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 Government Some Evidence Increase high school completion rates Increase or supplement income Education Income Clear all Bookmark this strategy High school equivalency credentials Offer programs to help individuals without a high school diploma or its equivalent achieve a high school equivalency credential Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Education Employment Bookmark this strategy Living wage laws Establish locally mandated wages that are higher than state or federal minimum wage levels Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Income Bookmark this strategy New Hope Project Provided work supports for low income individuals and families (e.g., job search assistance, transitional jobs, subsidized child care, health insurance, etc.); participants worked at least 30 hours/week Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Income Bookmark this strategy Unemployment insurance (UI) Increase compensation provided to unemployed workers looking for jobs by expanding eligibility, amount, or duration of benefits Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Income
Bookmark this strategy High school equivalency credentials Offer programs to help individuals without a high school diploma or its equivalent achieve a high school equivalency credential Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Education Employment
Bookmark this strategy Living wage laws Establish locally mandated wages that are higher than state or federal minimum wage levels Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Income
Bookmark this strategy New Hope Project Provided work supports for low income individuals and families (e.g., job search assistance, transitional jobs, subsidized child care, health insurance, etc.); participants worked at least 30 hours/week Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Income
Bookmark this strategy Unemployment insurance (UI) Increase compensation provided to unemployed workers looking for jobs by expanding eligibility, amount, or duration of benefits Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Income