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Johns Hopkins Memory Care Family Checklist Launches in Maryland

Johns Hopkins and Maryland partners release free 15-minute online checklist connecting memory-loss caregivers to local resources.

DHHS· Jan 30, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “February Caregiver newsletter”
Jan 30
Health & Human Services

Alzheimer's Association Offers Four February Education Programs

Alzheimer's Association National Capital Area Chapter hosts four virtual and in-person education programs in February 2026.

DHHS· Jan 30, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “February Caregiver newsletter”
Jan 30
Health & Human Services

LGBTQ+ 50+ Love and Friendship Event at White Oak

Free in-person LGBTQ+ 50+ discussion on love and friendship at White Oak Community Center on Feb. 22, 2026, 1–2 PM.

DHHS· Jan 30, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “February Caregiver newsletter”
Jan 30
Health & Human Services

DHHS Launches Free Caregiver Education Portal Feb. 9

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

DHHS· Jan 30, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “February Caregiver newsletter”
Jan 30
Health & Human Services

FIC Program Sessions Open for February 2–25 Registration

Montgomery County Family Involvement Center opens sign-ups for Feb. 2–25 sessions; sites in Rockville, Silver Spring, and Gaithersburg have limited slots.

MCFIC· Jan 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Sign up today/ Regístrese hoy mismo”
Jan 30
Health & Human Services

EITC Awareness Day, VITA Kick-Off Rescheduled to Feb. 6

Montgomery County's EITC Awareness Day and free tax prep kick-off event moves to Feb. 6 at Universities at Shady Grove in Rockville.

Community Action Agency· Jan 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “RESCHEDULED: Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day and Volunteer Income Tax Ass…”
Jan 30
Health & Human Services

DHHS Staff Donate 1,420 Pounds of Food to Manna Food Center

DHHS employees donated over 1,420 lbs. of nonperishable food to Manna Food Center last month, with the TESS Community Action Center as one collection site.

DHHS· Jan 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Community Action e-newsletter: January 2026”
Jan 30
Health & Human Services

Cluster Projects Served 965 People in Six Months

County Cluster Projects serving Kennedy, Paint Branch-Springbrook, and Watkins Mill areas logged 220 referrals and served 965 people July–December 2025.

DHHS· Jan 30, 2026· 3 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Community Action e-newsletter: January 2026”
Jan 30
Health & Human Services

Free VITA Tax Help Opens at Four County Sites

Community Action Agency's free VITA tax assistance program runs through mid-April at sites in Rockville, Silver Spring, Gaithersburg, and Wheaton.

DHHS· Jan 30, 2026· 4 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Community Action e-newsletter: January 2026”
Jan 30
Health & Human Services

EITC Awareness Day Rescheduled to February 6 at Shady Grove

County's EITC Awareness Day/VITA Kick-Off moves to Feb. 6, 11 AM–1 PM at Universities at Shady Grove after Winter Storm Fern.

DHHS· Jan 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Community Action e-newsletter: January 2026”
Jan 30
Health & Human Services

Montgomery County Launches Community Health Improvement Plan

County DHHS and hospital partners launched a new CHIP in January 2026 to improve health data sharing and care coordination countywide.

Sayles· Jan 29, 2026· 2 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel - A Strong Start: Progress You Can See”
Jan 29
Health & Human Services

$1M Special Appropriation Targets Health Services Waitlists

Sayles announced a $1M one-time appropriation Jan. 12 to prevent service disruptions, cut homecare waitlists, and expand senior nutrition.

Sayles· Jan 29, 2026· 3 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel - A Strong Start: Progress You Can See”
Jan 29
Health & Human Services

WSSC, United Way Offer Up to $750 Water Bill Assistance

WSSC Water and United Way of the National Capital Area are distributing $2.4 million in water/sewer payment assistance, up to $750 per eligible customer.

Glass· Jan 29, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “The Glass Gazette: January 29, 2026”
Jan 29
Health & Human Services

Rockville FIC Opens; Gaithersburg, Silver Spring Remain Closed

Rockville Family Involvement Center opens at 10 AM Jan. 29; Gaithersburg and Silver Spring FIC locations stay closed.

MCFIC· Jan 29, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Rockville Open/ Rockville Abierto”
Jan 29
Health & Human Services

DHHS Holds FY27 Lighthouse Grant Listening Sessions Jan. 29 – Feb. 3

DHHS hosting three listening sessions to shape FY27 Lighthouse Grant Program serving immigrant communities; sessions virtual and in-person.

DHHS· Jan 28, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Three Grant Programs Open, Four More Coming! - January 28, 2026 MCG Grant Opport…”
Jan 28
Health & Human Services

Silver Spring FIC Closed Wednesday; Thursday TBD

The Silver Spring Family Involvement Center is closed Jan. 28; a decision on Thursday's status is pending.

MCFIC· Jan 28, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Rockville OPEN/ ABIERTO”
Jan 28
Health & Human Services

Gaithersburg FIC Closed Wednesday and Thursday

The Gaithersburg Family Involvement Center will remain closed on Jan. 28 and Jan. 29, 2026.

MCFIC· Jan 28, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Rockville OPEN/ ABIERTO”
Jan 28
Health & Human Services

Rockville FIC Opens at 10 AM Wednesday

The Rockville Family Involvement Center will open at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, Jan. 28, after a delayed start.

MCFIC· Jan 28, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Rockville OPEN/ ABIERTO”
Jan 28
Health & Human Services

County Shelters ~1,000 Unhoused Residents During Storm

Services to End and Prevent Homelessness helped roughly 1,000 people since the weekend, including 250+ emergency beds and 100+ families.

DHHS· Jan 27, 2026· 1 link
From: County Executive Marc Elrich — “Montgomery Update Special Edition: Snow Update 1/27/26”
Jan 27
Health & Human Services

FIC Free Early Childhood Program Orientations Jan. 27, 29

Montgomery County's Family Involvement Center holds free Zoom orientations Jan. 27 and Jan. 29 at 2:15 p.m. for parents of children birth–age 5.

MCFIC· Jan 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Orientation today!/ Orientación Hoy!”
Jan 27
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