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For the FY27 grant cycle, $3,000,000 total is available, with MSDE anticipating approximately 10 grant awards ranging from $150,000 to $500,000 each. MSDE reserves the right to renew the grant for two additional funding years through June 30, 2030. At the county level, Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services connects licensed mental health professionals directly with licensed early care and education providers and families. Consultants observe children and classrooms, gather information through conversations with parents and child care staff, and develop individualized strategies to support children's social and emotional development in child care settings and at home. 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At the county level (Montgomery County): Free consultation services provided by licensed mental health professionals to families and licensed child care providers. Consultants observe children and classrooms, develop individualized strategies to support social-emotional development in child care settings and at home, provide referrals to other resources, and coordinate with other professionals such as pediatricians and therapists as requested by the family. 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