Physical problems
We failed to mention that Natalia was actually suffering from dwarfism. It is when the body never grows fully and a person stops growing when they reach a height of about four to five feet. So Natalia already looked different than most small girls. Perhaps this was another reason why the family wanted to help her.
She seemed overly happy to be meeting them and could barely speak any words. Apparently, she only knew Ukrainian, so communication was broken and difficult. The reasons why she was kicked out of the other homes were never fully explained to the Barnetts. But the family was about to find out why.