UMFS (United Methodist Family Services) will be conducting foster parent training for prospective foster parents at its South Central Regional Center in South Hill on 828 N. Mecklenburg Ave. and in Farmville at the Farmville Public Library. The dates and times are Saturday, January 18 from 9-5 p.m., Saturday, January 25, from 9-5 p.m. and Tuesday, January 28, from 6-9 p.m. for both locations.

If interested in becoming a foster parent call Glenda Poindexter, resource parent recruiter, at 434-447-8630, ext. 309 for more information or visit the website at www.umfs.org.