Eleven children found living in squalor in Burke County

In eastern Georgia, a remarkable and sad discovery...eleven youngsters living in squalid conditions.

The children range in age from nine months to 18.

Officials say they apparently lived in a cramped home in Burke County, with no electricity or water and little food.

They say some of the children tried to break into another house.

When deputies followed them home, they discovered the squalor.

Media reports say they've interviewed the mother, and are now searching for the children's father.

The parents could face criminal charges.

Officials say the state's Division of Children and Family Services is attempting to place the children into foster care.