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Health & Human Services

DHHS Mobile Health Clinics Offer Free Dental and Medical Care

DHHS Mobile Health Clinics travel countywide providing free dental, medical, behavioral health, and human services to underserved residents.

DHHS· Mar 19, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “En Sintonía con el Concejo to Spotlight Free Medical Services in Montgomery Coun…”
Mar 19
Health & Human Services

DHHS Free Student Vaccination Clinics During Spring Break

DHHS hosts free student vaccination clinics March 30–April 6 during spring break to help families meet Maryland school immunization requirements.

DHHS· Mar 19, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “En Sintonía con el Concejo to Spotlight Free Medical Services in Montgomery Coun…”
Mar 19
Health & Human Services

Stewart Introduces Financial Exploitation Protection Act for Vulnerable Adults

Expedited Bill 16-26 would bar deceptive practices targeting adults 68+ or lacking daily-care capacity, expanding OCP tools.

Stewart· Mar 19, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Councilmember Stewart Introduces the Financial Exploitation Protection Act”
Mar 19
Health & Human Services

Free Citizenship Clinic Set for April 11 in Wheaton

A free citizenship clinic offering naturalization application assistance in seven languages runs April 11, 2–6 p.m. in Wheaton.

Fani-González· Mar 19, 2026· 0 links
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Council takes up $8 billion budget proposal | Español abajo”
Mar 19
Health & Human Services

DHHS Hosts Free Colorectal Cancer Walk at MLK Park

Montgomery County DHHS hosts its first annual Walk for Life at MLK Recreational Park in Silver Spring on March 20, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.

DHHS· Mar 18, 2026· 3 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “El Condado de Montgomery será sede de Caminata por la Vida en el Parque Recreati…”
Mar 18
Health & Human Services

County Eliminates Waitlist for Working Parents Assistance Program

Montgomery County has eliminated the WPA Program waitlist, opening childcare assistance to more families with children ages 0–12.

Luedtke· Mar 18, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Standing Up for Affordability”
Mar 18
Health & Human Services

Free Student Vaccination Clinics Offered During Spring Break

Montgomery County will offer free MCPS student vaccination clinics March 30–April 6 to help meet school immunization requirements.

Luedtke· Mar 18, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Standing Up for Affordability”
Mar 18
Health & Human Services

CaringMatters Opens Registration for Free Grief Support Programs

CaringMatters is accepting registrations for no-cost grief and loss support programs for children and families in Montgomery County.

Luedtke· Mar 18, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Standing Up for Affordability”
Mar 18
Health & Human Services

Potomac River Recreational Advisory Partially Lifted After Sewage Leak

Montgomery County DHHS lifts most Potomac River advisories but keeps restrictions near Swainson Island and Lock 8.

DHHS· Mar 17, 2026· 2 links
From: Statement - Montgomery County, MD — “Statement from Montgomery County Health Officer Dr. Kisha Davis on Health Guidan…”
Mar 17
Health & Human Services

Montgomery County Offers Free Vaccination Clinics

DHHS is offering free vaccination clinics for Montgomery County residents.

DHHS· Mar 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “MCITP/FSN Newsletter: March 2026 Vol. II”
Mar 16
Health & Human Services

Free Workshop on Infant Brain Development Set for April 1

Family Support Network hosts 'Building Bright Minds' virtual workshop on cognitive milestones for children birth to age 3.

DHHS· Mar 16, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “MCITP/FSN Newsletter: March 2026 Vol. II”
Mar 16
Health & Human Services

FY27 Budget Expands Health and Human Services Funding

The FY27 budget grows homelessness services to $68M, funds eight mobile crisis teams, and improves Montgomery Cares reimbursements.

PIO· Mar 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “UPDATED Press Release: Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich Proposes FY27 Ope…”
Mar 16
Health & Human Services

FY27 Budget Expands Health and Human Services Programs

The FY27 budget boosts health services funding, including 8 mobile crisis teams, $12M+ in food assistance, and $68M+ for homelessness prevention.

County Executive· Mar 14, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich Proposes FY27 Operating Budget”
Mar 14
Health & Human Services

Two FIC Parent Educators Departing March 19

Nikkea Anderson and Keena Gentry, both Parent Educators at the Montgomery County Family Involvement Center, leave March 19.

MCFIC· Mar 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Staff Updates/ Actualizaciones”
Mar 13
Health & Human Services

DHHS Free Vaccination Clinics Open During Spring Break March 30–April 6

Montgomery County DHHS will hold free student vaccination clinics during spring break, March 30–April 6, to help families meet school immunization requirements.

DHHS· Mar 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “🎶 R-E-S-P-E-C-T… Find Out What It Means at RespectFest!”
Mar 13
Health & Human Services

Free Tax Prep at Libraries Through Tax Season; Book by March 3

AARP Tax Aide volunteers offer free tax prep for low-to-moderate income residents, especially seniors 60+, by appointment at Montgomery County libraries.

Commission for Women· Mar 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “🎶 R-E-S-P-E-C-T… Find Out What It Means at RespectFest!”
Mar 13
Health & Human Services

Free Monthly Divorce and Separation Law Classes Starting April 1

Local family law attorneys offer free monthly classes on Maryland separation and divorce law, 7–8:30 p.m., first Wednesdays through June 2026.

Commission for Women· Mar 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “🎶 R-E-S-P-E-C-T… Find Out What It Means at RespectFest!”
Mar 13
Health & Human Services

7th Annual RespectFest Hits Wheaton This Sunday

Free teen dating violence awareness festival at Wheaton Rec Center on March 15, with yoga, self-defense demos, pizza, and up to 3 SSL hours.

Commission for Women· Mar 13, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “🎶 R-E-S-P-E-C-T… Find Out What It Means at RespectFest!”
Mar 13
Health & Human Services

Free Tax Filing Event Saturday in Gaithersburg

Super VITA Day offers free tax prep for households earning $69K or less at Bohrer Park, March 14, 11 AM–2 PM.

DHHS· Mar 13, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Super VITA Day Happening TOMORROW in Gaithersburg!”
Mar 13
Health & Human Services

DHHS Seeks Bids for Emergency Shelter Furniture

Montgomery County DHHS has issued a Local Small Business solicitation for emergency shelter furniture, due March 18, 2026 at 5 p.m.

DHHS· Mar 12, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Emergency Shelter Furniture”
Mar 12
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