PROSPECT – An event to recognize foster children and their families will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Fort Knox State Park and Historic Site.

Old Town-based Adoptive and Foster Families of Maine and the board of directors at Fort Knox have collaborated to sponsor Foster Family Day.

All foster adoptive and kinship families are invited. The event will feature a picnic lunch, prizes, entertainment and a guest appearance by Maine actress Victoria Rowell. Maine’s first lady Karen Baldacci will provide books for participating children.

For information, call AFFM at (800) 833-9786 or e-mail bette@affm.net.