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New Headquarters Grand Opening!

Halloween was all treats and no tricks at our new headquarters, as we welcomed the public to an Open House and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Board President Stephanie Katz, Maryland Delegate Vaughn Stewart, and CEO Chrissy Shawver officially opened the new space (l-r, above), accompanied by several Board members.

Our staff was on hand to offer tours of the new, fully accessible space and to mingle and answer questions over light refreshments. It was an exciting day and marked our new energy moving forward with a new mission, new goals, and new momentum. We connect people of all ages and abilities to their communities, and we enjoyed connecting with many of you at the Open House!

Click here for more photos from Ann Maas Photography.

Calling All Teachers: ECE Job Fair!

Whether you are beginning a career in Early Childhood Education, continuing a teaching career, or just hoping to learn more about entry level opportunities, this Job Fair could open doors for you! Bring a resume and come talk to us and other Montgomery County area employers. The event is November 16, 9 am-12 pm, at Montgomery College, Rockville Campus. Don't miss out! A career in Early Childhood Education has it all: fun, energy, and the chance to make a real impact! Click here to learn more.

First Picks Networking Event

Shopping and networking-two of our favorite things-are brought together in one fantastic event! Urban Thrift, The Wheaton Kensington Chamber of Commerce, The Greater Silver Spring Civitan Club and Griswold Home Care, Aspen Hill-Montgomery are co-hosting an evening of shopping and professional networking on Wednesday, November 6, from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at Urban Thrift, 10730 Connecticut Ave, Kensington.

Transition Times
Parent Resource Night

Mark your calendar for a Parent Resources Exchange Night on November 13, 7-8:30 pm. Share tips with other families about how you have supported your adult child, learn tips from professionals, bring your questions, or just come to meet new people and exchange ideas! Registration is required. Click here for more information or to register.

Once Upon A Time . . .

There was a sensory friendly storytime! Montgomery County Public Libraries are now offering storytimes designed with children on the spectrum in mind. Branches all over the county will offer these programs in November, and registration is required. Click for this month's storytime schedule.

A Global Day of Giving

Join us in the month ahead as we celebrate Giving Tuesday, a global day of giving fueled by the spirit of collaboration and the energy of social media. On December 3, join the movement and give - whether it’s some of your time, a donation, or the power of your voice in your local community. To learn more about #GivingTuesday and how you can take part, follow us on social media.

Disabilities Shouldn't Define Individuals

Meet the Pearce family-part of our KFICCC community and longtime supporters of The Arc. Catherine Valcourt-Pearce recently wrote an article for Parenting Special Needs magazine, and we'd like to share it with you. Her message that awareness and dialogue promote acceptance, and that kindness can be taught, rings true to us. Click here to read the article.

Toddler BOOgie was a Treat

KFICCC's annual Toddler BOOgie was a hit again this year! The non-scary Halloween themed fundraiser brought in lots of families-in fabulous costumes-for a night of games, crafts, raffle prizes, and, of course, some fabulous BOOgie dance moves! Thank you to all of the families that came out for the party, and all of the volunteers and parents who planned and staffed the fundraiser. The community effort made this a (non)scary good time!

New Ride On Real Time App

Ride On has a new "real time" app! It's ADA compliant, updates every 5 seconds, has a trip planner, and is usable on all devices. On November 1, the old RideOnRealTime.com URL will be redirected to RideOn.app and the old mobile apps from Google and the Apple store should no longer be used. Click here for the new Ride On Real Time webpage.