Health and well-being
Overview
Good health is a critical foundation to all mobility outcomes. Healthy families and neighborhoods contribute to positive outcomes at every life stage. Healthy children are more likely to be ready for kindergarten, stay on-track through elementary and middle school, and graduate from high school. And healthy adults are more likely to receive a post-secondary degree and obtain and keep good jobs.
Evidence-based strategies
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Outcome Area |
This ranking is based on the number of studies that have been conducted on programs and practices within this category, weighted by the rigor of the research design in those studies and the magnitude of the effects. |
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Preventing gun violence through limiting gun access and circulation, and raising public awareness
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Stable and healthy families Supportive neighborhoods |
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Removing cost and distance barriers to healthy food for children and families
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Stable and healthy families Supportive neighborhoods |
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Eliminating financial, physical, and other barriers to health care access and quality
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Stable and healthy families |
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Ensuring that existing affordable homes and rental units remain safe, healthy, and high-quality
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Stable and healthy families Supportive neighborhoods Kindergarten readiness |
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Supporting residents in accessing care, understanding health information, and making informed decisions
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Stable and healthy families |
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Using trained behavioral health professionals to provide emergency support services focused on health and de-escalation
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Supportive neighborhoods |
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Connecting individuals experiencing chronic homelessness with stable, unconditional housing and support services
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Supportive neighborhoods |
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Helping residents balance work, health, and caring for family
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Stable high-quality employment Stable and healthy families |
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Improving resident experience in learning about, applying to, and receiving aid
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Stable and healthy families Racial equity in government |
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Reducing STI transmission and unintended pregnancy by teaching and encouraging safer behavior and decision-making
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Stable and healthy families |
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Positioning students to be physically and emotionally ready to learn
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Stable and healthy families Elementary and middle school success High school graduation |
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Leveraging health services, legal interventions, and community-wide initiatives to treat and prevent drug use and addiction
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Supportive neighborhoods |
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Increasing access to high-quality health care and education for new and expecting families
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Kindergarten readiness Stable and healthy families |
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Direct supports for foster youth, training programs for prospective foster parents, foster care models, and programs aiming to preserve and reunify families
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Stable and healthy families Supportive neighborhoods |
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