The Massachusetts Department of Children & Families will host an information session on becoming a foster parent and adopting from foster care. The event will be held on February 23, 7-8 p.m., at the Southworth Library.

DCF serves children of all ages — from infants to adolescents — from every community who need a home. Potential foster parents can be single, married, divorced, partnered, or widowed; they can also either rent or own a home.

Time spent with foster parents in a secure and stable environment gives children a chance to heal. The rewards of providing daily care, guidance, and acceptance of a child are immeasurable.

For more information, call 1-800-KIDS-508, or visit mass.gov/dcf.

The Southworth Library is located at 732 Dartmouth Street.