Pregnancy to the day before the child's 5th birthday
Images of official documents must clearly show the participant’s name and the date or school year. The Perfect Attendance incentive is awarded only for FULL school years.
Unless otherwise indicated, all documentation of completed activities should be submitted through the activity claim form. Please uncheck the final question on the activity claim form if you do not want your photos to be used to promote the Home Run to other West Sacramento families. Please note that there is a $250 limit per age group.
Eligible Activities for Ages 0-4
Activity | Description | Documentation Needed | Incentive |
|---|---|---|---|
529 College Savings Account | Open a 529 college savings account for your child from a provider other than ScholarShare (not available for ScholarShare account holders). | Account statement | $25, one time only |
Ages and Stages Questionnaires (Developmental Screenings) | Complete Ages and Stages Questionnaires (Developmental Screenings) for your child and and submit it to Help Me Grow Yolo County. | Email confirming Help Me Grow Yolo County has received your screening | $5 for each completed questionnaire; may be completed every year |
Birth Plan | If you are expecting, create a plan detailing everything you need and would want for your labor experience. Remember to also think about travel plans and what you'll need to take with you! | A copy of your birth plan. You can use a template or create your own. | $20, one time only |
CalKIDS Account | Account statement | $50, one time only | |
Car Seat Safety Consultation | Schedule and attend a Car Seat Safety Consultation through the City of West Sacramento by signing up here | Completed Child Safety Seat Checklist form with technician name | $20 each time your child moves to a new car seat size and you attend consultation |
Family Fun | Spend at least 20 minutes with your child, engaging in a health or nutrition activity such as cooking together or participating in a class at the recreation center. Find more ideas on this list. (Click here for the list in Spanish). | Video or photo of you and your child doing the activity | $5 per activity, maximum of $20 |
Family event | Attend a West Sacramento community event for families and children offered by your school, church, or a community-based organization. | Answer the questions on the activity claim form and upload photo of participant at the event. | $20 for each event attended, maximum of $60 |
Home Run Referral | Refer a friend or family member to enroll in a West Sacramento Home Run program. | Friend or family member provides your name when creating their profile with the Home Run Savings Tracker | $25 per enrollment, maximum of $75 |
Kindergarten Enrollment | Enroll your child in transitional kindergarten (T-K) or kindergarten. | Enrollment form from WUSD or other accredited T-K or kindergarten provider | $25, one time only. Bonus: $25 extra for enrolling prior to June 30th. |
Library Card | Obtain a public library card for your child. | Photo of your library card | $10, one time only |
Link ScholarShare Account | Link your child’s ScholarShare 529 account to their Ready, Set, Save! Account. | Notify the Home Run team by submitting a claim through our activity claim form under "Linked ScholarShare Account" | $50, one time only |
Maternal/Infant Nutrition and Breast Feeding Consultation | Attend an orientation or an in-person or online session on maternal/infant nutrition and breastfeeding through your doctor, La Leche League, or similar. | Certificate of consultation or educational session or, if it was a virtual session, a screenshot that includes the session name with your face and name | $20 per session, maximum of $60 |