Family Empowerment Resource Fair
Saturday, September 21, 2024, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Who We Are
Registration is open.
First 200 who register & sign in will receive a lunch. Lunch is available while supplies last.
RegisterThe 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, 
) .
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 | Name of Program | Services Offered |
|---|---|---|
| Adventure in Funnew window | Balloon animals and Face painting | |
| Afro Kreyasyonnew window | Afro Kreyasyon | Multilingual books, flashcards, puzzles, and other learning resources will be available |
| CareerCatchersnew window | Workforce Development | 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 Reach of Montgomery Countynew window | Community Reach and Kaseman Clinic | Language Outreach Program, Rockville Emergency Assistance Program and Kaseman Health Clinic, all serving low income, uninsured individuals living in Montgomery County |
| DHHS/OCA/Community Action Agencynew window | VITA Program | Free tax preparation program for residents of Montgomery County with an income of $64,000 and under |
| Energy Assistance new window | Energy Assistance Program | Low income of MOCO, application and brochures |
| 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 Justice Centernew window | Family Justice Center | FJC provides free services to victim of intimate partner violence in Montgomery County |
| GapBuster Inc. new window | IT Busters | 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 | Working Parents Assistance program | Help families with the cost of childcare, serve approx 400 families |
| Housing Initiative Partnership, Inc. (HIP)new window | Housing Counseling and Services | Housing counseling services for homeowners and tenants, financial capability services, Home Sharing Program, tenant outreach, homebuyer education. |
| The Housing Opportunities Commissionnew window | HOC Academy | Adult Education & Development Workforce as well as youth STEM programming |
| Independence Now Inc.new window | Maryland Youth Leadership Forum | 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. 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. |
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| Latino Economic Development Center (LEDC)new window | Tenant Services | Low to moderate income communities, housing/financial education resources |
| Law Office of Edward W Neufville, III LLCnew window | Empowered Families Create Stronger Communities | We will have legal resources for immigrants seeking to engagement with an immigration law firm |
| Manna Food Centernew window | Manna SNAP Application Assistance | SNAP application assistance, available to Montgomery County and Prince George’s county residents |
| Mid-Atlantic Federal Credit Unionnew window | Mid-Atlantic Federal Credit Union | Financial Services |
| 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 | Montgomery County Food Council SNAP Outreach Program | SNAP Outreach and Application Assistance |
| MCPS, Prekindergarten/Head Start new window | Prekindergarten/Head Start | Will answer questions and register children for Head Start and Prek |
| Montgomery County Recreationnew window | Recreation | 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. | |
| PEP - Parent Encouragement Program new window | PEP Family Resiliency Program | 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 | Priority Partners MCO (Healthcare services) | Information about healthcare services and benefits for Priority Partners members |
| Rebuilding Together Montgomery Countynew window | Rebuilding Together Montgomery County, Program Department | 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 | YouthBuild/ Rockville Housing Enterprises | Housing; workforce development; self-sufficiency programming |
| So what elsenew window | So What Else | 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. |
| United Banknew window | Montgomery College Family Empowerment Resource Fair | United Bank products and services |
| 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. |
