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Health & Human Services

Council Hears $3M Supplemental for DHHS Community Connect Portal

A $3M supplemental appropriation for continued development of the DHHS Community Connect Portal faces a public hearing Feb. 24.

MCCouncil· Feb 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Feb. 24 to Vote on a Resolution to Approve th…”
Feb 23
Health & Human Services

FIC Gaithersburg, Silver Spring Closed Feb. 23; Rockville Opens Late

Family Involvement Center sites in Gaithersburg and Silver Spring are closed Feb. 23; Rockville opens at 10:30 a.m.

MCFIC· Feb 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Updates for TODAY/ Actualizaciones para HOY”
Feb 23
Health & Human Services

Vacancy Opens on Drug Addiction Advisory Council

Montgomery County seeks applicants for the Alcohol and Other Drug Addiction Advisory Council; deadline is March 20, 2026.

Montgomery County· Feb 20, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Board Vacancies - February 20, 2026”
Feb 20
Health & Human Services

Measles Exposure Reported at 7200 Wisconsin Ave. Bethesda

A Virginia resident with confirmed measles visited a Bethesda office building Feb. 10; visitors may have been exposed.

DHHS· Feb 20, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Health Officials Announce Potential Measles Exposure at Bethes…”
Feb 20
Health & Human Services

Governor's Council Releases Protective Order Resource Guide

The Governor's Family Violence Council published a new guide titled 'What To Do After Receiving a Protective Order.'

SAO· Feb 20, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Updates from the State's Attorney's Office”
Feb 20
Health & Human Services

RespectFest 2026 Teen Dating Violence Event March 15

Free in-person and virtual festival at Wheaton Community Recreation Center on March 15 addresses teen dating violence and healthy relationships.

SAO· Feb 20, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Updates from the State's Attorney's Office”
Feb 20
Health & Human Services

Save a Student Summit Set for Wheaton High Saturday

Free opioid awareness summit for middle and high schoolers at Wheaton High School on Feb. 21, featuring NARCAN training and video contest winners.

SAO· Feb 20, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Updates from the State's Attorney's Office”
Feb 20
Health & Human Services

MNADV Holds 38th Annual Domestic Violence Memorial on Zoom Feb. 23

The Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence holds its 38th annual memorial service via Zoom on February 23 from 4–5 p.m.

Montgomery County· Feb 20, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Girl Power is Coming...Are You Ready?”
Feb 20
Health & Human Services

Free Separation and Divorce Series Offered Monthly in Spanish

Local family law attorneys lead free monthly divorce and separation workshops; next class March 4 in Spanish, 7–8:30 p.m.

Montgomery County· Feb 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Girl Power is Coming...Are You Ready?”
Feb 20
Health & Human Services

County Launches $750K Food as Medicine Grant Program

Montgomery County opens FY26 Food as Medicine grants offering $100K–$300K awards for clinic-led food access programs serving food-insecure families with children.

OGM· Feb 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Grant Opportunities Special Newsletter”
Feb 20
Health & Human Services

County APAAG Releases Sikh Patient Care Handbook for Providers

Montgomery County's APAAG published a guide helping health care professionals deliver culturally competent care to Sikh patients.

APAAG· Feb 20, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Releases ‘Health Care Providers’ Handbook on Sikh Patients’ to…”
Feb 20
Health & Human Services

Latino Health Initiative Hosts Facebook Live on Marijuana Risks

LHI Spanish-language session covers marijuana's effects on youth brain health and offers prevention tips, Feb. 24, noon–1:30 p.m.

MCCouncil· Feb 19, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “En Sintonía con el Concejo Focuses on Montgomery County’s Trust Act, Friday at 2…”
Feb 19
Health & Human Services

Council Reviews OLO Report on Racial Disparities in Maternal Health

HHS Committee takes up OLO Report 2025-7 on racial disparities in maternal and infant health outcomes in Montgomery County.

MCCouncil-LIO· Feb 18, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on Feb. 19, 2026”
Feb 18
Health & Human Services

HHS Committee Reviews $7.2M Rockville Non-Congregate Shelter

HHS Committee considers a $7.2M ARPA-funded supplemental appropriation for 18 private shelter units at 600 East Gude Dr. in Rockville.

MCCouncil-LIO· Feb 18, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on Feb. 19, 2026”
Feb 18
Health & Human Services

Free VITA Tax Prep Available Through April 9 for Low-Income Residents

Montgomery County's VITA program offers free tax prep through April 9 for households earning $69,000 or less.

Luedtke· Feb 18, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “School Safety + New Support for Local Farms”
Feb 18
Health & Human Services

FIC Offers Free Early Childhood Orientations in February

Montgomery County's Family Involvement Center holds virtual orientations Feb. 17–26 for its free play-based program for children birth to age 5.

MCFIC· Feb 17, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Join us in February!/ Acompáñenos en Febrero!”
Feb 17
Health & Human Services

Webinar Explains Montgomery County Infants & Toddlers Program

Early Childhood Services hosts a virtual info session on the Montgomery County Infants & Toddlers Program (MCITP) on Feb. 24.

MCFIC· Feb 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Family Learning Series-Register Today!/ Serie de aprendizaje familiar: ¡Ins…”
Feb 16
Health & Human Services

FSN Toddler Sleep Workshop Set for March 11

MCITP Family Support Network hosts a free virtual session on toddler sleep challenges and bedtime routines on March 11, 2026.

MCFSN· Feb 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “MCITP/FSN Newsletter: February 2026 Vol. II”
Feb 15
Health & Human Services

Free Separation and Divorce Class Series Begins March 4

Local family law attorneys lead free monthly classes on Maryland separation and divorce, starting March 4 in Spanish.

Montgomery County· Feb 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Look Before You Book: Protecting Our Community from Human Trafficking”
Feb 13
Health & Human Services

MCITP Parent Training: Early Literacy Skills for Ages 0-3

Free virtual training for MCITP families on supporting early language and literacy development from birth to age 3.

DHHS· Feb 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “Reminder: MCITP Parent Training Session - Please Join Us!”
Feb 13
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