Natalia Grace Reflects on Freedom and Resilience as Media Spotlight Returns

Living with the DePaul family in New York, Natalia Grace rebuilds her life while renewed media attention examines her controversial adoption and allegations of abuse.

Natalia Grace, now 22, lives with the DePaul family in New York, pursuing her GED and working toward independence after years of legal and personal turmoil.
A 2023 DNA test confirmed Natalia's age, aligning with her claim that she was a child during her adoption by the Barnetts in 2010, who had controversially changed her legal age to 22 in 2012.
The Barnetts were charged with neglect in 2019 but were ultimately not convicted; Kristine Barnett continues to deny allegations of abuse, calling Natalia manipulative.
Natalia lived with the Mans family from 2013 to 2023 but left following allegations of abuse, which the Mans family has denied.
Recent portrayals in Hulu's 'Good American Family' and the docuseries 'The Curious Case of Natalia Grace' have reignited public interest in her story, highlighting unresolved questions and her path to healing.