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New Federal Medicaid Work Requirements Take Effect in Maryland Jan. 1, 2027

Starting Jan. 1, 2027, some Maryland adults ages 19–64 must verify work or qualifying activities to keep Medicaid coverage.

Elrich· Sep 19, 2026· 0 links
From: County Executive Marc Elrich — “Montgomery Update: Resignation of MCPD Police Chief, Laying Out a Zero Waste Fut…”
Sep 19
Health & Human Services

Active Aging Week Oct. 5–11 Offers 50-Plus Events for Adults 55+

Montgomery County's Active Aging Week runs Oct. 5–11 with more than 50 programs for adults 55 and older; registration required for kick-off.

Elrich· Sep 19, 2026· 0 links
From: County Executive Marc Elrich — “Montgomery Update: Resignation of MCPD Police Chief, Laying Out a Zero Waste Fut…”
Sep 19
Health & Human Services

Montgomery County Seeks Applicants for Domestic Violence Coordinating Council

Five volunteer openings on the Domestic Violence Coordinating Council are available; applications due Sept. 30.

Elrich· Sep 19, 2026· 0 links
From: County Executive Marc Elrich — “Montgomery Update: Resignation of MCPD Police Chief, Laying Out a Zero Waste Fut…”
Sep 19
Health & Human Services

Free Health and Wellness Fair Sept. 19 in White Oak

DHHS hosts a free fall health fair at White Oak Community Recreation Center with screenings, mental health resources, and more.

DHHS· Sep 19, 2026· 1 link
From: County Executive Marc Elrich — “Montgomery Update: Resignation of MCPD Police Chief, Laying Out a Zero Waste Fut…”
Sep 19
Health & Human Services

CCACC Free Community Health Fair Oct. 3 in Gaithersburg

CCACC Health hosts a free health fair October 3, 2026 at its Gaithersburg center with screenings and community resources.

CFW· Sep 18, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Meet the New CFW Interns!”
Sep 18
Health & Human Services

DHHS 'Fall Into Wellness' Health Fair at White Oak Rec Center

Free health and wellness fair at White Oak Community Recreation Center on Sept. 19, offering screenings, mental health resources, and more.

DHHS· Sep 18, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Kristin Mink — “September 2026 Newsletter”
Sep 18
Health & Human Services

EquiCare Grant Applications Close September 25

Montgomery County's EquiCare Grant for infant & toddler child care programs accepts applications through Sept. 25, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

MCCCSS· Sep 17, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “One Week Left! EquiCare Grant Applications Close September 25”
Sep 17
Health & Human Services

DHHS Offers Free Spanish Asthma Workshops for Families

Montgomery County's DHHS Latino Health Initiative provides free Spanish-language asthma management workshops for parents and caregivers of children with asthma.

DHHS· Sep 17, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Hispanic Heritage Month will be the Focus on En Sintonía con el Concejo this Fri…”
Sep 17
Health & Human Services

OCD Anxiety Centers Opens First Maryland Location in District 4

OCD Anxiety Centers held a ribbon cutting for its first Maryland location in Montgomery County's District 4, offering intensive outpatient therapy.

Stewart· Sep 16, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up with Kate: Back in session”
Sep 16
Health & Human Services

Early Childhood Self-Care Virtual Session for Parents Today

Montgomery County Early Childhood Services hosts 'Exhale! Self-Care for Parents & Caregivers' virtually on Sept. 16, 2026 from 3:30–4:30 p.m.

MCFIC· Sep 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Self Care-Join us Now!/ Autocuiadado-¡Únete a nosotros ahora!”
Sep 16
Health & Human Services

Federal Head Start Rule Changes Open for Comment Until Oct. 6

The federal government proposes stripping 1,400+ Head Start standards; public comment closes October 6 at regulations.gov.

Jawando· Sep 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Will Jawando — “Thank you.”
Sep 16
Health & Human Services

DHCA Funds 264 Mental Health Recovery Housing Units Countywide

Housing Unlimited Inc. receives $1M+ in FY26 county funding to support 264 affordable units for people in mental health recovery.

DHCA· Sep 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Investments Produce and Preserve More Than 10,000 Affordable R…”
Sep 16
Health & Human Services

Thrive By 5 MoCo Site Launches for Families with Young Children

New Thrive By 5 MoCo website helps families with children 5 and under navigate early care, education, and county resources.

Balcombe· Sep 16, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, September 16, 2026”
Sep 16
Health & Human Services

Infant & Toddler CPR/First Aid Class at Wheaton HQ Sept. 26

In-person hands-on CPR and first aid training for ITP families at Wheaton Administrative Headquarters, Saturday, September 26, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

MCFSN· Sep 15, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “MCITP/FSN Newsletter: September 2026 Vol. II”
Sep 15
Health & Human Services

ITP Families: Child Turning 3 Transition Workshop Sept. 24

Free virtual workshop for current ITP families on navigating early intervention transitions at age three, including Extended IFSP and preschool options.

MCFSN· Sep 15, 2026· 3 links
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “MCITP/FSN Newsletter: September 2026 Vol. II”
Sep 15
Health & Human Services

COG Meeting Friday on SNAP, Medicaid, Food Security

A joint FARM and Human Services Policy Committee meeting Sept. 18 will address federal SNAP and Medicaid changes and the 2026 Capital Area Food Bank Hunger Report.

Friedson· Sep 15, 2026· 2 links
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “Getting Back to Work for the Fall Session”
Sep 15
Health & Human Services

Early Childhood Services Hosts Virtual Self-Care Workshop for Parents

Montgomery County's Family Learning Series offers a free virtual self-care session for parents and caregivers on Sept. 16, 2026.

MCFIC· Sep 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Self Care for Parents & Caregivers/ Autocuidado Para Padres y Cuidadore…”
Sep 15
Health & Human Services

Council Passes Bill 28-26 Reshaping Disabilities Commission Membership

Bill 28-26, the Jake Didinsky Advocacy Act, increases IDD member seats on the IDDC from two to five and reduces guardian seats.

Luedtke· Sep 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Councilmembers Luedtke and Evans Sponsor Bill 28-26 to Update Membership of Inte…”
Sep 15
Health & Human Services

Commission on People with Disabilities Seeks New Members

Montgomery County is accepting applications for the Commission on People with Disabilities through October 5, 2026.

Montgomery County· Sep 14, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Board Vacancies - September 14, 2026”
Sep 14
Health & Human Services

Electrify Equity Hosts Free Monthly Energy Savings Webinar

Nonprofit Electrify Equity offers a monthly webinar on energy savings for Maryland homeowners in underserved communities.

MC Energy· Sep 14, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Energy — “😮 Did someone say pumpkin spice lattes lower your energy bills? 🎃”
Sep 14
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