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Joint GO-HHS Committee Reviews $3M Community Connect Portal Appropriation

A joint GO-HHS committee meets April 10 at 1 p.m. to review a $3M supplemental appropriation for the DHHS Community Connect Portal.

GO Committee· Apr 9, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on April 10, 2026”
Apr 9
Health & Human Services

Silver Spring Workshop on Future Care Planning for Older Adults

A free April 15 workshop at Silver Spring Civic Building covers care planning, decision-making, and documenting preferences for those aging without family support.

DHHS· Apr 9, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “LHI Community Connections - April 9th”
Apr 9
Health & Human Services

Westat Recruits Spanish-Speaking Medical Staff for Paid Study

Westat seeks Spanish-speaking primary care and specialty medical providers/staff for a paid 1-hour virtual interview study, offering $200–$350.

DHHS· Apr 9, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “LHI Community Connections - April 9th”
Apr 9
Health & Human Services

County Hosts 2nd Annual Tillman Public Health Symposium

LHI staff, county leaders, and Maryland Health Secretary Dr. Meena Seshamani gathered for the 2nd Annual Dr. Ulder J. Tillman Public Health Week Symposium.

DHHS· Apr 9, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “LHI Community Connections - April 9th”
Apr 9
Health & Human Services

DHHS Offers Free Adult Vaccines to Uninsured Residents

Montgomery County DHHS provides free vaccines to eligible adults without insurance or whose plans don't cover immunizations.

DHHS· Apr 9, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “En Sintonía con el Concejo to Spotlight Earth Month, this Friday at 2 p.m. on Ra…”
Apr 9
Health & Human Services

FY27 Lighthouse Grant Opens, $3.99M for Immigrant Services

Montgomery County DHHS seeks one lead organization to deliver immigrant stabilization and integration services; applications due May 13.

OGM· Apr 8, 2026· 2 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “FY27 Lighthouse Grant Program – Application Open Today! April 8, 2026”
Apr 8
Health & Human Services

Free Circle of Security Parenting Group Starts April 16

Montgomery County Infants and Toddlers Program offers 8-week virtual parenting group for caregivers of children ages 4 months to 6 years.

DHHS· Apr 7, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “Please Join Us! MCITP | Circle of Security of Security Parenting Group”
Apr 7
Health & Human Services

County to Fund Evidence-Based Substance Prevention Program for Grades 4–6

DHHS plans a late-April launch of a $100K–$150K grant for a nonprofit to deliver substance-use prevention curriculum to upper elementary students.

OGM· Apr 7, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Two New Grant Programs Launching Tomorrow – April 7, 2026 MCG Grant Opportunitie…”
Apr 7
Health & Human Services

$100K Fentanyl Overdose Reduction Grant Coming in April

DHHS plans to launch the FY26 FUODR Grant Program in April 2026, offering $100K in opioid abatement funds for 1–2 awards.

OGM· Apr 7, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Two New Grant Programs Launching Tomorrow – April 7, 2026 MCG Grant Opportunitie…”
Apr 7
Health & Human Services

County Offers $3.99M Lighthouse Immigrant Services Grant

The FY27 Lighthouse Grant Program launches April 8, offering nearly $4M for a lead organization to coordinate immigrant services countywide.

OGM· Apr 7, 2026· 2 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Two New Grant Programs Launching Tomorrow – April 7, 2026 MCG Grant Opportunitie…”
Apr 7
Health & Human Services

Basics Insight Coordinator Visiting Three FIC Sites in April

Basics Coordinator Angelica Desoto visits FIC sites in Silver Spring, Rockville, and Gaithersburg in early April for play and art sessions.

MCFIC· Apr 7, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: FS Learning Link April '26/ Enlace de Aprendizaje Abril”
Apr 7
Health & Human Services

FIC Early Childhood Program Runs April 7–30 in Montgomery County

The Family Involvement Center offers free play-based sessions Mon–Thu, 9:30 am–1:00 pm, with two daily circle times.

MCFIC· Apr 7, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: FS Learning Link April '26/ Enlace de Aprendizaje Abril”
Apr 7
Health & Human Services

Public Hearing on $3M Emergency Family Shelter Funding Supplement

The Council will hear public testimony April 7 on a $3,064,158 supplemental appropriation for DHHS emergency family shelter services.

MCCouncil· Apr 6, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on April 7 to Hold Public Hearings on the FY27 O…”
Apr 6
Health & Human Services

Free Citizenship Clinic in Wheaton April 11

Council President Fani-González hosts free naturalization legal advice clinic at Wheaton Community Recreation Center; event is at capacity but waitlist open.

Fani-González· Apr 6, 2026· 1 source
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Council President Fani-González Hosts Free Citizenship Clinic in Wheaton on Apri…”
Apr 6
Health & Human Services

MCITP Hosts Positive Solutions for Families Workshop

Montgomery County Infants and Toddlers Program is hosting a Positive Solutions for Families session; registration open.

DHHS· Apr 4, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “Please Join Us! MCITP Positive Solutions for Families”
Apr 4
Health & Human Services

FIC Program Session Sign-Ups Open April 3

Montgomery County Family Involvement Center opens registration for April 7–30 program sessions on Friday, April 3 at 3 p.m.

MCFIC· Apr 3, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Sign up Today/ Regístrate Hoy Mismo”
Apr 3
Health & Human Services

Walk With a Doc Event April 11 with County Health Officer

DHHS hosts a free community walk with Montgomery County Health Officer Dr. Kisha Davis on Saturday, April 11; registration encouraged.

DHHS· Apr 3, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Girl Power Contest Extended to April 15!”
Apr 3
Health & Human Services

Free Financial Wellness Seminar Series Launches in May on Zoom

Commission for Women and MCPL offer four free Zoom financial seminars on Tuesdays, May 12–June 2, 2026.

Commission for Women· Apr 3, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Girl Power Contest Extended to April 15!”
Apr 3
Health & Human Services

Free Monthly Separation and Divorce Law Class Continues Through June

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

Commission for Women· Apr 3, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Girl Power Contest Extended to April 15!”
Apr 3
Health & Human Services

FIC Introduces New Parent Educator Teams at Three Locations

The Family Involvement Center has named new Parent Educators at its Rockville, Gaithersburg, and Silver Spring locations.

MCFIC· Apr 2, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: New Team/ Nuevo Equipo”
Apr 2
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