We are not accepting any walk-ins at this time. However, appointments may be made by calling (240) 777-8300 or emailing [email protected]. We can provide information and/or referrals via phone, in person, or by phone.
Commission for Women meetings take place the second Thursdays of every month at 7:00pm.
We have moved to a hybrid schedule. The following meetings are in person:
- December 11, 2025
- March 12, 2026
- June 11, 2026
Please be sure to email or call ahead to ensure the meeting is still being held in person.
Please email
[email protected] for meeting information.
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Seminars
We provide residents with free or low-cost seminars on a variety of topics. The Commission generally offers seminars on the following topics:Separation and Divorce: What Do I Need To Know?
We are pleased to offer this FREE seminar in partnership with the Montgomery County Bar Association, Family Law Section. The seminar is online and occurs the first Wednesday of every month. The first one of the 2025-2026 series begins in November and will run through June 2026.
RSVP is required.
Financial Health and Wellness
Coming soon!
Career Series
This offering assists individuals strengthen their personal brand and place them on the path to finding a wonderful career. Topics include interviewing, networking, and creating an elevator pitch, resume writing, and wage negotiating.
Self-Defense Classes
The Montgomery County Commission for Women (CFW) is proud to announce a series of free, in-person introductory women’s self-defense classes now. These two-hour sessions are designed to provide participants with practical tools to increase awareness, reduce risk, and respond effectively in unsafe situations.
Led by an experienced instructor, the course covers:
- Recognizing and avoiding potentially dangerous situations
- Verbal strategies and assertiveness techniques
- Basic physical defense skills, including strikes and escapes
- Building confidence to take control in threatening scenarios
Class Dates and Locations:
- Monday, December 8 | 7:00–9:00 p.m. – Connie Morella Library (7400 Arlington Rd., Bethesda, MD)
Sign up for Self Defense Classes.
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