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Health & Human Services

MCITP Seeks Family Input for New Strategic Plan

Montgomery County Infants and Toddlers Program asks families to complete an anonymous survey by Aug. 15 to shape its next strategic plan.

DHHS· Aug 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “MCITP Families: We Want to Hear From You!”
Aug 8
Health & Human Services

FY26 Fentanyl Reduction Grant Awards Delayed to FY27 Funds

Applications closed June 3; a funding issue means awards will be issued using FY27 resources instead of FY26.

OGM· Aug 7, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Maryland Service Corps Partnership Opportunity – August 7, 2026 MCG Grant Opport…”
Aug 7
Health & Human Services

FIC Free Early Childhood Program Orientations Scheduled in August

Montgomery County's Family Involvement Center offers free virtual orientations in English and Spanish for children ages birth to 5.

MCFIC· Aug 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Join us Today/ Únete a nosotros hoy mismo”
Aug 6
Health & Human Services

DHHS Free Back-to-School Vaccination Clinics Run Through Sept. 25

Montgomery County DHHS is offering free vaccination clinics for students through Sept. 25 to meet Maryland school immunization requirements.

DHHS· Aug 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Supporting Families: Back-to-School Vaccinations and Mental Health will be Featu…”
Aug 6
Health & Human Services

International Overdose Awareness Day Event Aug. 29

Aug. 29 event at unspecified location features memorial, resource fair, and banner tributes; photo submissions due by Aug. 15.

Luedtke· Aug 5, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Protecting Our Community from Gun Violence”
Aug 5
Health & Human Services

Memory Café at Meadowbrook Park Runs Aug.–Dec.

Free twice-monthly Friday sessions at Meadowbrook Park offer therapeutic arts programming for people with memory changes and their caregivers.

Luedtke· Aug 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Protecting Our Community from Gun Violence”
Aug 5
Health & Human Services

Federal Law Cuts Medicaid for Some Noncitizens Oct. 1

H.R. 1 eliminates Medicaid eligibility for certain noncitizen adults starting October 1; official notices expected in August and September.

Luedtke· Aug 5, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Protecting Our Community from Gun Violence”
Aug 5
Health & Human Services

Back-to-School Immunization Requirements Highlighted by County

County Executive Elrich addresses back-to-school immunization requirements during Aug. 5 media briefing.

PIO· Aug 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
Aug 5
Health & Human Services

DHHS Offers Free Student Vaccination Clinics Through Sept. 25

Montgomery County DHHS is running free back-to-school immunization clinics for MCPS students through Friday, Sept. 25, 2026.

DHHS· Aug 4, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County to Host Free Student Vaccination Clinics to Help Families Meet…”
Aug 4
Health & Human Services

Noncitizen Medicaid Coverage Ending October 1 Under New Federal Law

A new federal law will end Medicaid coverage for some noncitizens in Maryland effective October 1, 2026; Maryland Dept. of Health has launched a toolkit.

Evans· Aug 3, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Shebra Evans — “Shebra's August Updates”
Aug 3
Health & Human Services

DHHS Seeks Black Diaspora Residents for Health Survey

Montgomery County DHHS is collecting a short anonymous survey on health needs, experiences, and priorities of Black diaspora community members.

Evans· Aug 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Shebra Evans — “Shebra's August Updates”
Aug 3
Health & Human Services

Basics Insight Program Visits FIC Sites in August, September

Basics Early Learning Manager Angelica Desoto will lead play and art activities at FIC Gaithersburg, Rockville, and Silver Spring sites in August and September.

MCFIC· Aug 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: FS Learning Link August/ Enlace de Aprendizaje Agosto”
Aug 3
Health & Human Services

FIC September–October Program Sign-Up Opens August 28

Registration for FIC program sessions from September 1 to October 1, 2026 opens Friday, August 28 at 3:00 p.m.

MCFIC· Aug 3, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: FS Learning Link August/ Enlace de Aprendizaje Agosto”
Aug 3
Health & Human Services

All FIC Sites Closed August 24–31 for Deep Cleaning, Planning

All FIC locations will be closed August 24–31, 2026 for deep cleaning, activity planning, and staff professional development.

MCFIC· Aug 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: FS Learning Link August/ Enlace de Aprendizaje Agosto”
Aug 3
Health & Human Services

Silver Spring FIC Closed August 10–17 for Maintenance

The Silver Spring FIC at Coffield Recreation Center will have no sessions August 10–17; Rockville and Gaithersburg sites remain open.

MCFIC· Aug 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: FS Learning Link August/ Enlace de Aprendizaje Agosto”
Aug 3
Health & Human Services

FIC Closes All Sites August 5 for Staff Commitment

All Family Involvement Center locations will have no program sessions on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 due to a Parent Educator commitment.

MCFIC· Aug 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: FS Learning Link August/ Enlace de Aprendizaje Agosto”
Aug 3
Health & Human Services

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

The Family Involvement Center provides free play-based early childhood sessions for children birth to age 5 of all abilities; orientation is required to participate.

MCFSN· Aug 1, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “MCITP/FSN Newsletter: August 2026 Vol. I”
Aug 1
Health & Human Services

Free Family Webinar on Child Outcomes Summary Process Aug. 24

MCITP Family Support Network hosts a free virtual overview of the Child Outcomes Summary (COS) process on Monday, August 24, 2026, 7–8:30 p.m.

MCFSN· Aug 1, 2026· 3 links
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “MCITP/FSN Newsletter: August 2026 Vol. I”
Aug 1
Health & Human Services

County Clinics Offer Back-to-School Vaccines for Kids

Montgomery County clinics in Silver Spring, Germantown, and Rockville offer routine vaccines for children birth to age 18 during National Immunization Awareness Month.

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

Commission on Health Has Open Vacancy, Applications Due Aug. 28

Montgomery County accepting applications for a vacancy on the Commission on Health through August 28, 2026.

Montgomery County· Jul 31, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Board Vacancies - July 31, 2026”
Jul 31
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