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Maryland SUN Bucks Summer 2026 Enrollment Now Open

Maryland SUN Bucks enrollment for summer 2026 is open; eligible families receive $120 per student for summer grocery purchases.

CFW· Jun 12, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “And The Winners Are.....”
Jun 12
Health & Human Services

Mansfield Kaseman Clinic Launches 'Food as Medicine' Program

MKHC's newly funded Food as Medicine program provides fresh produce and nutrition education to food-insecure patients with diabetes or hypertension.

MCCouncil· Jun 11, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “This Friday at 2 p.m. on Radio America: En Sintonía Highlights Diabetes Preventi…”
Jun 11
Health & Human Services

En Sintonía Radio Show Focuses on Diabetes Prevention, MKHC Services

The June 12 episode of En Sintonía features Dr. Lourdes Parry and Mansfield Kaseman Health Clinic's Carmen Lezama discussing diabetes care.

MCCouncil· Jun 11, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “This Friday at 2 p.m. on Radio America: En Sintonía Highlights Diabetes Preventi…”
Jun 11
Health & Human Services

DPS Outreach Visits Leisure World Health Expo in June

DPS outreach staff will attend the Health and Wellness Expo at Leisure World in June, focusing on the Design for Life property tax credit program.

DPS· Jun 10, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Constructive Comments | June 2026”
Jun 10
Health & Human Services

MoCo Pride Center Offers Free HIV/STI Testing, Support Groups

MoCo Pride Center in Bethesda provides free HIV and STI testing Tuesdays, drop-in hours daily, and multiple LGBTQIA+ support groups.

Stewart· Jun 10, 2026· 3 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up with Kate: Happy Pride and living our values”
Jun 10
Health & Human Services

Maryland SUN Bucks Program Offers $120 Per Child for Summer Groceries

Eligible families with school-aged children can receive $40/month per student in June, July, and August through Maryland SUN Bucks.

Stewart· Jun 10, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up with Kate: Happy Pride and living our values”
Jun 10
Health & Human Services

Elrich Briefing to Address Elder Abuse Awareness Day

County Executive Elrich will highlight elder protection efforts ahead of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15 during his June 10 briefing.

PIO· Jun 10, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
Jun 10
Health & Human Services

FIC Free Early Childhood Program Holds June Orientations

Montgomery County's Family Involvement Center offers free play-based sessions for children birth–5; mandatory orientations scheduled via Zoom in June 2026.

MCFIC· Jun 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Join us for Orientation/ Acompáñanos en la sesión informativa”
Jun 9
Health & Human Services

Council to Vote on $1M Mobile Crisis Team Grant Funding

Council expected to approve $1,016,032 supplemental appropriation adding state grant funds for DHHS mobile crisis and behavioral health services.

MCCouncil-LIO· Jun 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on June 9 to Approve Supplemental Funding for th…”
Jun 8
Health & Human Services

Maryland SUN Bucks Summer 2026 Enrollment Now Open

Maryland SUN Bucks enrollment is open; eligible families with school-aged children can receive up to $120 per student for summer groceries.

CFW· Jun 5, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Ready to Make A Difference? Apply To Be A Commissioner!”
Jun 5
Health & Human Services

Tick Activity Surges; Lyme Disease Cases Nearly Doubled Since 2020

ER visits for tick bites are sharply rising in Montgomery County; Lyme disease cases in Maryland have nearly doubled since 2020.

DEP· Jun 5, 2026· 1 link
From: My Green Montgomery — “Drought, Ticks, Heat... Summer Said, "Good Luck!"”
Jun 5
Health & Human Services

Elder Abuse Safety Forum Set for June 17

The Elder/Vulnerable Adult Abuse Task Force hosts a free forum on financial scams and resources on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.

SAO· Jun 4, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Updates from the Office of the State's Attorney”
Jun 4
Health & Human Services

County ECE Loan Program Funds 19 Child Care Projects, $2.27M

Montgomery County DHHS celebrates first cohort of Early Care and Education Facility Loan Program, funding 19 projects to add ~178 licensed child care seats.

DHHS· Jun 4, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “New Child Care Loan Program Helps Create Nearly 200 Child Care Openings in Montg…”
Jun 4
Health & Human Services

Maryland Coalition of Families Offers Peer Recovery Specialist Training

The Maryland Coalition of Families, partnering with Primary Care Coalition, is recruiting individuals to become Certified Peer Recovery Specialists.

DHHS· Jun 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “LHI Community Connections - June 3rd”
Jun 3
Health & Human Services

Mobile Health Clinic Visits Montgomery County Communities in June

The county's Mobile Health Clinic offers free and low-cost health screenings, referrals, and resources at multiple locations throughout June 2026.

DHHS· Jun 3, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “LHI Community Connections - June 3rd”
Jun 3
Health & Human Services

Paid Study Seeks Adults 65+ for Healthy Aging Website

Researchers seek independent older adults in Montgomery County to help design a healthy aging resource website, paying $45 per session.

DHHS· Jun 3, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “LHI Community Connections - June 3rd”
Jun 3
Health & Human Services

Annual Homeless Memorial Service Set for June 5 in Rockville

County Executive Elrich and Council VP Balcombe will commemorate 35 individuals who died while experiencing homelessness in 2024–2025.

PIO· Jun 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and County Council Vice President Marily…”
Jun 3
Health & Human Services

FY26 Fentanyl Reduction Grant Closes June 3, $100K Available

DHHS is awarding two $50,000 grants to reduce fentanyl use, overdoses, and deaths in Montgomery County; deadline is June 3, 2026.

OGM· Jun 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “FY27 CSCG Stage Two NOFO Released! - June 1, 2026 MCG Grant Opportunities Newsle…”
Jun 1
Health & Human Services

Family Involvement Center Offers Free Play-Based Program for Children Under 5

MCITP's Family Involvement Center provides free play-based early childhood sessions for children birth to age 5; orientation required.

DHHS· Jun 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “MCITP/FSN Newsletter: June 2026 Vol. I”
Jun 1
Health & Human Services

Early Intervention Transition Workshop Scheduled June 3

MCITP Family Learning Series session covers options when a child turns 3, including Extended IFSP and preschool transition.

DHHS· Jun 1, 2026· 3 links
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “MCITP/FSN Newsletter: June 2026 Vol. I”
Jun 1
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