Somewhere over Miami-Dade. There's nowhere in the U.S. quite like Miami-Dade County. It's larger than Rhode Island, has twice as many people, and is bordered by two national parks. Its 2.5 million residents are among the most diverse in the nation. And they live in a smattering of 34 incorporated cities, which range from 400,000-person metropolises to 86 solitary residents.
Penny Lane is licensed by the state of California as a full service adoption agency to provide services to families including the required Foster/Adopt parent training, family assessments (home studies), placement of children, and assistance in the adoption finalization process. Penny Lane Services Provided:
Most assistance is based on the needs of the adopted child regardless of the family's financial resources; however, those resources will be considered when determining the amount of the subsidy. Many children waiting in foster care (children with special needs) are eligible for adoption assistance. Assistance can be short-term last until the adopted child reaches maturity (age 18 or 21) depending on the state's requirements. Assistance can come from local, state, or federal funds.