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Health & Human Services

Council Considers $1M DHHS Appropriation for Senior, Respite, Homecare Programs

A $1M special appropriation to DHHS covers Respite Care, Senior Nutrition, and Homecare Services for adults in FY26.

MCCouncil· Jan 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Jan. 27 at 10:30 a.m. to Hold Public Hearings…”
Jan 26
Health & Human Services

All FIC Sites Closed Monday Due to Winter Weather

All Montgomery County Family Involvement Center sites will be closed Jan. 26; Gaithersburg FIC also closed Jan. 27.

MCFIC· Jan 25, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: CLOSED/ CERRADA”
Jan 25
Health & Human Services

Warming Centers Open During Winter Storm; Call 311 for Transport

Residents needing emergency shelter during the storm can call 311 or visit the county's homelessness services page; transportation may be available.

Jawando· Jan 25, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Will Jawando — “Here to help”
Jan 25
Health & Human Services

DHHS 24-Hour Crisis Line Available for Homeless Residents During Storm

Residents can call DHHS's 24-hour Crisis Line at 240-907-2688 to report concerns about people experiencing homelessness during the storm.

DHHS· Jan 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Is Expecting 8-12 Inches of Snow that Could Impact Travel This…”
Jan 23
Health & Human Services

MCITP Services Auto-Canceled on MCPS Snow Days

Montgomery County Infants and Toddlers Program appointments are automatically canceled whenever MCPS closes or delays due to inclement weather.

DHHS· Jan 23, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “Inclement Weather Reminders”
Jan 23
Health & Human Services

Free Separation and Divorce Series Starts February 4

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

CFW· Jan 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Last Call: WLB Early Bird Pricing Ends Today!”
Jan 23
Health & Human Services

Warming Shelters, Transit Aid Available During Winter Storm

Montgomery County will activate warming centers and may offer transportation to residents needing shelter during this weekend's storm.

Friedson· Jan 23, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “Winter Storm Update: Safety Information, Resources, and Key Contacts”
Jan 23
Health & Human Services

DHHS Outreach to Homeless Residents During Extreme Cold; Crisis Line Available

County DHHS staff and community partners will contact unsheltered residents; 24-hour crisis line 240-907-2688 is available.

DHHS· Jan 23, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Maryland PIO - Press Release for Spanish Update”
Jan 23
Health & Human Services

Utility Shutoff Aid Available via OHEP During Cold Alert

Residents facing utility shutoffs may qualify for Maryland OHEP energy assistance; apply online or call 240-777-4450.

DHHS· Jan 23, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Issues Cold Emergency Alert Beginning at 3 p.m. on Friday, Jan…”
Jan 23
Health & Human Services

DHHS Latino Health Initiative Offers Free Asthma Program in February

LHI's free asthma education session starts in February, covering control strategies, warning signs, and trigger reduction.

DHHS· Jan 22, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Snowstorm Preparedness will be the Focus on En Sintonía con el Concejo This Frid…”
Jan 22
Health & Human Services

DHHS Hosts Four Listening Sessions for FY27 Lighthouse Grant

DHHS is holding four listening sessions in January–February 2026 to shape the FY27 Lighthouse Grant Program for immigrant community services.

DHHS· Jan 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “$50k for Damascus Added to FY26 Place Based Management (PBM) Grant Program! - Ja…”
Jan 21
Health & Human Services

Luedtke Op-Ed Pushes Faster Action on Crisis Co-Response

Luedtke's op-ed calls for speedier implementation of a co-responder Crisis Intervention Team model pairing clinicians with trained police officers.

Luedtke· Jan 21, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Making Real Progress on Climate”
Jan 21
Health & Human Services

FIC Offers Free Early Childhood Program Orientations in January

Montgomery County's Family Involvement Center holds four virtual orientations in Jan. 2026 for its free play-based program for children birth to 5.

DHHS· Jan 20, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Join us in January for orientation!/ ¡Únete a nosotros en la orientación de…”
Jan 20
Health & Human Services

Free Citizenship Preparation Classes Open for Registration

The Gilchrist Center is accepting registrations for free citizenship preparation classes in Montgomery County.

Gilchrist Center· Jan 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Gilchrist Center - Montgomery County, MD — “Free Citizenship Preparation - Registration is now open!”
Jan 16
Health & Human Services

Free Separation and Divorce Series Begins February 4

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

Montgomery County, MD· Jan 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day”
Jan 16
Health & Human Services

DHHS Seeks Volunteers for Jan. 28 Homeless Count

Montgomery County DHHS is recruiting volunteers for the annual Point-in-Time homeless count overnight Jan. 28 in Gaithersburg and Silver Spring.

DHHS· Jan 16, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Seeks Volunteers for Jan. 28 ‘Point-in-Time’ Homeless Count to…”
Jan 16
Health & Human Services

Council Eyes $1.35M State Grant for DHHS Homeless Solutions Program

Supplemental Appropriation #26-48 of $1,346,171 in state grant funds proposed for DHHS Homeless Solutions Grant in FY26 budget.

MCCouncil· Jan 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on Jan. 27, Feb. 9 and 10, 202…”
Jan 16
Health & Human Services

Council to Consider $1M DHHS Special Appropriation for Senior, Respite Services

Proposed $1M special appropriation to FY26 budget would fund DHHS respite care, senior nutrition, and homecare services for adults.

MCCouncil· Jan 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on Jan. 27, Feb. 9 and 10, 202…”
Jan 16
Health & Human Services

VITA Free Tax Help Opens Jan. 20 in Rockville

VITA program offers free tax prep for income-eligible households starting Jan. 20 at Rockville, with Spanish-language services available.

DHHS· Jan 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Free tax assistance for income-eligible households in Montgomery County will be …”
Jan 15
Health & Human Services

$1M Emergency Appropriation Targets Senior Services Amid Federal Cuts

Councilmember Sayles and co-sponsors introduced a $1M special appropriation to fund senior nutrition, homecare, and respite care programs.

Sayles· Jan 15, 2026· 2 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “Sayles, Co-Sponsors Introduce $1 Million Emergency Funding to Protect Seniors an…”
Jan 15
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