a massachusetts couple alleging their application to become foster parents was denied based on their religious views and stance on the lgbtq+. michael burke and his wife catherine, a special education caregiver, always wanted kids. after experiencing the heartbreak of infertility, the couple began the application process to foster children. a part of the process required getting their opinions on raising an lgbtq+ child. as devout catholics, the couple stands with their church in support of traditional marriage and sexuality. according to the social worker's report, when they were asked about a child who could be lgbt, or struggled with their ge gender identity, she responded, let's take the "t" out of it and call gender-affirming care chemical castration. michael burke was asked if his son loved a man, what would he do?