In 2011, after raising six children of their own, Janice Sizemore and her husband began fostering children. They have since fostered 25 children. They have also adopted three foster children and in the process of adopting a fourth.

Sizemore is also a former Rogers County Court-Appointed Special Advocateso she has been in the trenches of issues involving vulnerable children.

She is concerned about the government shutdown lasting much longer without a serious problem ensuing that will impact these families.

I feel like it has become a question of politics and party over people, she said. SNAP is just the tip of the iceberg. Its the part we can see and feel. Whats lying below is very scary.

As of November 1, SNAP benefits were suspended. Due to a court order, the Trump Administration anno

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