TODAY IN THE SCV

Monthly Informational Meeting on Fostering/ Adopting a child

What: Adoption is a meaningful way for individuals and couples to fulfill their dream of parenting. There are approximately 64,000 children in foster care in California. Los Angeles County’s foster care population exceeds 21,000 children with 200 foster children waiting to be connected to a family who will adopt. Children’s Bureau offers a comprehensive foster care and adoption program that brings families together for a lifetime. Discover if you have the willingness, ability and resources to take on the challenge. When: 10-noon

Where: Children’s Bureau, 27200 Tourney Road, Suite 175, Valencia, CA 91355

More info: 661-208-4212 or email RFrecruitment@all4kids.org

Romance Writers of Santa Clarita

What: With only 15 members, our meetings are informal and casual. Normally, we have a bestselling author or someone discussing the craft of writing. These meeting are designed for both published and unpublished authors.

When: Third Saturday of the month, 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m.

Where: Newhall Library, second floor in the Heritage Room. 24500 Main St., Newhall Cost: First meeting is free. Thereafter there is a $5 charge More info: www.santaclaritarwa.com

Brittany Foundation Dog Adoption Events

What: The Brittany Foundation Sanctuary & Dog Rescue shows our adoptable dogs at the PetSmart National Adoption Weekend events held four times a year in Stevenson Ranch. Additional dogs from our Sanctuary can be viewed on our website. The Brittany Foundation is currently scheduled to be at PetSmart every third Saturday of the month with more dogs that need forever homes. Please “Adopt, Don’t Shop!” Check our website for future updates.

When: Noon-3 p.m. Every third Saturday of the month

Where: PetSmart, 24965 Pico Canyon Road, Stevenson Ranch

More info: Nancy Anderson, 661-713-5240, Gwen Romani, 661-257-9355; brittanyfoundationonline.org.