FIC offers free play-based learning sessions Monday–Thursday, Jan. 5–29, 2026; all sites closed Jan. 19.
Montgomery County Family Involvement Center opens registration for Jan. 5–29 sessions on Friday, Jan. 2 at 3 p.m.
A commissioned OLO report released during April 2025 Minority Health Month documented racial disparities in maternal and infant health in Montgomery County.
Maryland implemented Eric's ID Law, allowing residents with developmental disabilities to add a butterfly symbol to state-issued IDs to alert first responders.
MCITP's Family Involvement Center offers free play-based early childhood sessions for children of all abilities ages birth to 5.
MCITP/FSN hosts a free session on what happens when a child in early intervention turns 3 and transitions to new services.
The Montgomery County Commission for Women hosts a free virtual divorce and separation forum on Jan. 7, running monthly through June 2026.
Montgomery County health officials advise face masks in all health care facilities as respiratory hospitalizations top 10 per 100,000 statewide.
Maryland health officials recommend masks in health care facilities as respiratory hospitalizations top 10 per 100,000 residents statewide.
Local family law attorneys lead free monthly classes on Maryland separation and divorce law, 7–8:30 p.m., through June 2026.
Free weekly Memory Café featuring art and music launches every Wednesday at 11 AM at The Kensington Bethesda in Bethesda.
Certified Montgomery County volunteers offer free 45–60 minute dementia awareness sessions for businesses, organizations, and community groups.
Gilchrist Center provides resources on immigration detention, deportation preparation, standby guardianship, and emergency public benefits access.
'Powerful Tools for Caregivers' runs Tuesdays Jan. 20–Feb. 24, 10 AM–noon, teaching stress management and self-care skills.
Holy Cross Health offers five free virtual evidence-based workshops on diabetes, caregiving, chronic pain, cancer, and general wellness.
Free event at Poolesville Methodist Church connects seniors and caregivers with county services and up to 140 hours of respite care.
Montgomery County's Call-n-Ride program continues to subsidize on-demand taxi costs for eligible residents; info available by phone weekdays.
Councilmember Sayles completed a week-long DHHS tour as new HHS Committee chair, citing rising premiums and federal job losses as coverage threats.
Montgomery County Early Childhood Services plans to fold Community-Based Head Start and the Working Parents Assistance Program into a unified system in 2026.
Amendments and increased payments to FY26 Community Food Assistance Grant Agreements are being processed and distributed before Christmas 2025.