Foster parents say city threatened to take away foster child because of race

After a couple told NewsChannel 3 about the death of a baby that occurred while in Foster Care in Virginia Beach, Norfolk social services told them they may take away the baby they are now taking care of because of the child's race.

Caucasian Couple Told They Can’t Foster African-American Baby

For seven months, foster parents Ben and Sarah FitzPatrick gave baby Braxton a loving home. But when he was transferred to another foster mother, he endured abuse that killed him.

Foster Parents Claim Child Removed Because They’re White