Family Empowerment Resource Fair
Saturday, September 21, 2024, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Who We Are
View photos from the 2024 Family Empowerment Resource Fair.
View PhotosThe Family Empowerment Resource Fair educates and connects individuals who care for
children of all ages with the resources they need to be successful parents—and help
them thrive in Montgomery County. Save the date (PDF, 
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Location: Arthur and Miriam Becker Family Quad and Long Nguyen and Kimmy Duong Student Services Center, Rockville Campus, 51 Mannakee Street, Rockville, MD 20850 (event map and directions)
This is an outdoor event. In the event of inclement weather, the fair will be held indoors at the Rockville Campus.Sponsors
Exhibitors
View our exhibitors and the services being offered.
| Exhibitor | Services Offered |
|---|---|
| Adventure in Funnew window | Balloon animals and Face painting |
| Afro Kreyasyonnew window | Multilingual books, flashcards, puzzles, and other learning resources will be available |
| CareerCatchersnew window | CareerCatchers offers personalized employment and job skills counseling, job search assistance, and various training programs aimed at helping clients develop professional skills and overcome barriers to employment. Key services provided by CareerCatchers include one-on-one employment counseling, job clubs, empowerment workshops, and training classes. The organization focuses on assisting vulnerable populations, including survivors of domestic violence, people experiencing housing insecurity, and other low-income community members, by providing tailored support to help them secure and retain employment. |
| Community Action Agency – Department of Health and Human Servicesnew window | We will provide assistance and information on our applications for SNAP, TCA, TDAP, CCS, and WPA. Those who qualify may sign up to receive these benefits at the Fair. |
| Community Action Agency's VITA Programnew window | Free tax preparation program for residents of Montgomery County with an income of $64,000 and under. |
| Community Reach of Montgomery Countynew window | Language Outreach Program, Rockville Emergency Assistance Program and Kaseman Health Clinic, all serving low income, uninsured individuals living in Montgomery County |
| Conflict Resolution Center of Montgomery Countynew window | We serve the entire Montgomery County Community with free mediation and conflict coaching services. We offer specialized mediations, geared towards families and parents which are called Parenting Plan Mediations. We also offer mediations for the youth, through our in-school program or directly with our office. |
| Early Childhood Services – Department of Health and Human Servicesnew window | Montgomery County’s Early Childhood Services Division works to ensure all children are ready to succeed in school and life. We support the development and early education of Montgomery County children ages 0-5. |
| Education Systems Federal Credit Unionnew window | We are a full-service financial institution serving the education community. |
| Energy Assistance new window | Low income of MOCO, application and brochures |
| Equus Workforce Solutionsnew window | The Work Experience (WEX) is an unpaid volunteer program, facilitated by Equus Workforce Solutions. We aim to equip participants with relevant job skills to secure full-time employment. This mandatory program is for customers receiving TANF, TCA, or NPEP benefits, requiring 20 to 40 hours per week of participation, alongside ongoing job searches. Our ultimate goal is to transition our customers to full-time employment swiftly, driven by their commitment to success. |
| Ethio Diaspora Hubnew window | We are an online platform dedicated to serving the immigrant community. Our platform, created by immigrants for immigrants, aims to bridge the information gap throughout every stage of the immigrant journey: 1. Arrival and Settlement Stage 2. Integration Stage Personal Development Stage 3. Long-Term Settlement Stage 4. Familyand Community Building Stage |
| Family Child Care Alliance of Marylandnew window (ASPIRE Pre-K Program) | There will be materials and information shared about FCC delivering State Funded PreK. Families will be able to ask questions from FCC providers and staff and learn about the benefits of PreK in the family child care setting. |
| Family Justice Centernew window | FJC provides free services to victim of intimate partner violence in Montgomery County |
| Gaithersburg Financial Empowerment Centernew window | Free, professional financial coaching for City of Gaithersburg residents. |
| GapBuster Inc. new window | GapBuster Inc. offers services to Montgomery County and Prince Georges County residents who are interested in starting a career in Information technology or improving their current skills in information technology. We offer programs for not only adults but also for elementary, middle and high school students as well. |
| Health & Human Servicesnew window | Help families with the cost of childcare, serve approx 400 families |
