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Starting school is exciting for children and for parents. It is also natural to feel overwhelmed, sad, or even scared or worried. Being prepared can help: 

·       Talk about what to expect.

·       Point out the school when you drive or walk around your neighborhood.

·       Read books about starting school. 

·       Visit the school when offer tours.

·       Attend a Meet the Teacher event.

·       Offer children opportunities to be independent and praise their efforts.

It is also important to start the enrollment process early. You are not guaranteed a spot in your neighborhood school and programs can fill up quickly. Districts are enrolling now for fall TK and Kindergarten classes. Contact your local school district for more information.

Find Your School District and Enroll Now

Our public policy officer, along with our Board and leadership team, developed our 2023 Public Policy Platform. Click here to read about our advocacy goals for the upcoming year.

What to Do When You Have

a Concern About Your

Child’s Development

Every child is different and grows and develops at their own pace. Sometimes, though, children may be delayed in reaching a milestone or you notice something that worries you. Early screening and interventions are important and prepare children to be healthy, successful, and ready for school. There are many supports to help assess and encourage healthy development. Early Start services are available for children 0-2 and local public school districts and Alta Regional provide assessment and support from the age of 3 up.

It can be overwhelming to navigate services or even know where to start. If you are concerned about your child’s development contact Help Me Grow Sacramento. They will help you understand your child’s development and connect you to the agencies and services that best meet your child’s needs. 

Free Tax Help For Income-Eligible Households

Tp learn more visit Sacramento County's Free Tax Help webpage by clicking here.

Are you interested in strengthening the early learning workforce? Sacramento County needs Early Learning Professional Growth Advisors. Attend a SacE3 training session to learn how you can earn a stipend while supporting your fellow teachers and providers.

The training will be held at the David P. Meaney Education Center, 10474 Mather Blvd., Mather, CA 95655 on Saturday, March 25th from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and Tuesday, March 28th from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Participants need to attend only one session. 

It’s cold and rainy, it’s hard to get outside. Children still want to move, even if it feels like it would be easier if everyone snuggled in to listen quietly to a story. 

Try a few books that encourage movement and capture the imagination.

The King of Kindergarten by Derrick Barnes and Vanessa Brantley-Newton

Enjoy the main character's enthusiasm as he anticipates the exciting first day milestones of starting kindergarten.

Lena’s Shoes are Nervous by Keith Calabrese and Juana Medina

This book is great for children who might be more worried about what to expect on their first day. By projecting her nerves onto her shoes, Lena and her dad are able to work through her excitement and her nerves and practice some great social emotional development strategies.

Your Name is a Song by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow and Luisa Uribe

Have you ever had to correct the way your name is pronounced? Or been teased or questioned about your name? In this book, a mother shows her daughter the beauty and strength in every name.

March is Women's History Month. March 8th is International Women's Day.

Geraldyn “Jerrie” Cobb: the first woman to pass astronaut testing in 1961.

Rosa Parks, Claudette Colvin: took a stand by refusing to give up their seats.

Sally Ride: the first woman in space.

Deloris Clara Fernandez Huerta: labor leader and activist.

These women and millions of others who have nurtured babies, stood up for what they believed in, contributed to their communities, and challenged their own fears deserve our applause and gratitude.

Please join Child Action, Inc, as we recognize women’s contributions throughout history, and remember their accomplishments should be celebrated, not only in the month of March, but all year round. 

 Opportunities to Get Involved

Click here to visit our website to share your videos or photos.

*Videos and/or photos received before March 31, 2023 @ 5 pm will be entered into a drawing. One winner in each category (Music Monday, Tasty Tuesday, Artsy Thursday) will be selected. Participants may enter each category.

Save the Date - Thursday, May 4th - Big Day of Giving (Big DoG)

Since 2013, the Sacramento community has come together for one day each year to raise funds to support our region’s nonprofits. Held in May each year, Big DoG has helped 700+ area nonprofits raise $78 million.

2023 marks the first year that Child Action will participate. Unrestricted funds raised from Big DoG will help support activities that are currently unfunded.

How can you help?

·      Learn more about Big DoG by clicking here

·      On May 4^th, make a donation to Child Action, Inc. or another organization of your choice

·      Follow us on social media and share our posts to expand our audience reach

·      Stay tuned for more information about Big DoG!

You don't have to be a millionaire to make a difference! Most donations have been $50 or less.