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Free Monthly Divorce and Separation Law Class Offered in Spanish

Commission for Women hosts free family law class on separation and divorce in Maryland, next session March 4 in Spanish, 7–8:30 p.m.

CFW· Feb 27, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month”
Feb 27
Health & Human Services

County Council Proclaims Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

Montgomery County Council issued a proclamation recognizing Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, joined by the Commission for Women.

CFW· Feb 27, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month”
Feb 27
Health & Human Services

Family Involvement Center Shifts to New Morning Hours March 2

FIC changes operating hours to 9:30 am–1:00 pm, Monday–Thursday, with two daily sessions starting March 2, 2026.

MCFIC· Feb 27, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: New Schedule/ Nuevo Horario”
Feb 27
Health & Human Services

Cluster Projects Teams Open Spots for Families at Three School Clusters

Montgomery County Cluster Projects case management teams have openings for families at Kennedy, Watkins Mill, and Paint Branch–Springbrook school clusters.

Community Action Agency· Feb 27, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Community Action e-newsletter: February 2026”
Feb 27
Health & Human Services

Virtual Dementia Friends Talk at White Oak Library March 5

White Oak Library hosts a virtual Dementia Friends Talk on March 5, 2026, from 4–5pm via Zoom.

DHHS· Feb 27, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “March2 Caregiver newsletter”
Feb 27
Health & Human Services

Dementia Caregiver Mental Health Talk on Zoom March 9

JCA hosts a free Zoom talk on mental health in later life for dementia caregivers on March 9, 2026, 7–8pm.

DHHS· Feb 27, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “March2 Caregiver newsletter”
Feb 27
Health & Human Services

JCA Young Onset Dementia Support Group Meets March 1 in Rockville

JCA hosts an in-person Young Onset Dementia Social Engagement Program and Caregiver Support Group on March 1, 1–3pm in Rockville.

DHHS· Feb 27, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “March2 Caregiver newsletter”
Feb 27
Health & Human Services

Alzheimer's Association 'Building Brain Health Habits' Talk March 20 in Chevy Chase

Free in-person Alzheimer's Association presentation on brain health habits at Friendship Heights Community Center on March 20, 2:30–3:30pm.

DHHS· Feb 27, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “March2 Caregiver newsletter”
Feb 27
Health & Human Services

Alzheimer's Association Hosts Spanish-Language Dementia Webinar March 2

Alzheimer's Association offers a free Spanish-language webinar on Alzheimer's and dementia on March 2, 2026, 7–8pm EST.

DHHS· Feb 27, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “March2 Caregiver newsletter”
Feb 27
Health & Human Services

Free Caregiver Color Talk at Holiday Park Senior Center March 26

Ruth Kershner, LCSW-C, presents a free talk on using color to support mood, safety, and memory for caregivers on March 26.

DHHS· Feb 27, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “March2 Caregiver newsletter”
Feb 27
Health & Human Services

Seniors Spring Connection Event Held March 23 in Silver Spring

African American Health Program hosts a free senior social event at Silver Spring Civic Building on March 23, 2026, 9am–3pm.

DHHS· Feb 27, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “March2 Caregiver newsletter”
Feb 27
Health & Human Services

DHHS Partners with Trualta for Free Caregiver Education

Montgomery County DHHS is launching Care4MC.Trualta.com, a free online caregiver education and support platform for county residents.

DHHS· Feb 27, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “March2 Caregiver newsletter”
Feb 27
Health & Human Services

Sayles Visits Adventist Healthcare Food as Medicine Program

Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles visited the Adventist Healthcare Food as Medicine site on Feb. 17, a program that has served over 600 children.

Sayles· Feb 27, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Office of Food Systems Resilience Quarterly Newsletter: February 2026”
Feb 27
Health & Human Services

East County Cold Storage Facility Opens in Silver Spring

A new shared cold storage facility in Silver Spring, funded in part by OFSR, expands refrigeration and freezer capacity for East County food providers.

OFSR· Feb 27, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Office of Food Systems Resilience Quarterly Newsletter: February 2026”
Feb 27
Health & Human Services

County Deploys $3.5M to Boost Food Assistance Network

OFSR is activating $3.5M in special appropriation funds across 53+ nonprofits, Capital Area Food Bank, Manna Food Center, and SNAP outreach programs.

OFSR· Feb 27, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Office of Food Systems Resilience Quarterly Newsletter: February 2026”
Feb 27
Health & Human Services

ABS Raises $95K for March of Dimes Through 'Labor of Love' Campaign

Montgomery County Alcohol and Beverage Services raised over $95,244 for the March of Dimes during a five-week 'Labor of Love' campaign; check presented at Olney store.

Sayles· Feb 26, 2026· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel - Rooted in History, Fighting For Our Future”
Feb 26
Health & Human Services

Food As Medicine Grant Program Visited at Gaithersburg Mercy Clinic

Councilmember Sayles toured the Mercy Health Clinic in Gaithersburg to review the county Office of Food Systems Resilience's Food as Medicine pilot grant program.

Sayles· Feb 26, 2026· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel - Rooted in History, Fighting For Our Future”
Feb 26
Health & Human Services

County Conducts Annual Point-in-Time Homeless Count

Montgomery County Continuum of Care completed its annual Point-in-Time Count, surveying unsheltered residents across the county to guide housing policy and resource allocation.

Sayles· Feb 26, 2026· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel - Rooted in History, Fighting For Our Future”
Feb 26
Health & Human Services

Council Approves $1M for Senior Nutrition, Respite, Social Services

Montgomery County Council unanimously approved a $1M emergency FY26 appropriation to offset federal cuts to senior nutrition, respite care, and adult social services.

Sayles· Feb 26, 2026· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel - Rooted in History, Fighting For Our Future”
Feb 26
Health & Human Services

HHS Committee Reviews Racial Disparities in Maternal, Infant Health

Council's HHS Committee held a Feb. 19 work session on a report examining racial disparities in maternal and infant health outcomes in Montgomery County.

Sayles· Feb 26, 2026· 1 source
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel - Rooted in History, Fighting For Our Future”
Feb 26
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