Open a 529 college savings account for your child from a provider other than ScholarShare (not available for ScholarShare account holders).

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!

Register your child's CalKids account.

Schedule and attend a Car Seat Safety Consultation through the City of West Sacramento by signing up here

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).

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.

Refer a friend or family member to enroll in a West Sacramento Home Run program.

Enroll your child in transitional kindergarten (T-K) or kindergarten.

Enrollment form from WUSD or other accredited T-K or kindergarten provider

Obtain a public library card for your child.

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"

Attend an orientation or an in-person or online session on maternal/infant nutrition and breastfeeding through your doctor, La Leche League, or similar.

Join a local support group for new parents.

Attend a one-time or multi-part parenting workshop.

Answer the questions on the activity claim form and upload photo verification of attendance.

Get a prenatal checkup if pregnant or take your child to a pediatric or dental checkup.

Complete one year of attendance at a Home Run Certified High-Quality Early Learning Site

Certificate of preschool completion

Enroll your child in a Home Run Certified Quality Early Learning Site

Research online, call, or visit 3 Home Run Certified High-Quality Preschools.

Answer the questions on the activity claim form.

Read a book from the library or your home with your child.

Сфотографируйте, как вы читаете книгу вместе с ребенком, и загрузите фотографию через форму заявки на участие.

$10 per book response, maximum of $30

Attend a safe sleeping workshop or orientation through your doctor’s office or with an early learning specialist.

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

Open a ScholarShare 529 college savings account for your child.

Complete a school readiness questionnaire (developmental screening) for your child and submit it to Help Me Grow Yolo County.

Special incentives are offered occasionally, for a limited time. Watch Home Run social media for details. Restrictions may apply.

Required documentation may vary and will be described with the Special Incentive announcement.

Amounts may vary and will be described with the Special Incentive announcement.

Attend 1 Storytime session at the Arthur F. Turner Public Library in West Sacramento.

Photo of a participant at the Storytime.

$5 for each, maximum of $50

Volunteer at your child's school or early learning site. 

Have your child's teacher/school or site administrator answer the questions on the activity claim form and upload photo of you volunteering.

$25 per 10 volunteer hours, maximum of $50 per year