| Housing Initiative Partnership, Inc. (HIP)new window | Housing counseling services for homeowners and tenants, financial capability services, Home Sharing Program, tenant outreach, homebuyer education. |
| The Housing Opportunities Commissionnew window | Adult Education & Development Workforce as well as youth STEM programming |
| Independence Now Inc.new window | The Maryland Youth Leadership Forum (MD-YLF) is a summer program for rising juniors and seniors with ANY disability or those who are graduating from a high school program in 2024 (ages 15-21). MD-YLF invites approximately 30 students from across the state to stay for 3 days in the Towson University dorms. While on campus, students learn about self-advocacy, communication skills, the history of the disability/civil rights movement, and how to create meaningful social interaction with their peers. The students also meet their legislative representatives and learn how to present legislative testimony. Ultimately, the MD-YLF experiences will help guide students to advocate for themselves, learn to live independently, and grow as individuals. |
| Interfaith Worksnew window | Providing vital services and a pathway to greater stability. Interfaith Works (IW) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides emergency shelter, supportive housing, essential needs, and employment programs to over 35,000 residents of Montgomery County, MD, every year. While Montgomery County, a part of the Washington, DC, metropolitan area, is considered affluent, more than 72,000 residents live on incomes below the Federal poverty line. |
| Internal Revenue Service new window(IRS) | We will provide earned information on income tax credits (EITC) and other outreach information to help taxpayers. |
| Judy Center Early Learning Hub at Summit Hall Elementarynew window | The Judy Center Early Learning Hub at Summit Hall Elementary serves children ages 0-5 and their families who live in the Summit Hall Elementary School attendance area. Together, the Montgomery County Public Schools and Judy Center Grant partnership creates a system of comprehensive early childhood services for families and children from birth to age 5. Services include free playgroups, family engagement, parent education, service coordination, case management and provision of early learning materials for home. |
| Latino Economic Development Center (LEDC)new window | Low to moderate income communities, housing/financial education resources |
| Latino Health Initiativenew window | The Latino Health Initiative (LHI) has been addressing the health, language, economic and professional disparities impacting Latinos by developing innovative program interventions responding to their needs. Over the past 20 years, LHI has played a key role in developing solutions to problems that impact the health and wellness of Montgomery County residents. |
| Law Office of Edward W Neufville, III LLCnew window | We will have legal resources for immigrants seeking to engagement with an immigration law firm |
| Manna Food Centernew window | SNAP application assistance, available to Montgomery County and Prince George’s county residents |
| Mid-Atlantic Federal Credit Unionnew window | Financial Services |
| MoCo ReConnectnew window | We provide assistance on Mental Health, LGBTQ Empowerment, Housing Case Management, GED, showers, laundry, meals, respite for young people in Montgomery County ages 16-24. We collaborate with Montgomery County Collaboration Council, Sheppard Pratt, LAYC and others. |
| Montgomery College Office of Community Engagement | We provide information to Montgomery County community on Montgomery College’s services and programs, dual enrollment, ESOL classes, non-credit courses, and HVAC programs. |
| Montgomery College Office of Financial Aid | We offer financial aid and scholarship opportunities for post-secondary education. |
| Montgomery College Office of Service-Learning and Civic Engagement | We will provide you with service learning and volunteer opportunities. |
| Montgomery College TRIO Educational Opportunity Center | The Montgomery College TRIO Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) provides assistance to eligible Montgomery County residents who wish to enter or re-enter college or a vocational program, transition into a new career field, explore scholarship and financial aid opportunities, and more. Services are available in English, Spanish, and Amharic to eligible Montgomery County residents. |
| Montgomery County Children's Opportunity Alliancenew window | Our collective mission: to advance a common agenda that eliminates barriers and advocates for an equitable system of early care and education in Montgomery County in which all young children can grow, learn, and thrive. Collaboratively, we work to implement large-scale change to better serve the needs of children from ages 0-5. The Children’s Opportunity Alliance is proud to serve as the Early Care and Education Coordinating Entity in Montgomery County, Maryland. |
