FOSTER PARENT SUPPORT AND TRAINING GROUP meets on the second Thursday of each month from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the YSS building, 420 Kellogg, in Ames. Childcare/crafts provided for ages 0 to 12. Ages 13 and older can attend the elevate group. For more information, contact Ruth Phillips, 515-460-4802.