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Health & Human Services

Community Advocacy Institute Accepting Applications for 2026–27

The Community Action Board is accepting applications for a free English/Spanish advocacy training program running October through May.

Luedtke· Jul 22, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Legislative Latest...”
Jul 22
Health & Human Services

State of Black Health Survey Open Through August 31

Montgomery County's State of Black Health Survey is open through Aug. 31 for African American, African, and Caribbean residents in five languages.

Luedtke· Jul 22, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Legislative Latest...”
Jul 22
Health & Human Services

FIC Free Early Childhood Program Orientations Set This Week

Montgomery County's Family Involvement Center holds free Zoom orientations July 21 (Spanish) and July 23 (English) for children birth–age 5.

MCFIC· Jul 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Join us this week!/ ¡Acompáñanos esta semana!”
Jul 21
Health & Human Services

County Cable Spotlights Commission on Aging Ambassador Program

County Cable Montgomery's '50+ in Montgomery County' episode features a commissioner explaining the Commission on Aging Ambassador Program.

County Cable Montgomery· Jul 20, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “PEG Bytes Newsletter #285; July 20, 2026”
Jul 20
Health & Human Services

Silver Spring Cafe Trains Refugees in Culinary, Job Skills

Emma's Torch café on East-West Highway in Silver Spring offers culinary and job preparation training to refugees, asylees, and trafficking survivors.

MyMCMedia· Jul 20, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “PEG Bytes Newsletter #285; July 20, 2026”
Jul 20
Health & Human Services

MCITP Seeks Family Input for New Strategic Plan

Montgomery County Infants and Toddlers Program asks families to complete an anonymous survey by Aug. 15 to guide its next strategic plan.

DHHS· Jul 18, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “Your Voice Helps Us Grow!”
Jul 18
Health & Human Services

FY27 Healthy Communities Fund Opens $1.6M for AAPI Health Programs

Montgomery County's FY27 Healthy Communities Fund offers grants up to $250,000 for nonprofits serving Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.

DHHS· Jul 17, 2026· 6 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “FY27 Healthy Communities Fund (HCF) Grants Program - NOFO Now Available! - July …”
Jul 17
Health & Human Services

Homeless Hotline Active Amid Dangerous Air Quality Conditions

Residents can call 240-907-2688 around the clock to report concerns about unhoused individuals during the Code Purple air event.

Montgomery County PIO· Jul 17, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Autoridades del Condado de Montgomery emiten aviso de salud tras alerta de calid…”
Jul 17
Health & Human Services

State of Black Health Survey Open Through August 31

Montgomery County is surveying African American, African, and Caribbean residents on health experiences to shape future programs; open through Aug. 31.

CFW· Jul 17, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “You Voice Matters: Keep the Ideas Coming!”
Jul 17
Health & Human Services

Maryland SUN Bucks 2026 Enrollment Open, $120 Per Student

Maryland SUN Bucks enrollment is open, providing $40/month for June–August to eligible families with children on free or reduced-price meals.

CFW· Jul 17, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “You Voice Matters: Keep the Ideas Coming!”
Jul 17
Health & Human Services

Ride On Highlights Accessible Transit Services for Disability Independence Day

On July 26 Disability Independence Day, MCDOT outlines ADA-compliant Ride On features, Flex 918, MetroAccess coordination, and HHS transport programs.

MCDOT· Jul 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “July 2026 Ride On Newsletter”
Jul 16
Health & Human Services

Ride On Provided Cooling Buses, Free Water During July Heatwave

Ride On deployed cooling buses at Kensington and Germantown holiday events and distributed 240 water bottles at transit stops July 2.

MCDOT· Jul 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “July 2026 Ride On Newsletter”
Jul 16
Health & Human Services

DHHS Runs Three Minority Health Programs With Ongoing Virtual Events

DHHS offers ongoing virtual programs through August 2026 for African American, Asian American, and Latino community health and mental wellness.

DHHS· Jul 16, 2026· 7 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up with Kate: reporting ICE activity, celebrating Long Branch, and more”
Jul 16
Health & Human Services

VITA Post-Tax Season Services Highlighted on Spanish Radio

DHHS VITA specialist Eduardo Levi Mendes discusses free tax prep services still available to Montgomery County residents on July 17 broadcast.

DHHS· Jul 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “En Sintonía Highlights Heat Wave Preparedness and Safety Tips, Friday at 2 p.m. …”
Jul 16
Health & Human Services

'BTheOne' Program Enlists Teens as Mental Health Ambassadors

'BTheOne' asks Montgomery County teenagers to help peers improve mental health and navigate crises, with Einstein High School students as ambassadors.

DHHS· Jul 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 11 a.m. …”
Jul 15
Health & Human Services

MCITP Accepting Online Referrals for Infants and Toddlers Program

Families can submit referrals to the Montgomery County Infants and Toddlers Program online at referral.mditp.org.

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

Free Advocacy Training Program Accepting Applications Through July 24

Montgomery County's Community Advocacy Institute offers free bilingual policy advocacy training for residents earning $71,000 or less.

Community Action Board· Jul 15, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Apply today to the Community Advocacy Institute/ Aplique hoy al Instituto de Abo…”
Jul 15
Health & Human Services

'BTheOne' Program Trains Teens as Mental Health Ambassadors

'BTheOne' asks Montgomery County teenagers to help peers improve mental health and navigate crises.

DHHS· Jul 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 11 a.m. …”
Jul 15
Health & Human Services

County Responds to Second July Heat Wave

County Executive Elrich to share details on Montgomery County's response to a second heat wave hitting residents this month.

PIO· Jul 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 11 a.m. …”
Jul 15
Health & Human Services

Maryland Workers Have Heat Safety Rights at 100°F Index

Maryland law requires employers to provide water, shade, and 15-min rest breaks hourly when heat index reaches 100°F.

MCPIO· Jul 14, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Health Officials Urge Residents to Prepare for High Temperatur…”
Jul 14
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