| Montgomery County Food Councilnew window | SNAP Outreach and Application Assistance |
| MCPS, Prekindergarten/Head Start new window | Will answer questions and register children for Head Start and Prek |
| Montgomery County Recreationnew window | Recreation programs for all ages and recassist our financial aide |
| Nymeo-Federal Credit Unionnew window | From educational programs to monetary services: Checking, Savings Accounts, Student Checking Account, designed specifically for young adults ages 14-24 who want to establish their own banking history. we actively invest in the communities we serve. |
| Odessa’s Home Cookingnew window | Odessa's Home Cooking offers premium catering, personal chef services, customized cookie dough, cooking classes, and ServSafe proctoring. Our catering ensures unforgettable events with tailored menus and impeccable service. Personal chef services bring gourmet, home-cooked meals to your table, customized to your preferences. Indulge in our high-quality, customized cookie dough, perfect for baking at home. Learn new skills in our hands-on cooking classes, suitable for all levels. Ensure food safety compliance with our professional ServSafe proctoring. Experience the convenience, quality, and expertise that Odessa's Home Cooking brings to your culinary needs. |
| PEP - Parent Encouragement Program new window | The PEP Family Resiliency Program (PEP-FRP) is a free parenting program for parents and caregivers of children ages 5 to 18. It’s an 8-week, support group-style program where parents and caregivers meet in small groups to learn and discuss positive parenting approaches and learn new tools to better support your child’s mental health, wellness and resiliency. PEP-FRP is offered in English, Amharic, and Spanish. |
| Priority PARTNERS MCOnew window | Information about healthcare services and benefits for Priority Partners members |
| Rebuilding Together Montgomery Countynew window | Rebuilding Together Montgomery County is a non-profit organization that provides free critical repairs and accessibility modifications for income eligible homeowners in Montgomery County, MD. |
| Rockville Housing Enterprisesnew window | Housing; workforce development; self-sufficiency programming |
| Single Parent Superstars, Inc. new window | SPS is a Faith-based organization, dedicated to serving single parents, engaging them in continual life-changing interaction through advocacy, mentoring, and support. We are a community of parents who strive to overcome life's difficulties for our children and ourselves. Many parents need support/guidance in child-rearing. It truly “takes a village” to raise a child. SPS is dedicated to empowering parents to be the best they can be for their children. |
| SkyPoint Federal Credit Unionnew window | SkyPoint FCU is the only CDFI credit union in Montgomery County. Our mission is to promote financial wellness and provide services to aid in that effort. We will have helpful resources regarding credit building, budgeting, and much more. We will have giveaways and also, we are able to open free checking and savings account without minimum deposit if anyone is interest at the event. |
| So what elsenew window | So What Else’s mission is to improve the lives of children and families living in underserved communities in the Baltimore-Washington Metro Area by providing food security, access to basic necessities, and high-quality out-of-school time programs in literacy, athletics, and the visual and performing arts while inspiring young people to give back to the community by creating volunteer opportunities for individuals of all ages. |
| TOGETHER Program/JUNTOS en PAREJAnew window | The University of Maryland’s TOGETHER Program/JUNTOS en PAREJA is a FREE program/research project for couples to receive relationship and financial education workshops, connection to community resources, gift cards, and more! The free workshop series are offered in English or Spanish, and for the LGBTQ+ community, online or in-person. The workshops are designed to help couples strengthen their relationship, apply healthy relationship skills to improve communication, identify relationship stressors, address financial burdens & stress, and learn coping skills to better manage stress and finances. |
| United Banknew window | United Bank products and services |
| Working Parents Assistance Programnew window | Montgomery County’s Working Parents Assistance (WPA) Program is a County-sponsored program that is committed to helping eligible county residents pay for child care. While parents are at work or school, they can feel confident that their children are in a safe and caring environment. We will be providing information on child care subsidies. |
| WorkSource Montgomery Career Vannew window | To put it simply, WSM connects jobseekers to employers and employers to jobseekers. WSM provides local job seekers with comprehensive employment and training services to promote economic sufficiency. For employers, WSM provides a robust set of business services and programs to help meet the talent needs of today and tomorrow. |
