CANTON -- Fostering Futures of St. Lawrence County, an affiliate Program of the Children’s Home of Jefferson County, will host a foster parenting informational session Thursday, Jan. 9 at the Human Services Center, 80 State Highway 310, second floor conference room at 6 p.m.

Anyone interested in learning more about foster parenting, adoption, and respite services is welcome and encouraged to attend.

This event will help people interested in becoming a foster parent learn about the Fostering Futures Program.

In an informal, casual setting, the session will also offer opportunities to ask questions and speak with staff.

Light refreshments will be served.

Foster Parenting training classes will begin in Canton on Thursday, Jan. 16, and continue for ten weeks thereafter.

Fostering Futures provides temporary care for children unable to live with their birth families or guardians. The Program allows children who may have been abused or neglected, and/or have behavioral challenges and special needs, the opportunity to live in a family setting, attend public school and be an active member of the community.

Info: Malissa Hale, Fostering Futures Program manager, 315-229-3503, mhale@nnychildrenshome.com.