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EITC Awareness Day and Free Tax Help Kicks Off Jan. 30 at Shady Grove

Free EITC Awareness Day and VITA tax-help event set for Jan. 30, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. at Universities at Shady Grove.

Luedtke· Jan 7, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Kicking Off 2026...”
Jan 7
Health & Human Services

Senior 55+ Health Fair at Mid-County Rec Center Jan. 21

A Senior 55+ Health Fair runs Jan. 21, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at Mid-County Community Recreation Center.

MCRecreation· Jan 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Recreation — “Jump Into 2026 with Montgomery County Recreation”
Jan 6
Health & Human Services

Rec Assist 2026 Applications Open for $400 Activity Scholarships

County residents receiving eligible public assistance can apply for a $400 Rec Assist scholarship for activities and memberships.

MCRecreation· Jan 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Recreation — “Jump Into 2026 with Montgomery County Recreation”
Jan 6
Health & Human Services

DHHS Offers Winter 2026 Circle of Security Parent Group

Montgomery County Infants and Toddlers Program is hosting a Circle of Security parent group session this winter.

DHHS· Jan 5, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “Winter 2026 | MCITP Circle of Security Parent Group”
Jan 5
Health & Human Services

MCITP Family Session on Inclusion in Childcare, Pre-K

Family Learning Series event covers early childhood inclusion and reducing expulsion from childcare and preschool settings.

MCFSN· Jan 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “Happy New Year, MCITP Families! Please Join Us on Wednesday, January 14, 2026”
Jan 5
Health & Human Services

Oasis Caregiver Support Group Begins January 7 in Bethesda

Bi-weekly online caregiver support group runs Jan. 7–Apr. 15, Wednesdays 11 a.m.–noon, facilitated by compassionate professionals.

DHHS· Jan 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Partnerships Expand the Impact of County Programs: Get Involved!”
Jan 5
Health & Human Services

SHIP Hosts Free Medicare Seminars at Two County Libraries

Free Medicare enrollment seminars at Kensington Park Library on Jan. 6 and Gaithersburg Library on Jan. 22, no registration required.

DHHS· Jan 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Partnerships Expand the Impact of County Programs: Get Involved!”
Jan 5
Health & Human Services

Free Dementia Friendly Information Sessions Available County-Wide

Certified volunteer speakers offer free 45–60 minute dementia awareness sessions to groups throughout Montgomery County.

DHHS· Jan 5, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Partnerships Expand the Impact of County Programs: Get Involved!”
Jan 5
Health & Human Services

ADS Offers Tabling at Community Expos, Events

Montgomery County Aging and Disability Services can staff a resource table at community expos or social events upon request.

DHHS· Jan 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Partnerships Expand the Impact of County Programs: Get Involved!”
Jan 5
Health & Human Services

Maryland Health Connection Open Enrollment Closes January 15

Maryland's health insurance marketplace open enrollment ends Jan. 15, 2026; in-person and virtual assistance available.

MCFIC· Jan 4, 2026· 4 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: FS Learning Link / Enlace de Aprendizaje”
Jan 4
Health & Human Services

Family Involvement Center Opens January Session for Ages 0-5

FIC offers free play-based learning sessions Monday–Thursday, Jan. 5–29, 2026; all sites closed Jan. 19.

MCFIC· Jan 4, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: FS Learning Link / Enlace de Aprendizaje”
Jan 4
Health & Human Services

FIC Program Session Sign-Ups Open Jan. 2 for January

Montgomery County Family Involvement Center opens registration for Jan. 5–29 sessions on Friday, Jan. 2 at 3 p.m.

MCFIC· Jan 2, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Sign up on Today!/ Inscríbete el Hoy!”
Jan 2
Health & Human Services

OLO Report Examines Racial Disparities in Maternal and Infant Health

A commissioned OLO report released during April 2025 Minority Health Month documented racial disparities in maternal and infant health in Montgomery County.

Sayles· Jan 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel - Farewell 2025: 12 Reasons to Celebrate”
Jan 1
Health & Human Services

Eric's ID Law Adds Butterfly Symbol for Hidden Disabilities

Maryland implemented Eric's ID Law, allowing residents with developmental disabilities to add a butterfly symbol to state-issued IDs to alert first responders.

Sayles· Jan 1, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel - Farewell 2025: 12 Reasons to Celebrate”
Jan 1
Health & Human Services

Free Family Involvement Center Open to Children Birth to 5

MCITP's Family Involvement Center offers free play-based early childhood sessions for children of all abilities ages birth to 5.

MCFSN· Jan 1, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “MCITP/FSN Newsletter: January 2026 Vol. I”
Jan 1
Health & Human Services

Early Intervention Transition Webinar Set for January 21

MCITP/FSN hosts a free session on what happens when a child in early intervention turns 3 and transitions to new services.

MCFSN· Jan 1, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “MCITP/FSN Newsletter: January 2026 Vol. I”
Jan 1
Health & Human Services

Virtual Separation and Divorce Forum Resumes Jan. 7

The Montgomery County Commission for Women hosts a free virtual divorce and separation forum on Jan. 7, running monthly through June 2026.

Elrich· Dec 31, 2025· 1 link
From: County Executive Marc Elrich — “Montgomery Update: County Executive Elrich Looks Back at Progress Made Through a…”
Dec 31
Health & Human Services

Health Officials Urge Masks as Respiratory Viruses Rise

Montgomery County health officials advise face masks in all health care facilities as respiratory hospitalizations top 10 per 100,000 statewide.

Elrich· Dec 31, 2025· 0 links
From: County Executive Marc Elrich — “Montgomery Update: County Executive Elrich Looks Back at Progress Made Through a…”
Dec 31
Health & Human Services

County Urges Precautions as Respiratory Virus Hospitalizations Surge

Maryland health officials recommend masks in health care facilities as respiratory hospitalizations top 10 per 100,000 residents statewide.

DHHS· Dec 31, 2025· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Health Officials Urge Residents to Take Preventive Measures Am…”
Dec 31
Health & Human Services

Free Monthly Divorce and Separation Series Starts Jan. 7

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

Commission for Women· Dec 31, 2025· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Happy New Year from the Commission for Women!”
Dec 31
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