Victoria Barr came to The Bair Foundation when she was only 9 years old. She had been found living in squalor, in a house consumed with rats. The rats were her only friends; she had started to mimic them vocally and would shred paper to build their nests. Victoria had never gone to school, never played outdoors, and was not potty trained. Victoria's story was so remarkable that she was featured on ABC's Primetime and Oprah.

State officials had great difficulty in finding a foster family willing to take such a difficult child with special needs. A Bair Foundation family, Gladys & Eduardo Venegas, came forward with open arms and unconditional love, and stood by Victoria as she learned basic life skills, like learning to laugh. Mrs. Venegas faithfully slept on the floor by Victoria every night so she would not be afraid. Victoria eventually blossomed in school and made many friends. Although experts say she will never be a "normal" child, to say Victoria has come a long way in the 10 years she has been living with the Venegas family is a complete understatement. The Venegas family consider Victoria not as a foster child, but instead, as a daughter they couldn't live without.

Victoria graduated with a special diploma from high school, has won several Special Olympic medals and also attended her high school prom. Victoria continues to live with the Venegas family, who provide emotional support, permanency, and unconditional love.