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DHHS Hosts Four Listening Sessions for FY27 Lighthouse Grant

DHHS is holding four listening sessions in January–February 2026 to shape the FY27 Lighthouse Grant Program for immigrant community services.

DHHS· Jan 21, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “$50k for Damascus Added to FY26 Place Based Management (PBM) Grant Program! - Ja…”
Jan 21
Health & Human Services

Luedtke Op-Ed Pushes Faster Action on Crisis Co-Response

Luedtke's op-ed calls for speedier implementation of a co-responder Crisis Intervention Team model pairing clinicians with trained police officers.

Luedtke· Jan 21, 2026· 1 source
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Making Real Progress on Climate”
Jan 21
Health & Human Services

FIC Offers Free Early Childhood Program Orientations in January

Montgomery County's Family Involvement Center holds four virtual orientations in Jan. 2026 for its free play-based program for children birth to 5.

DHHS· Jan 20, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Join us in January for orientation!/ ¡Únete a nosotros en la orientación de…”
Jan 20
Health & Human Services

Free Citizenship Preparation Classes Open for Registration

The Gilchrist Center is accepting registrations for free citizenship preparation classes in Montgomery County.

Gilchrist Center· Jan 16, 2026· 0 sources
From: Gilchrist Center - Montgomery County, MD — “Free Citizenship Preparation - Registration is now open!”
Jan 16
Health & Human Services

Free Separation and Divorce Series Begins February 4

Local family law attorneys lead free monthly classes on Maryland separation and divorce, 7–8:30 p.m., first Wednesday of each month through June 2026.

Montgomery County, MD· Jan 16, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day”
Jan 16
Health & Human Services

DHHS Seeks Volunteers for Jan. 28 Homeless Count

Montgomery County DHHS is recruiting volunteers for the annual Point-in-Time homeless count overnight Jan. 28 in Gaithersburg and Silver Spring.

DHHS· Jan 16, 2026· 1 source
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Seeks Volunteers for Jan. 28 ‘Point-in-Time’ Homeless Count to…”
Jan 16
Health & Human Services

Council Eyes $1.35M State Grant for DHHS Homeless Solutions Program

Supplemental Appropriation #26-48 of $1,346,171 in state grant funds proposed for DHHS Homeless Solutions Grant in FY26 budget.

MCCouncil· Jan 16, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on Jan. 27, Feb. 9 and 10, 202…”
Jan 16
Health & Human Services

Council to Consider $1M DHHS Special Appropriation for Senior, Respite Services

Proposed $1M special appropriation to FY26 budget would fund DHHS respite care, senior nutrition, and homecare services for adults.

MCCouncil· Jan 16, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on Jan. 27, Feb. 9 and 10, 202…”
Jan 16
Health & Human Services

VITA Free Tax Help Opens Jan. 20 in Rockville

VITA program offers free tax prep for income-eligible households starting Jan. 20 at Rockville, with Spanish-language services available.

DHHS· Jan 15, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Free tax assistance for income-eligible households in Montgomery County will be …”
Jan 15
Health & Human Services

$1M Emergency Appropriation Targets Senior Services Amid Federal Cuts

Councilmember Sayles and co-sponsors introduced a $1M special appropriation to fund senior nutrition, homecare, and respite care programs.

Sayles· Jan 15, 2026· 4 sources
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “Sayles, Co-Sponsors Introduce $1 Million Emergency Funding to Protect Seniors an…”
Jan 15
Health & Human Services

DHHS My Turn Program Info Session February 3

Families with children 2½+ considering transition to school-based services can learn about My Turn Program supports on Feb. 3.

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

Board of Social Services Vacancy Open for Applications

Montgomery County is accepting applications for the Board of Social Services through Feb. 11, 2026.

Montgomery County· Jan 14, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Board Vacancies - January 14, 2026”
Jan 14
Health & Human Services

Potty Training 101 Virtual Session Jan. 20

Montgomery County Child Care Support Services hosts a free family learning webinar on potty training on Jan. 20 at 6 p.m.

DHHS· Jan 14, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Join us for Potty Training 101/ Entrenamiento Para ir al Baño 101”
Jan 14
Health & Human Services

DHHS Hosts Four FY27 Lighthouse Grant Listening Sessions

DHHS and OCP seek public input on the FY27 Lighthouse Grant Program NOFO across four sessions in January–February 2026.

DHHS· Jan 14, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “FY27 DHHS Lighthouse Grant Program Listening Sessions (Registration Required) - …”
Jan 14
Health & Human Services

County Food Systems Office Posts Updated Distribution Calendar

The Office of Food Systems Resilience has published a calendar of upcoming free food distribution events across Montgomery County.

Stewart· Jan 14, 2026· 1 source
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up With Kate: New Year Edition”
Jan 14
Health & Human Services

Free 8-Week Family Resiliency Program for Parents Starts February

PEP's free online Family Resiliency Program for parents of children ages 5–18 begins the first week of February in English, Spanish, or Amharic.

Stewart· Jan 14, 2026· 1 source
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up With Kate: New Year Edition”
Jan 14
Health & Human Services

NAMI Montgomery County Offers Free Year-Round Mental Health Support Groups

NAMI MC provides free peer-led support groups for individuals with mental health conditions and their families, including specialty groups.

Stewart· Jan 14, 2026· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up With Kate: New Year Edition”
Jan 14
Health & Human Services

EITC Awareness Day and VITA Kick-Off Set for Jan. 30

Montgomery County's EITC Awareness Day and free tax-filing VITA Kick-Off event is January 30 at Universities at Shady Grove, with a resource fair 11 AM–1 PM.

Stewart· Jan 14, 2026· 1 source
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up With Kate: New Year Edition”
Jan 14
Health & Human Services

Free 8-Week Family Resiliency Program Offered by PEP

Parent Encouragement Program offers a free 8-week online resiliency program for parents of children ages 5–18 in English, Spanish, or Amharic.

Balcombe· Jan 14, 2026· 1 source
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, January 14, 2026”
Jan 14
Health & Human Services

WSSC Water Inspecting Pipes in 20841 Zip Code for Lead

WSSC Water will visit homes in the 20841 zip code to verify pipe material as part of a free EPA lead-removal initiative.

Balcombe· Jan 14, 2026· 1 source
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, January 14, 2026”
Jan 14
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