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How about the story of Samuel? It wasn't "exactly" an adoption, but he was placed in Eli's care to serve the Lord. It tells us that Hannah brought Samuel a new coat every year when she came to the temple to worship.
Sorry, I don't have the referrences in front of me, but it was the first story that came to mind.
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You can also use the story of David and Mephibosheth. Mephibosheth was Johnathan's son and after Johnathan had died, David allowed Mephibosheth to eat and his table and sleep in the palace. Methibosheth was also about 16-20 years old when this happened so this could be the perfect example of an older child adoption.
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Sohmakun
You can also use the story of David and Mephibosheth. Mephibosheth was Johnathan's son and after Johnathan had died, David allowed Mephibosheth to eat and his table and sleep in the palace. Methibosheth was also about 16-20 years old when this happened so this could be the perfect example of an older child adoption.