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Health & Human Services

FY27 Lighthouse Grant Seeks Lead Immigrant Services Organization

DHHS solicits applications for $3.99M Lighthouse Grant to lead coordinated immigrant services network. Deadline May 13.

OGM· May 8, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “FY26 FUODR NOW OPEN! - MAY 8, 2026 MCG GRANT OPPORTUNITIES NEWSLETTER”
May 8
Health & Human Services

County Launches $100K Fentanyl Reduction Grant Program

DHHS opens FY26 FUODR grant with $100K in opioid abatement funds; two $50K awards expected. Deadline June 3, 2026.

OGM· May 8, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “FY26 FUODR NOW OPEN! - MAY 8, 2026 MCG GRANT OPPORTUNITIES NEWSLETTER”
May 8
Health & Human Services

FY26 Fentanyl Reduction Grant Program Opens, $100K Available

Montgomery County opens $100,000 in FY26 grants to nonprofits targeting fentanyl use, overdoses, and deaths; deadline is June 3, 2026.

DHHS· May 8, 2026· 3 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “FY26 FUODR Grant Program Now Open! - May 8, 2026 MCG Grant Opportunities Special…”
May 8
Health & Human Services

CFW Separation and Divorce Law Class June 3

Free 90-minute seminar with family law attorneys covers Maryland divorce process; last spring session before September.

CFW· May 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Happy Mother's Day!”
May 8
Health & Human Services

CFW Financial Health Seminar Series Starts May 12

Free Tuesday-night Zoom seminars on financial planning, retirement, federal service exit, and divorce run May 12–June 2.

CFW· May 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Happy Mother's Day!”
May 8
Health & Human Services

FIC Free Early Childhood Program Orientations Scheduled in May

Montgomery County's Family Involvement Center holds free virtual orientations in English and Spanish for children birth–5 in May 2026.

DHHS· May 7, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Join us Now!/¡Únete a nosotros ahora!”
May 7
Health & Human Services

Commission on Aging Hosts Free Aging Forum May 28

Montgomery County Commission on Aging holds free public policy forum on social connections and healthy aging at Silver Spring Civic Building.

Commission on Aging· May 6, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Commission on Aging to Host Free Public Forum on Social Connections and Healthy …”
May 6
Health & Human Services

Mobile Health Clinic Offers Free Screenings and Mental Health Services in May

County's Mobile Health Clinic provides free screenings, vaccinations, and walk-in mental and behavioral health services at various locations in May 2026.

LHI· May 6, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “LHI Community Connections - May 6th”
May 6
Health & Human Services

Health Equity Roundtable Seeks Input on FY27 Priorities

Community leaders invited to join a Health Equity Roundtable to shape Minority Health Initiatives priorities for FY27 in mental health, aging, and more.

LHI· May 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “LHI Community Connections - May 6th”
May 6
Health & Human Services

Mental Health Awareness Month Spanish Video Series Launched

Montgomery County releases Spanish-language reels and videos on emotional well-being, stigma reduction, and mental health resources for May.

LHI· May 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “LHI Community Connections - May 6th”
May 6
Health & Human Services

Linkages Parenting Class Graduates Fathers at Gaithersburg Middle School

Fathers in the 2025–26 Linkages Parenting Class at Gaithersburg Middle School were honored at a graduation ceremony.

DHHS· May 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Linkages to Learning May 2026 Newsletter”
May 5
Health & Human Services

Basics Coordinator to Visit Three FIC Sites in May

Basics Insight Program coordinator Angelica Desoto will lead play and art activities at Rockville, Gaithersburg, and Silver Spring FIC sites in May.

MCFIC· May 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: May Learning Link/ Enlace de Aprendizaje de Mayo”
May 3
Health & Human Services

Co-Parenting Virtual Workshop Scheduled for May 27

Free virtual session 'Positive Co-Parenting: Working Together for Children's Success' runs May 27, 3:30–4:30 p.m.

MCFIC· May 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: May Learning Link/ Enlace de Aprendizaje de Mayo”
May 3
Health & Human Services

Virtual Workshop on Picky Eaters Set for May 6

Early Childhood Services hosts a free virtual Family Learning Series session on picky eating Wednesday, May 6 at 7:00 p.m.

MCFIC· May 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: May Learning Link/ Enlace de Aprendizaje de Mayo”
May 3
Health & Human Services

Family Involvement Center Open May 4–28 for Early Childhood Families

FIC sites in Rockville, Gaithersburg, and Silver Spring run Monday–Thursday, 9:30 a.m.–1 p.m., closing May 25 for the holiday.

MCFIC· May 3, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: May Learning Link/ Enlace de Aprendizaje de Mayo”
May 3
Health & Human Services

FIC Program Sessions for May 4–28 Open for Sign-Up

Montgomery County Family Involvement Center program session registration for May 4–28 opens May 1 at 3:00 p.m.

MCFIC· May 1, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Sign up now!/ ¡Regístrate ahora!”
May 1
Health & Human Services

Rec Assist Financial Aid Accepting Applications for Summer Programs

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

Montgomery County Recreation· May 1, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Recreation Summer Program Registration Begins Tuesday, May 12”
May 1
Health & Human Services

Health Equity Roundtable Set for May 19 in Rockville

AAHI, AAHP, and LHI invite 501(c)(3)/(c)(4) orgs to shape FY2027 priorities in mental health, aging, and community health.

DHHS· May 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Latino Health Initiative — “Invitation: Health Equity Roundtable on May 19th”
May 1
Health & Human Services

Family Involvement Center Offers Free Early Childhood Play Program

FIC provides free play-based early childhood program for children birth–5 of all abilities; orientation required before participating.

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

Parents Interacting with Infants Group Meets Weekly in Olney

MCITP in-person parent-infant group at Olney Mill Road site runs Tuesdays May 6–June 10 for families with babies aged 8–18 months.

MCFSN· May 1, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “MCITP/FSN Newsletter: May 2026 Vol. I”
May 1
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