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Family Involvement Center Opens January Session for Ages 0-5

FIC offers free play-based learning sessions Monday–Thursday, Jan. 5–29, 2026; all sites closed Jan. 19.

MCFIC· Jan 4, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: FS Learning Link / Enlace de Aprendizaje”
Jan 4
Health & Human Services

FIC Program Session Sign-Ups Open Jan. 2 for January

Montgomery County Family Involvement Center opens registration for Jan. 5–29 sessions on Friday, Jan. 2 at 3 p.m.

MCFIC· Jan 2, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Sign up on Today!/ Inscríbete el Hoy!”
Jan 2
Health & Human Services

OLO Report Examines Racial Disparities in Maternal and Infant Health

A commissioned OLO report released during April 2025 Minority Health Month documented racial disparities in maternal and infant health in Montgomery County.

Sayles· Jan 1, 2026· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel - Farewell 2025: 12 Reasons to Celebrate”
Jan 1
Health & Human Services

Eric's ID Law Adds Butterfly Symbol for Hidden Disabilities

Maryland implemented Eric's ID Law, allowing residents with developmental disabilities to add a butterfly symbol to state-issued IDs to alert first responders.

Sayles· Jan 1, 2026· 1 source
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel - Farewell 2025: 12 Reasons to Celebrate”
Jan 1
Health & Human Services

Free Family Involvement Center Open to Children Birth to 5

MCITP's Family Involvement Center offers free play-based early childhood sessions for children of all abilities ages birth to 5.

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

Early Intervention Transition Webinar Set for January 21

MCITP/FSN hosts a free session on what happens when a child in early intervention turns 3 and transitions to new services.

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

Virtual Separation and Divorce Forum Resumes Jan. 7

The Montgomery County Commission for Women hosts a free virtual divorce and separation forum on Jan. 7, running monthly through June 2026.

Elrich· Dec 31, 2025· 1 source
From: County Executive Marc Elrich — “Montgomery Update: County Executive Elrich Looks Back at Progress Made Through a…”
Dec 31
Health & Human Services

Health Officials Urge Masks as Respiratory Viruses Rise

Montgomery County health officials advise face masks in all health care facilities as respiratory hospitalizations top 10 per 100,000 statewide.

Elrich· Dec 31, 2025· 0 sources
From: County Executive Marc Elrich — “Montgomery Update: County Executive Elrich Looks Back at Progress Made Through a…”
Dec 31
Health & Human Services

County Urges Precautions as Respiratory Virus Hospitalizations Surge

Maryland health officials recommend masks in health care facilities as respiratory hospitalizations top 10 per 100,000 residents statewide.

DHHS· Dec 31, 2025· 1 source
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Health Officials Urge Residents to Take Preventive Measures Am…”
Dec 31
Health & Human Services

Free Monthly Divorce and Separation Series Starts Jan. 7

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

Commission for Women· Dec 31, 2025· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Happy New Year from the Commission for Women!”
Dec 31
Health & Human Services

Weekly Memory Café: Art and Music at Kensington Bethesda Starts Jan. 14

Free weekly Memory Café featuring art and music launches every Wednesday at 11 AM at The Kensington Bethesda in Bethesda.

DHHS· Dec 30, 2025· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “January Caregiver newsletter”
Dec 30
Health & Human Services

Free Dementia Friends Presentations Available for Groups County-Wide

Certified Montgomery County volunteers offer free 45–60 minute dementia awareness sessions for businesses, organizations, and community groups.

DHHS· Dec 30, 2025· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “January Caregiver newsletter”
Dec 30
Health & Human Services

Gilchrist Center Offers Immigration Rights, Emergency Benefits Guidance

Gilchrist Center provides resources on immigration detention, deportation preparation, standby guardianship, and emergency public benefits access.

DHHS· Dec 30, 2025· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “January Caregiver newsletter”
Dec 30
Health & Human Services

Free Six-Week Virtual Caregiver Class Starts Jan. 20 via Zoom

'Powerful Tools for Caregivers' runs Tuesdays Jan. 20–Feb. 24, 10 AM–noon, teaching stress management and self-care skills.

DHHS· Dec 30, 2025· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “January Caregiver newsletter”
Dec 30
Health & Human Services

Holy Cross Launches Free Virtual Health Workshops for Winter-Spring 2026

Holy Cross Health offers five free virtual evidence-based workshops on diabetes, caregiving, chronic pain, cancer, and general wellness.

DHHS· Dec 30, 2025· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “January Caregiver newsletter”
Dec 30
Health & Human Services

Free Caregiver Respite Resource Fair Comes to Poolesville Jan. 12

Free event at Poolesville Methodist Church connects seniors and caregivers with county services and up to 140 hours of respite care.

DHHS· Dec 30, 2025· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “January Caregiver newsletter”
Dec 30
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; info available by phone weekdays.

MCDOT· Dec 30, 2025· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Taxicab Meter Rate to Change in Montgomery County Beginning Sunday, Feb. 1”
Dec 30
Health & Human Services

Sayles Tours DHHS, Flags Healthcare Coverage Gaps Ahead

Councilmember Sayles completed a week-long DHHS tour as new HHS Committee chair, citing rising premiums and federal job losses as coverage threats.

Sayles· Dec 30, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “Sayles’ HHS Tour Signals Healthcare Coverage Cliff Ahead”
Dec 30
Health & Human Services

ECS to Integrate Head Start, Child Care Subsidy Program in 2026

Montgomery County Early Childhood Services plans to fold Community-Based Head Start and the Working Parents Assistance Program into a unified system in 2026.

MCCCSS· Dec 30, 2025· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “Message from Our ECS Senior Administrator: Closing 2025 Together”
Dec 30
Health & Human Services

FY26 Community Food Assistance Grant Amendments Being Distributed

Amendments and increased payments to FY26 Community Food Assistance Grant Agreements are being processed and distributed before Christmas 2025.

OGM· Dec 29, 2025· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Happy New Year from OGM! - December 29, 2025 MCG Grant Opportunities Newsletter”
Dec 29
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