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County APAAG Releases Sikh Patient Care Handbook for Providers

Montgomery County's APAAG published a guide helping health care professionals deliver culturally competent care to Sikh patients.

APAAG· Feb 20, 2026· 1 source
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Releases ‘Health Care Providers’ Handbook on Sikh Patients’ to…”
Feb 20
Health & Human Services

Latino Health Initiative Hosts Facebook Live on Marijuana Risks

LHI Spanish-language session covers marijuana's effects on youth brain health and offers prevention tips, Feb. 24, noon–1:30 p.m.

MCCouncil· Feb 19, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “En Sintonía con el Concejo Focuses on Montgomery County’s Trust Act, Friday at 2…”
Feb 19
Health & Human Services

Council Reviews OLO Report on Racial Disparities in Maternal Health

HHS Committee takes up OLO Report 2025-7 on racial disparities in maternal and infant health outcomes in Montgomery County.

MCCouncil-LIO· Feb 18, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on Feb. 19, 2026”
Feb 18
Health & Human Services

HHS Committee Reviews $7.2M Rockville Non-Congregate Shelter

HHS Committee considers a $7.2M ARPA-funded supplemental appropriation for 18 private shelter units at 600 East Gude Dr. in Rockville.

MCCouncil-LIO· Feb 18, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on Feb. 19, 2026”
Feb 18
Health & Human Services

Free VITA Tax Prep Available Through April 9 for Low-Income Residents

Montgomery County's VITA program offers free tax prep through April 9 for households earning $69,000 or less.

Luedtke· Feb 18, 2026· 1 source
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “School Safety + New Support for Local Farms”
Feb 18
Health & Human Services

FIC Offers Free Early Childhood Orientations in February

Montgomery County's Family Involvement Center holds virtual orientations Feb. 17–26 for its free play-based program for children birth to age 5.

MCFIC· Feb 17, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Join us in February!/ Acompáñenos en Febrero!”
Feb 17
Health & Human Services

Webinar Explains Montgomery County Infants & Toddlers Program

Early Childhood Services hosts a virtual info session on the Montgomery County Infants & Toddlers Program (MCITP) on Feb. 24.

MCFIC· Feb 16, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Family Learning Series-Register Today!/ Serie de aprendizaje familiar: ¡Ins…”
Feb 16
Health & Human Services

FSN Toddler Sleep Workshop Set for March 11

MCITP Family Support Network hosts a free virtual session on toddler sleep challenges and bedtime routines on March 11, 2026.

MCFSN· Feb 15, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “MCITP/FSN Newsletter: February 2026 Vol. II”
Feb 15
Health & Human Services

Free Separation and Divorce Class Series Begins March 4

Local family law attorneys lead free monthly classes on Maryland separation and divorce, starting March 4 in Spanish.

Montgomery County· Feb 13, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Look Before You Book: Protecting Our Community from Human Trafficking”
Feb 13
Health & Human Services

MCITP Parent Training: Early Literacy Skills for Ages 0-3

Free virtual training for MCITP families on supporting early language and literacy development from birth to age 3.

DHHS· Feb 13, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “Reminder: MCITP Parent Training Session - Please Join Us!”
Feb 13
Health & Human Services

Bill 12-26 Would Revise Payments to Developmental Disability Providers

Bill 12-26, heard March 10, would amend how Montgomery County calculates and determines eligibility for payments to developmental disability service providers.

MCCouncil· Feb 13, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on Feb. 24 and March 10, 2026”
Feb 13
Health & Human Services

Veterans Resource Fair Offers Free Services in Rockville

Free health screenings, disability claims clinics, and legal services for veterans at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church on Feb. 16.

DHHS· Feb 13, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “2/16/2016 Veterans Community Resource Fair, Mt Calvary Church, Rockville, MD fro…”
Feb 13
Health & Human Services

ABS Presents $95K 'Labor of Love' Check to March of Dimes

Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services will present a $95,224.83 check to March of Dimes at the Olney store on Feb. 18.

ABS· Feb 12, 2026· 0 sources
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “El Servicio de Bebidas Alcohólicas del Condado de Montgomery entregará un cheque…”
Feb 12
Health & Human Services

DHHS Conducts Annual Point-in-Time Homeless Count

Montgomery County DHHS held its annual Point-in-Time Count last Wednesday to tally residents experiencing homelessness.

Glass· Feb 12, 2026· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “The Glass Gazette: February 12, 2026”
Feb 12
Health & Human Services

County Issues Respiratory Virus Alert for Flu, COVID, RSV Season

Montgomery County DHHS warns of elevated respiratory virus spread and releases Spanish-language reel on flu, COVID-19, and RSV vaccination.

DHHS· Feb 11, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “LHI Community Connections - February 11th”
Feb 11
Health & Human Services

DHHS Launches Spanish YouTube Shorts on Maternal Health Services

Montgomery County DHHS releases Spanish-language YouTube Shorts covering pregnancy support, insurance options, and the Montgomery Perinatal Program.

DHHS· Feb 11, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “LHI Community Connections - February 11th”
Feb 11
Health & Human Services

LHI Releases Two Spanish Climate and Health Reels

Latino Health Initiative publishes two new Spanish-language short videos on seasonal affective disorder and reducing single-use plastics.

DHHS· Feb 11, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “LHI Community Connections - February 11th”
Feb 11
Health & Human Services

Facebook Live in Spanish on Marijuana and Teen Brain Health

LHI hosts Spanish-language Facebook Live on marijuana's effects on adolescent brains, with Q&A for parents, Feb. 24 at noon.

DHHS· Feb 11, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “LHI Community Connections - February 11th”
Feb 11
Health & Human Services

Commission on Aging Honors Three Groups with Heyman Award

Montgomery Connects, Holiday Park Seniors, and Maryland Senior Olympics received the 2025 Austin Heyman Community for a Lifetime Award.

DHHS· Feb 11, 2026· 0 sources
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Commission on Aging Honors Three Organizations with the ‘Austi…”
Feb 11
Health & Human Services

JSSA Offers Paid Teen Mental Health First Aid Training in February

MCPS high school students aged 15+ can earn $100 by completing JSSA's three-session mental health first aid training in Feb.

Stewart· Feb 11, 2026· 1 source
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up With Kate: Celebrating Black History Month”
Feb 11
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