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DHHS My Turn Program Info Session February 3

Families with children 2½+ considering transition to school-based services can learn about My Turn Program supports on Feb. 3.

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

Board of Social Services Vacancy Open for Applications

Montgomery County is accepting applications for the Board of Social Services through Feb. 11, 2026.

Montgomery County· Jan 14, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Board Vacancies - January 14, 2026”
Jan 14
Health & Human Services

Potty Training 101 Virtual Session Jan. 20

Montgomery County Child Care Support Services hosts a free family learning webinar on potty training on Jan. 20 at 6 p.m.

DHHS· Jan 14, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Join us for Potty Training 101/ Entrenamiento Para ir al Baño 101”
Jan 14
Health & Human Services

DHHS Hosts Four FY27 Lighthouse Grant Listening Sessions

DHHS and OCP seek public input on the FY27 Lighthouse Grant Program NOFO across four sessions in January–February 2026.

DHHS· Jan 14, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “FY27 DHHS Lighthouse Grant Program Listening Sessions (Registration Required) - …”
Jan 14
Health & Human Services

County Food Systems Office Posts Updated Distribution Calendar

The Office of Food Systems Resilience has published a calendar of upcoming free food distribution events across Montgomery County.

Stewart· Jan 14, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up With Kate: New Year Edition”
Jan 14
Health & Human Services

Free 8-Week Family Resiliency Program for Parents Starts February

PEP's free online Family Resiliency Program for parents of children ages 5–18 begins the first week of February in English, Spanish, or Amharic.

Stewart· Jan 14, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up With Kate: New Year Edition”
Jan 14
Health & Human Services

NAMI Montgomery County Offers Free Year-Round Mental Health Support Groups

NAMI MC provides free peer-led support groups for individuals with mental health conditions and their families, including specialty groups.

Stewart· Jan 14, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up With Kate: New Year Edition”
Jan 14
Health & Human Services

EITC Awareness Day and VITA Kick-Off Set for Jan. 30

Montgomery County's EITC Awareness Day and free tax-filing VITA Kick-Off event is January 30 at Universities at Shady Grove, with a resource fair 11 AM–1 PM.

Stewart· Jan 14, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up With Kate: New Year Edition”
Jan 14
Health & Human Services

Free 8-Week Family Resiliency Program Offered by PEP

Parent Encouragement Program offers a free 8-week online resiliency program for parents of children ages 5–18 in English, Spanish, or Amharic.

Balcombe· Jan 14, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, January 14, 2026”
Jan 14
Health & Human Services

WSSC Water Inspecting Pipes in 20841 Zip Code for Lead

WSSC Water will visit homes in the 20841 zip code to verify pipe material as part of a free EPA lead-removal initiative.

Balcombe· Jan 14, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, January 14, 2026”
Jan 14
Health & Human Services

Suburban Hospital Official to Discuss Community Health Plan

Monique Sanfuenes of Suburban Hospital joins Jan. 14 briefing to discuss the Community Health Improvement Plan.

Elrich· Jan 14, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 2:30 p.m…”
Jan 14
Health & Human Services

Rec Assist 2026 Applications Now Accepted for Camp Scholarships

Montgomery County's Rec Assist program offers eligible residents up to $400 per family member for recreation program costs.

Recreation· Jan 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “La inscripción para los campamentos de verano del Departamento de Recreación com…”
Jan 12
Health & Human Services

Montgomery County Working Parents Assistance Program Unaffected by Freeze

The county's Working Parents Assistance (WPA) program is not funded through CCDF and will continue normal operations despite the federal freeze.

MCCCSS· Jan 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “Important Update: Federal Child Care Funding”
Jan 9
Health & Human Services

Federal CCDF Payment Freeze Leaves Maryland Unchanged

HHS froze Child Care and Development Fund payments nationwide Jan. 5; Maryland's Child Care Scholarship Program reports no changes so far.

MCCCSS· Jan 9, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “Important Update: Federal Child Care Funding”
Jan 9
Health & Human Services

January Named National Radon Action Month in County

DEP urges Montgomery County residents to test homes for radon during National Radon Action Month this January.

DEP· Jan 8, 2026· 1 link
From: My Green Montgomery — “The Environmental Rundown from the Montgomery County Department of Environmental…”
Jan 8
Health & Human Services

Spanish-Language Council Radio Show Airs Jan. 9 on Wellness

En Sintonía con el Concejo features a psychotherapist and Latino Health Initiative manager discussing mental and physical wellness goals for 2026.

MCCouncil· Jan 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Wellness in the New Year: Building Healthy Habits for 2026 will be the Focus on …”
Jan 8
Health & Human Services

County Launches 'Proud' Initiative to Expand Behavioral Health Workforce

Montgomery County's new 'Proud' program funds paid Peer Recovery Specialist work experiences and seeks employer host sites.

LHI· Jan 8, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “LHI Community Connections - January 8th”
Jan 8
Health & Human Services

LHI Recruiting Families for Spanish Asthma Management Classes

LHI is enrolling participants in Spanish-language asthma management classes starting the week of Feb. 2, offered Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday.

LHI· Jan 8, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “LHI Community Connections - January 8th”
Jan 8
Health & Human Services

EveryMind Offers Free Mental Health First Aid Training in January

EveryMind hosts free 8-hour Adult and Youth Mental Health First Aid sessions in Montgomery County on Jan. 22 and Jan. 29.

LHI· Jan 8, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “LHI Community Connections - January 8th”
Jan 8
Health & Human Services

Spanish-Language 988 Mental Health Videos Now Available

Short Spanish-language videos explain emotional support, warning signs, and who can call the 988 Lifeline, available 24/7.

LHI· Jan 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “LHI Community Connections - January 8th”
Jan 8
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