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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
New Parent Group | Join a local support group for new parents. | Photo or screenshot of any enrollment confirmation or email you receive confirming your membership in the group | $10, one time only |
Optometrist Visit | Take your child to an optometrist. | Visit summary form provided by the doctor, or photo of your child in the optometrist's office. | $10 per visit, maximum of one per year |
Parenting Workshop | Attend a one-time or multi-part parenting workshop. | Answer the questions on the activity claim form and upload photo verification of attendance. | $20 per workshop or workshop series, $60 maximum |
Pediatrician Checkup | Get a prenatal checkup if pregnant or take your child to a pediatric. | Visit summary form provided by the doctor, or photo of your child in the doctor's office | $10 per visit, maximum of one per year |
Preschool Attendance | Complete one year of attendance at a Home Run Certified High-Quality Early Learning Site | Certificate of preschool completion | $50, one time only |
Preschool Enrollment | Enroll your child in a Home Run Certified Quality Early Learning Site | Preschool enrollment certificate | $25, one time only |
Preschool/Childcare Research | Research online, call, or visit 3 Home Run Certified High-Quality Preschools. | Answer the questions on the activity claim form. | $10, one time only |
Read a Book | Read a book from the library or your home with your child. | Take a picture of you reading a book with your child and upload it through our activity claim form. | $10 per book response, maximum of $30 |
Safe Sleeping Workshop | Attend a safe sleeping workshop or orientation through your doctor’s office or with an early learning specialist. | Certificate of attendance or, for virtual workshops, a screenshot that includes the name of the workshop and your face and name | $20 per workshop, maximum of $60 |
ScholarShare 529 Monthly Match | Set up automatic deposits in your child's linked ScholarShare 529 account, and you’ll receive a match of up to $10 per month in their Ready, Set, Save account. You can receive matching funds until you reach a total of $180. | Set up automatic deposits in your child's ScholarShare account and be sure to link it to their Ready, Set, Save account. The match will be deposited automatically. | $10 per month for up to 18 months |
ScholarShare Account | Open a ScholarShare 529 college savings account for your child. | Account statement | $50, one time only |