BANGOR – Maine Adoption Placement Service is recruiting families interested in participating in the Russia Summer Host-to-Adopt Program.

An informational meeting will be held 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 12, at the MAPS office, 181 State St.

The program was designed to aid in the placement of waiting children ages 5 to 14. Each summer MAPS brings approximately 25 Russian orphans to the United States to stay with preadoptive families.

The participating children are those recommended by their orphanage directors as those who have the most potential to grow, develop and adjust in an American family.

During the meeting, those attending will have the opportunity to meet another family that has participated in the program.

Participants should respond to ensure adequate space and materials. Call Melissa Huston at 941-9500, or visit www.

mapsadopt.org.