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Joint Committee Reviews $252K Head Start Nursing Services Appropriation

A joint GO/HHS/EC committee meeting will review a $252,274 supplemental appropriation to fund five contractual nurses in the DHHS Head Start program.

MCCouncil· Feb 2, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Feb. 3 to Commemorate Black History Month, Re…”
Feb 2
Health & Human Services

Rockville, Silver Spring FICs Open Feb. 2; Gaithersburg Closed

Rockville and Silver Spring Family Involvement Centers open at 10 AM Monday, Feb. 2; Gaithersburg FIC remains closed that day.

MCFIC· Feb 2, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Rockville & Silver Spring OPEN/ ABIERTO”
Feb 2
Health & Human Services

Call-n-Ride Program Offers Taxi Subsidies for Qualifying Residents

Montgomery County's Call-n-Ride program continues to subsidize on-demand taxi costs for eligible residents; contact 301-948-5409 for details.

MCDOT· Feb 1, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Taxicab Meter Rate Changed in Montgomery County on February 1, 2026”
Feb 1
Health & Human Services

Family Involvement Center Offers Free Play-Based Program for Ages 0–5

The Family Involvement Center provides a free early childhood classroom program for children of all abilities from birth to age 5; orientation required.

DHHS· Feb 1, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “MCITP/FSN Newsletter: February 2026 Vol. I”
Feb 1
Health & Human Services

Early Language and Literacy Skills Workshop Set for Feb. 18

MCITP Family Support Network offers a free virtual session on building language and literacy skills in children from birth to age 3.

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

DHHS My Turn Program Info Session for Families Feb. 3

DHHS Aging & Disability Services hosts a virtual session on the My Turn Program for children with developmental disabilities ages 3–13.

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

Basics Insights Coordinator Visits FIC Sites in Silver Spring, Gaithersburg, Rockville

Basics Coordinator Angelica Desoto visits three FIC locations in February for family play and art activities at 10:30 am.

MCFIC· Feb 1, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: FS Learning Link Feb '26/ ENLACE DE APRENDIZAJE DE APOYO FAMILIAR”
Feb 1
Health & Human Services

Call-n-Ride Taxi Subsidy Program Continues Amid Rate Hike

Montgomery County's Call-n-Ride program continues to offer taxi subsidies for qualifying residents following the Feb. 1 meter rate increase.

MCDOT· Feb 1, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Taxicab Meter Rate to Change in Montgomery County Beginning Sunday, Feb. 1”
Feb 1
Health & Human Services

Family Involvement Center Opens February Sessions for Kids 0-5

FIC runs Mon–Thu, Feb. 2–25, 2026, with two daily circle times; sites closed Feb. 16 and Feb. 26.

MCFIC· Jan 30, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: FS Learning Link Feb '26/ ENLACE DE APRENDIZAJE DE APOYO FAMILIAR”
Jan 30
Health & Human Services

Maryland Alzheimer's Advocacy Day Set for Feb. 1 in Annapolis

Alzheimer's Association invites caregivers and advocates to speak with legislators in Annapolis on February 1, 2026, 9 AM–1:30 PM.

DHHS· Jan 30, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “February Caregiver newsletter”
Jan 30
Health & Human Services

Johns Hopkins Memory Care Family Checklist Launches in Maryland

Johns Hopkins and Maryland partners release free 15-minute online checklist connecting memory-loss caregivers to local resources.

DHHS· Jan 30, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “February Caregiver newsletter”
Jan 30
Health & Human Services

Alzheimer's Association Offers Four February Education Programs

Alzheimer's Association National Capital Area Chapter hosts four virtual and in-person education programs in February 2026.

DHHS· Jan 30, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “February Caregiver newsletter”
Jan 30
Health & Human Services

LGBTQ+ 50+ Love and Friendship Event at White Oak

Free in-person LGBTQ+ 50+ discussion on love and friendship at White Oak Community Center on Feb. 22, 2026, 1–2 PM.

DHHS· Jan 30, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “February Caregiver newsletter”
Jan 30
Health & Human Services

DHHS Launches Free Caregiver Education Portal Feb. 9

Montgomery County DHHS partners with Trualta to offer free online caregiver education and support starting February 9, 2026.

DHHS· Jan 30, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “February Caregiver newsletter”
Jan 30
Health & Human Services

FIC Program Sessions Open for February 2–25 Registration

Montgomery County Family Involvement Center opens sign-ups for Feb. 2–25 sessions; sites in Rockville, Silver Spring, and Gaithersburg have limited slots.

MCFIC· Jan 30, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Sign up today/ Regístrese hoy mismo”
Jan 30
Health & Human Services

EITC Awareness Day, VITA Kick-Off Rescheduled to Feb. 6

Montgomery County's EITC Awareness Day and free tax prep kick-off event moves to Feb. 6 at Universities at Shady Grove in Rockville.

Community Action Agency· Jan 30, 2026· 0 sources
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “RESCHEDULED: Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day and Volunteer Income Tax Ass…”
Jan 30
Health & Human Services

DHHS Staff Donate 1,420 Pounds of Food to Manna Food Center

DHHS employees donated over 1,420 lbs. of nonperishable food to Manna Food Center last month, with the TESS Community Action Center as one collection site.

DHHS· Jan 30, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Community Action e-newsletter: January 2026”
Jan 30
Health & Human Services

Cluster Projects Served 965 People in Six Months

County Cluster Projects serving Kennedy, Paint Branch-Springbrook, and Watkins Mill areas logged 220 referrals and served 965 people July–December 2025.

DHHS· Jan 30, 2026· 3 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Community Action e-newsletter: January 2026”
Jan 30
Health & Human Services

Free VITA Tax Help Opens at Four County Sites

Community Action Agency's free VITA tax assistance program runs through mid-April at sites in Rockville, Silver Spring, Gaithersburg, and Wheaton.

DHHS· Jan 30, 2026· 4 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Community Action e-newsletter: January 2026”
Jan 30
Health & Human Services

EITC Awareness Day Rescheduled to February 6 at Shady Grove

County's EITC Awareness Day/VITA Kick-Off moves to Feb. 6, 11 AM–1 PM at Universities at Shady Grove after Winter Storm Fern.

DHHS· Jan 30, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Community Action e-newsletter: January 2026”
Jan 30
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