The Promising Practices Network on Children, Families and Communities
Anyone who has had a health problem and searched online for information has had the same experience: There is a wealth of information in a variety of formats from a multitude of sources, making it very tough to figure out what actually works and what doesn't. The experience is no less daunting if you are a practitioner or program funder in child and family services. Depending on the outcome you want to achieve, you will find myriad approaches claiming to be effective—but where is the evidence?
For those who seek to improve child and family outcomes, the experience is less daunting, thanks to the Promising Practices Network (PPN) on Children, Families and Communities, a unique partnership that is dedicated to providing objective, high-quality, evidence-based information about what works to improve the lives of children, families, and communities. The RAND Corporation operates the PPN website and monthly email newsletter on behalf of a network of organizations that pool resources to ensure that their constituents have access to information that is up-to-date, concise and easy to understand. Visit this award-winning and free resource at  www.promisingpractices.net.

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