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Free Separation and Divorce Series Begins in Spanish March 4

Free monthly classes on Maryland separation and divorce law run through June 2026; March 4 session is in Spanish.

Commission for Women· Feb 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “February is Black History Month”
Feb 6
Health & Human Services

Joint Committee Reviews $1M Special Appropriation for Senior, Health Services

HHS and GO committees review a $1M special appropriation Feb. 9 to shore up senior nutrition, respite care, and homecare programs amid federal funding cuts.

MCCouncil· Feb 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council and Committee Meetings on Feb. 9, 2026”
Feb 6
Health & Human Services

FIC Sites Open at 9:30 AM Thursday, Feb. 5

All Montgomery County Family Involvement Center sites will open at 9:30 AM on Thursday, February 5, with a 10:00 AM arrival deadline.

MCFIC· Feb 4, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Open on Time/ Abren a Tiempo”
Feb 4
Health & Human Services

Free Virtual Women's Heart Health Symposium on Feb. 18

The 24th Annual Women's Health Symposium on Feb. 18 features Johns Hopkins and American Heart Association speakers on cardiovascular health.

Luedtke· Feb 4, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Better Winter Storm Response”
Feb 4
Health & Human Services

East County Hub Offers Monthly Food Distribution at Multiple Sites

Kingdom Cares' East County Hub provides fresh food distribution at various locations throughout the month across East County.

Mink· Feb 4, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Kristin Mink — “February Newsletter from Councilmember Mink”
Feb 4
Health & Human Services

Mink Hosts ICE-Impact Webinar for 800+ Parents and Educators

A January 20 webinar organized by Mink and MoCo IRC drew over 800 residents to discuss supporting families affected by ICE.

Mink· Feb 4, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Kristin Mink — “February Newsletter from Councilmember Mink”
Feb 4
Health & Human Services

Homeless Point-in-Time Count Rescheduled to Feb. 4

Montgomery County's annual PIT homeless count moves to overnight Feb. 4, with volunteer orientation at 8:30 p.m. in Silver Spring and Gaithersburg.

DHHS· Feb 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County's Point-in-Time Homeless Count Rescheduled to Wednesday, …”
Feb 3
Health & Human Services

Friedson Proposes 'Silver Shovels' Program for Seniors After Storm

Friedson asks whether Montgomery County will create a volunteer snow-assistance program for seniors and residents with disabilities.

Friedson· Feb 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “Seeking Answers and Accountability After Winter Storm Fern”
Feb 3
Health & Human Services

LGBTQ+ Senior Love & Wellness Talk Held Feb. 22 in Silver Spring

White Oak Senior Center hosts a free hybrid LGBTQ+ senior discussion on relationships, safe sex, and community on Feb. 22.

DHHS· Feb 3, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Volunteers and Community Groups Educate and Serve with Love”
Feb 3
Health & Human Services

Virtual Women's Heart Health Symposium Scheduled Feb. 18

Johns Hopkins and American Heart Association physicians present a free virtual women's heart health symposium on Feb. 18, 1–2 p.m.

DHHS· Feb 3, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Volunteers and Community Groups Educate and Serve with Love”
Feb 3
Health & Human Services

DHHS Launches Free Online Caregiver Platform Trualta Feb. 9

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

DHHS· Feb 3, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Volunteers and Community Groups Educate and Serve with Love”
Feb 3
Health & Human Services

SHIP Holds Free Medicare Seminars at Two County Libraries

Montgomery County SHIP presents free Medicare enrollment seminars at Davis Library Feb. 5 and Quince Orchard Library Feb. 19.

DHHS· Feb 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Volunteers and Community Groups Educate and Serve with Love”
Feb 3
Health & Human Services

Oasis Hosts Free 'Economics of Living Longer' Talk Feb. 18

Washington Metro Oasis presents a free hybrid session on the economics of aging on Feb. 18, 1–2:30 p.m.

DHHS· Feb 3, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Volunteers and Community Groups Educate and Serve with Love”
Feb 3
Health & Human Services

Free Oasis Session on Digital Estate Planning Feb. 11

Oasis hosts a free hybrid session on managing photos, documents, and online accounts as part of estate planning on Feb. 11.

DHHS· Feb 3, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Volunteers and Community Groups Educate and Serve with Love”
Feb 3
Health & Human Services

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 links
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 links
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 links
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 link
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 links
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 links
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “MCITP/FSN Newsletter: February 2026 Vol. I”
Feb 1
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