Government and community in Gaithersburg, MD

The Gaithersburg Public Works department governs several divisions, including custodial services, utilities, repairs, supervision of construction and contracts for major equipment. It also undertakes various engineering functions that include reviews of storm water management, sediment control, storm drainage, paving and site plans for new developments. The department's engineering staff administers capital improvement projects for road and storm drain projects. It provides a variety of services, such as Street sweeping, beautification of the city's streets, public buildings and parks and city vehicle maintenance. The department also offers recycling services for various materials, including newspapers, cardboard, cereal boxes, paperboard, aluminum cans, and glass bottles and jars. Its environmental department s services include, disposal of waste products, maintenance of fire hydrant systems, and utility infrastructure construction and engineering projects. The department is located in Gaithersburg, Md.

Family Services Agency, established in 2004 and located in Gaithersburg, Md., services high-risk families and communities affected by poverty, abuse, and neglect. It provides child welfare services and offers support and assistance to families for creating safer households. Its child welfare services include foster care, reunification, family permanency planning and sexual abuse assessment. The agency s social workers provide parenting training and support families for reducing the risk of child maltreatment and neglect. It also provides mental health services and training. The agency s social workers help children prepare for school. It also offers variety of volunteer and donation programs. Its Web site offers information about community resources and various support organizations.