What lies ahead for kids at center of California surrogacy investigation?

What happened: A California couple, Guojun Xuan and Silvia Zhang, were arrested on conspiracy and child abuse charges after 21 children, most born to surrogates, were removed from their Arcadia mansion and other properties. Why it matters: The children's placement and permanency remain unresolved, and surrogates in several states have sought custody or foster care of children they carried. Parental rights have not been terminated as the investigation continues.

A California couple, Guojun Xuan and Silvia Zhang, were arrested on conspiracy and child abuse charges after 21 children, most born to surrogates, were removed from their Arcadia mansion and other properties.

The children's placement and permanency remain unresolved, and surrogates in several states have sought custody or foster care of children they carried. Parental rights have not been terminated as the investigation continues.