After spending nine years in Foster care, Merriah was finally adopted by a couple named Emilie and John just before her 15th birthday. She had been referred to the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, which helped her find a loving and permanent home. Merriah now has a father and a little sister, and she plans to graduate high school with an associate degree and pursue a career as a firefighter. The article also highlights the need for more people to consider adopting teenagers from the foster care system, as many of them age out of the system without a family.

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