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Friedson Proposes 'Silver Shovels' Program for Seniors After Storm

Friedson asks whether Montgomery County will create a volunteer snow-assistance program for seniors and residents with disabilities.

Friedson· Feb 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “Seeking Answers and Accountability After Winter Storm Fern”
Feb 3
Health & Human Services

LGBTQ+ Senior Love & Wellness Talk Held Feb. 22 in Silver Spring

White Oak Senior Center hosts a free hybrid LGBTQ+ senior discussion on relationships, safe sex, and community on Feb. 22.

DHHS· Feb 3, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Volunteers and Community Groups Educate and Serve with Love”
Feb 3
Health & Human Services

Virtual Women's Heart Health Symposium Scheduled Feb. 18

Johns Hopkins and American Heart Association physicians present a free virtual women's heart health symposium on Feb. 18, 1–2 p.m.

DHHS· Feb 3, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Volunteers and Community Groups Educate and Serve with Love”
Feb 3
Health & Human Services

DHHS Launches Free Online Caregiver Platform Trualta Feb. 9

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

DHHS· Feb 3, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Volunteers and Community Groups Educate and Serve with Love”
Feb 3
Health & Human Services

SHIP Holds Free Medicare Seminars at Two County Libraries

Montgomery County SHIP presents free Medicare enrollment seminars at Davis Library Feb. 5 and Quince Orchard Library Feb. 19.

DHHS· Feb 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Volunteers and Community Groups Educate and Serve with Love”
Feb 3
Health & Human Services

Oasis Hosts Free 'Economics of Living Longer' Talk Feb. 18

Washington Metro Oasis presents a free hybrid session on the economics of aging on Feb. 18, 1–2:30 p.m.

DHHS· Feb 3, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Volunteers and Community Groups Educate and Serve with Love”
Feb 3
Health & Human Services

Free Oasis Session on Digital Estate Planning Feb. 11

Oasis hosts a free hybrid session on managing photos, documents, and online accounts as part of estate planning on Feb. 11.

DHHS· Feb 3, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Volunteers and Community Groups Educate and Serve with Love”
Feb 3
Health & Human Services

Joint Committee Reviews $252K Head Start Nursing Services Appropriation

A joint GO/HHS/EC committee meeting will review a $252,274 supplemental appropriation to fund five contractual nurses in the DHHS Head Start program.

MCCouncil· Feb 2, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Feb. 3 to Commemorate Black History Month, Re…”
Feb 2
Health & Human Services

Rockville, Silver Spring FICs Open Feb. 2; Gaithersburg Closed

Rockville and Silver Spring Family Involvement Centers open at 10 AM Monday, Feb. 2; Gaithersburg FIC remains closed that day.

MCFIC· Feb 2, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Rockville & Silver Spring OPEN/ ABIERTO”
Feb 2
Health & Human Services

Call-n-Ride Program Offers Taxi Subsidies for Qualifying Residents

Montgomery County's Call-n-Ride program continues to subsidize on-demand taxi costs for eligible residents; contact 301-948-5409 for details.

MCDOT· Feb 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Taxicab Meter Rate Changed in Montgomery County on February 1, 2026”
Feb 1
Health & Human Services

Family Involvement Center Offers Free Play-Based Program for Ages 0–5

The Family Involvement Center provides a free early childhood classroom program for children of all abilities from birth to age 5; orientation required.

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

Early Language and Literacy Skills Workshop Set for Feb. 18

MCITP Family Support Network offers a free virtual session on building language and literacy skills in children from birth to age 3.

DHHS· Feb 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “MCITP/FSN Newsletter: February 2026 Vol. I”
Feb 1
Health & Human Services

DHHS My Turn Program Info Session for Families Feb. 3

DHHS Aging & Disability Services hosts a virtual session on the My Turn Program for children with developmental disabilities ages 3–13.

DHHS· Feb 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “MCITP/FSN Newsletter: February 2026 Vol. I”
Feb 1
Health & Human Services

Basics Insights Coordinator Visits FIC Sites in Silver Spring, Gaithersburg, Rockville

Basics Coordinator Angelica Desoto visits three FIC locations in February for family play and art activities at 10:30 am.

MCFIC· Feb 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: FS Learning Link Feb '26/ ENLACE DE APRENDIZAJE DE APOYO FAMILIAR”
Feb 1
Health & Human Services

Call-n-Ride Taxi Subsidy Program Continues Amid Rate Hike

Montgomery County's Call-n-Ride program continues to offer taxi subsidies for qualifying residents following the Feb. 1 meter rate increase.

MCDOT· Feb 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Taxicab Meter Rate to Change in Montgomery County Beginning Sunday, Feb. 1”
Feb 1
Health & Human Services

Family Involvement Center Opens February Sessions for Kids 0-5

FIC runs Mon–Thu, Feb. 2–25, 2026, with two daily circle times; sites closed Feb. 16 and Feb. 26.

MCFIC· Jan 30, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: FS Learning Link Feb '26/ ENLACE DE APRENDIZAJE DE APOYO FAMILIAR”
Jan 30
Health & Human Services

Maryland Alzheimer's Advocacy Day Set for Feb. 1 in Annapolis

Alzheimer's Association invites caregivers and advocates to speak with legislators in Annapolis on February 1, 2026, 9 AM–1:30 PM.

DHHS· Jan 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “February Caregiver newsletter”
Jan 30
Health & Human Services

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
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