skills) and industry-specific training with other supports; also called occupationally contextualized basic education programs Evidence Rating: Expert Opinion Education Employment Bookmark this strategy School breakfast programs Support programs to provide students with a nutritious breakfast in the cafeteria, from grab and go carts in hallways, or in classrooms Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Education Diet and Exercise
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 Bridge programs for hard-to-employ adults Provide basic skills (e.g., reading, math, writing, English language, or soft skills) and industry-specific training with other supports; also called occupationally contextualized basic education programs Evidence Rating: Expert Opinion Education Employment
Bookmark this strategy School breakfast programs Support programs to provide students with a nutritious breakfast in the cafeteria, from grab and go carts in hallways, or in classrooms Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Education Diet and Exercise