Child Care Support Services' Family Support Team supports families and children in Montgomery County.
Our Free Services Include:
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The Family Involvement Center (FIC) is a program for families and children of all abilities ages birth to 5. The FIC’s Parent Educators collaborate with families to develop customized strategies through play-based activities.
- Our multilingual Family Resource Specialists supports families by linking them to local and state resources. This free service is available to all families in Montgomery County.
Interested in Visiting the FIC?
To attend the FIC Program Orientation, please click the "FIC Program Orientation" button below to review the schedule.
FIC Program Schedule
November 3rd to December 3rd
***Monday to Thursday***
9:30 am to 1:00 pm
Two Circle Times are available each day:
Circle Time #1- 11:00 am (Arrival- 9:30 am to 10:00 am)
Circle Time #2- 12:45 pm (Arrival- 11:15 am to 11:45 am)
*Friday, December 4th @ 3:00 pm- Program sign up opens for session dates from December 8th-23rd*
November Closures
November 2nd, 9th, 11th, 25th, 26th, and 30th
ALL SITES: The FIC Team will be participating in professional development and observing the county's holidays. There will be NO FIC PROGRAM SESSIONS AT ALL FIC LOCATIONS
November 3rd
GAITHERSBURG: Due to the building's closure, there will be NO FIC PROGRAM SESSIONS. Families are welcome to sign up for sessions in Rockville and Silver Spring that day
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Parent & Caregiver Toolkit
In the Parent & Caregiver Toolkit we share practical strategies to support you in developing confident, curious, and happy children.
This month, we focus on ways that parents and caregivers can create supportive environments where children feel safe to display their big feelings, and the importance of car seat safety.
Please click the buttons below to read the articles:
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The Early Childhood Services' Family Learning Series
Fall 2026
The Early Childhood Services' Family Learning Series is designed to bring parents and caregivers into a shared space of discovery, connection, and growth. Each session will offer practical tools and engaging discussions that empower families to learn collaboratively.
Click the titles below to register!
November
Safe Spaces for Big Feelings: Creating Calm & Connection at Home
Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Ready, Set, Ride! Keeping Your Child Safe on Every Journey
The LENA Start Program Begins on Thursday, November 12th. There is Still Time to Join!
FIC Book Picks
🍁In “FIC Book Picks” we highlight books that inspire, educate, and entertain. The first three books are available at our FIC locations, so feel free to ask our parent educators about them on your next visit. The last book is a great option to add to your little one's collection, or to grab on your next library trip! 🍁
Available at the FIC:
When the Leaf Blew In by Steve Metzger: A little leaf blows into a barn and causes a chain of silly events among the farm animals. This story is a great way for parents, caregivers, and children to explore the fall season and practice identifying different farm animals. 🍂
Let It Fall by Maryann Cocca-Leffler : Follow along as the leaves turn red, brown, and orange, then drift down from the trees. 🎡
Available at the Montgomery County Public Library:
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Silly Science Exploration
Scent Exploration & Parts of a Pumpkin
Inquiry-based learning teaches science by using children’s natural curiosity. It encourages kids to explore materials, get messy, solve problems, and make connections to the world around them.
This month in the FIC, families can visit the science area each day to build their language and sensory awareness skills through exploring various scents! During the weeks of November 15th & 27th children will explore pumpkins through a hands‑on activity by examining the inside structure of a pumpkin. Please check in with the Parent Educators at your site so you can bring in extra natural items you find outside!
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The Basics Insight Program
The Division of Early Childhood Services and Collaboration Council has made the Basics Insight Program available to all Montgomery County residents. Each week until your child turns five, Basics Insights sends two messages that consist of suggested activities based on their age.
Angelica Desoto is the Basics Early Learning Manager. Please feel free to speak to Angelica when she visits the FIC or email her at: angelica.desoto@collaborationcouncil.org
She will visit the FICs on the following dates to lead families in fun hands on play and art activities:
Rockville- Tuesday, November 3rd & Tuesday, December 2nd @ 10:30 am
Gaithersburg- Thursday, November 5th & Wednesday, December 3rd
Silver Spring- Wednesday, November 4th @ 10:30 am & Monday, December 1st @ 10:30 am
Resource Spotlight
Here we will highlight valuable Montgomery County resources available to families in our community.
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Live a little. Swim a lot!
Swimming is a fun and healthy activity that families can engage in all year long. Montgomery County Recreation offers everything you need including instruction, competition, fitness, safety and fun.
To learn about more local resources, please contact the Family Resource Specialist Team:
Jennifer Ferreira & Kim Choi
Phone: 240-777-4769 (GROW)
Email: ccss@montgomerycountymd.gov
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